Henderson: Moroun's Millions Warped Politics of Bridge Project

It's about time Michigan and Ontario get their bridge, Free Press Editorial Page Director Stephen Henderson writes.

If Manuel (Matty) Moroun had not bought and paid for the Michigan Legislature, or key members of the state's congressional delegation, Gov. Rick Snyder wouldn't have to make a deal on his own for a new bridge across the Detroit River.

Henderson says Moroun's millions have so clouded legislative thinking on this issue that Snyder is left with no choice. If he believes the bridge is necessary, he'll have to go it alone. Michigan law empowers him to do so, as long as he avoids spending state money. And the economic implications of the new crossing are clearly to the state's benefit.