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Ohio pols take great interest in Alaska’s business

Denali National Park

Technically, I suppose, Ohio Republican politicians have a smidgen of vested interest in the renaming of North America’s highest peak.

Mount McKinley has been renamed Denali. The former name honored the late president, William McKinley, who — as luck would have it — hailed from Ohio. The new name is a native Alaska name used by the residents of the nation’s 49th state.

President Obama’s formal renaming changes the name of the peak on a federal registry of geographic locations. Therefore, I guess, it becomes a federal issue. Ohio politicians say they’re insulted by the renaming of the peak and want to take action in Congress to reverse the order.

Good grief, folks. Get a grip.

Alaska’s congressional delegation is all for the name change. And they’re all Republicans, too.

They’re the ones who look at Denali when they’re home. Sure enough, their constituents, get to ogle the 20,320-foot peak all the time.

Alaskans generally are agreeing with the name change.

So, what’s the deal with these Ohioans sticking their noses into something that — as a practical matter — is none of their damn business.

Butt out!