Folks, we’re canceling each other over controversial opinions about Michigan. We asked, and you answered: These folks were brave enough to share their most cancelable Michigan takes with us.

Rapid River Light Up the Park Masonville Township Park, Cole St., Rapid River You’ll have to head to the U.P. for this light display, but it’s worth the drive. Visit their Facebook page for more information.
We don't need better roads because most of us drive lifted trucks that were built for offroading.— David Gifford (@DE_Gifford) April 7, 2022
The auto industry created a measurable negative effect to public safety— Canada 🚲 🇺🇦 (@Canada_LaVearn) April 7, 2022
Christmas in the Park 03403 64th St., South Haven Advertised as South Haven’s only light show, the park has added family-friendly activities and doubled the length of the show for 2022. More info can be found on southhavenjellystone.com.
The UP is not Michigan. It is East Wisconsin.— Jonathon Schwendler (@SchwenShady) April 7, 2022
Light Up The Bluff 300 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph Another drive from Detroit, but if you want to load up the family for a day of fun, go visit St. Joseph for their Christmas light displays beginning on Dec. 3. See stjoetoday.com for more information.
The Carters’ Christmas Lights Marquette 1313 N. Vandenboom Ave., Marquette A road trip: The Carters flip their lights on beginning Dec. 1. See their Facebook page for more information.
Find you someone who loves you as much as white people love the western half of the state https://t.co/RApjDGJoQT— Charles McDonald (@Bravewolverine7) April 7, 2022
Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic 6140 Bray Rd., Flint This massive display features more than 600,000 lights and a running, completely decorated train. Select days have a Christmas buffet. More information, as well as the ability to purchase tickets, is available at geneseecountyparks.org.
Euchre is boring https://t.co/Iu9kLqpUAv— Kyle Davidson (@JrnDavidson) April 7, 2022
Ice fishing in the UP is preferable to baking in the sun in Grand Haven. https://t.co/UKEWgQBY6j— Sam Sedlecky (@SamSedlecky) April 7, 2022
We've been in a one state recession for 60 years because of the auto industry and racism. https://t.co/8Lx89hj5iN— Maimunah (@HeathenQueen76) April 7, 2022
The vast majority of problems in the state have been caused by people congratulated with ‘saving’ it. https://t.co/lRNlEvTXpu— RustBelt Rebel (@RustBeltRebel) April 7, 2022
Mackinac Island is awesome https://t.co/TJ6kNPLCw5— PT (@talpostal) April 7, 2022
"Michigan is beautiful." Sure but what does it matter when it's so far away from where so many people live? How often are you driving six hours from Detroit to Pictured Rocks? https://t.co/ytVNaZXlzX— Adrienne (@_heyadrienne) April 7, 2022
Oberon is overrated https://t.co/TYyKbQJOhR— Jack Filbrandt (@JackFilbrandt) April 7, 2022
Chicago dogs are better https://t.co/78kz09FWGj— Carol Thompson (@thompsoncarolk) April 7, 2022
We should’ve won the Toledo War https://t.co/OdA42BubX1— The Honorable Dr. Hank🌪🏳️‍🌈 (@ComradeRobocop) April 7, 2022
Lake Huron coast > Lake Michigan coast and it’s not remotely close. https://t.co/DxeTVj3NLH— Andrew E. Graham 🗣 (@AndrewEdGraham) April 7, 2022

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Leyland “Lee” DeVito is the editor in chief of Detroit Metro Times since 2016. His writing has also been published in CREEM, VICE, In These Times, and New City.

Since 1980, Metro Times has been Detroit’s premier alternative source for news, arts, culture, music, film, food, fashion and more from a liberal point of view.