So the politicians in Lansing want to raise the gasoline tax by 47 cents over the next few years. If that is what they want, why can’t they then lower the auto insurance rates, which are the highest or near-highest in the nation? All politicians know is tax and spend.

Heed the advice of Jimney Cricket

Why does it matter your race, creed, nationality, religion, beliefs or sex?

Keep the following words sung by Jimney Cricket — from his lips to your ears:

“When you wish upon a star

“Makes no difference who you are

“Anything your heart desires

“Will come to you.”

Still delivering despite weather

Daily News subscribers should take note of the work done by their carriers, some of them only kids. They delivered newspapers on days when the postal carriers didn’t make their rounds because of the weather conditions.