[mdxn]

> "unaware that in nearby Ohio," Clearly this was written by a coastal or someone who needs a lesson in geography. Vulcan, Michigan, and for that matter most of the Upper Peninsula is closer to 3 other states including Iowa than it is to ANY part of Ohio.

Can you explain why this is relevant? It seems of little consequence to me in the context that it is written.

As someone who lived in Michigan for 20+ years (I am aware where Vulcan, MI is), Ohio seems "nearby" enough given the reason the author would use that language in the article.

[adamcstephens]

Because it undermines the legitimacy of the author, who may be writing about an area of the country he has little direct knowledge of.

[mdxn]

The author grew up in Michigan (although somewhat closer to southeast MI).

[adamcstephens]

Thanks, I did some quick research but couldn’t find that info so just went with the “may” qualifier.