A roundup of links to interesting opinions in the news today:

In Michigan:

• Oakland Press: Repealing motorcycle helmet law doesn't make sense • Detroit News: Lawmakers have much work to do to fix Michigan • Detroit Free Press: Get in line for new state park funding • Lansing State Journal: MSU can succeed with Dubai venture

Across the nation:

• Fareed Zakaria, The Washington Post: Don't panic; inciting fear is Fear is al-Qaeda's real goal • New York Times: Promises and facts on charter schools • E.J. Dionne Jr. in The Washington Post: Democrats are ready to compromise to get health reform done • John McWhorter in The New Republic: Harry Reid's Three Little Words: The Log In Our Own Eye • The Seattle Times: Texting or talking on cellphone while driving should be a primary offense • The Wall Street Journal: The special election in Massachusetts and the Democratic agenda. • FoxNews.com: Now it's Harry Reid's turn to be washed in the absolution of his fellow liberals • Andrew Breitbart in the Daily Caller: Media does matter for America • Arianna Huffington: Why I wish Tucker Carlson nothing but the best with the Daily Caller