Parola Perspective In Brief: On common question asked by liberals in U.S. "If they can have universal healthcare, than why can't we?"

By Purple Walrus Press contributor Brooks Parola, formerly of Flint Town.

For years liberals have pointed to Europe and said: “If they can have universal healthcare, than why can’t we?” Now, at a point when large segments of our population are ready for some form of reform and universal coverage, these same liberals are unwilling to acknowledge that most European nations supplement government coverage with private insurance. Even in their calls for “Medicare for all”, they refuse to acknowledge that most people supplement it with private insurance.

Folks, I hate insurance companies with a passion, but I cannot understand how demanding that we get rid of private insurance altogether, demanding that millions leave their private plans, that they like, and can afford, gets us closer to universal care.

To me, such demands are not only completely unnecessary, but are a THREAT to achieving universal care, and a threat to winning in 2020.

Purple Walrus Press Alerted That Shots Were Fired Monday Off Michigan Ave In The Vicinity Of Michigan Ave and Hawkins In Ypsilanti: Unconfirmed By Police As of Tuesday Afternoon.

Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

Monday afternoon, June 24,  Purple Walrus Press received information that shots were fired in the vicinity of Michigan Ave and Hawkins Street in Ypsilanti. The alleged incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. It is confirmed that at least one Michigan Avenue area business did go on lock-down at that time.

Tuesday morning, June 25, Purple Walrus Press contacted the Ypsilanti Police to confirm and gather information about the incident, but as of Tuesday the police have yet to Respond to PWP with  confirmation or information.

Stay tuned for updates.

90TH Annual Ypsilanti Independence Day Parade Coming soon.

Photo Purple Walrus Press.

Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

Do you love small town Independence Day Parades? I know I do! Yes, our nation is deeply divided, stressed out and all kinds of mashugana (Yiddish for craziness) things are going on, but, hey, that doesn't mean we all can't kick back and enjoy a good old 4th of July parade, right?

The parade and celebration will kick off Independence Day at 11:00 a.m from the corner of Oakwood and Cross Street and will conclude in Depot Town at Rice Street.

Its going to be great. Don't miss it!

Michigan State Police Investigating Fatal Semi-Truck Crash On M-14 Monday: M-14 Expected to be closed Until Approximately 5pm.

Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

According to a press release from the Michigan State Police received by Purple Walrus Press Monday afternoon, on Monday, June 24, at approximately 4:30 am, the Michigan State Police Brighton Post received a call concerning a semi-truck in need of assistance. While the semi-truck was parked on the side of M-14 Highway, a second semi-truck lost control and struck it. The second semi-truck rolled over and caught on fire. According to the MSP, the crash occurred on eastbound M-14, in the curved roadway section near Barton Drive.

State Police Officers were not able to make it to the cab of the second semi-truck, as it was engulfed in flames on its side and blocking all lanes of traffic. According to MSP, the driver is deceased and the identity not known at this time. The driver of the first truck sustained minor injuries.

According to the press

release, troopers are currently investigating the scene and M-14 is expected to be closed until approximately 5:30 pm.

Statement From Attorney General Dana Nessel: MSU Lacks Credibility To Conduct Reliable Investigation

Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

According to a press release last Friday from the Attorney General's office, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement in response to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees’ decision to hire an independent investigator to determine how the school handled the Nassar case:

“Michigan State University lacks the credibility necessary to conduct a legitimate investigation. Over the past few years, it has launched several investigations including an ‘independent investigation’ conducted by Patrick Fitzgerald in 2016. Unsurprisingly, it has cleared its employees of culpability each time. There is only one way for MSU to regain the public’s trust and that is to waive its privilege and disclose all information in its possession about Larry Nassar to the Department of Attorney General. In other words, the University should leave the job of investigating to the professionals.”