Comments by Dr_Mac
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Posted on November 9 at 10:32 p.m.
We must not forget to mention the residue from WW II that has been strategically placed on an acreage that the city calls 'The Fair Grounds'. Heaven forbid if this property is developed into something which the residents could be proud.
Posted on April 15 at 8:42 p.m.
To Mr. D.B. McGraw is ask only one question. Do you have even a thread of evidence that any of the events, of which you speak, are even remotely true? I don't know what dead hero wrote the book you take ideas from, but the book I read does not support that unworthy information. Get a life! Wise up! Your team is not only not in the game but certainly are not to be winners!
Posted on April 14 at 10:21 p.m.
I seem to recognize discord here. In an attempt to get your mind off personal feelings and unkind remarks between you, I believe we should combine our efforts and ask for guidance from the editor Chris Walker in suggesting to the City Commissioners, in their down time, to file a lawsuit against the city of Omaha, NE / Council Bluffs, IA for plagiarism.
I have been informed by friends in the Omaha area that the combined cities are about to construct a bike/walking bridge over the Missouri river from Omaha to Council Bluffs. I can't help but believe this stupid project must have been conceived by viewing the beautiful and worthy bridge of a similar use across I-35 on the north end of Prairie avenue. This might be worth looking into.
Posted on April 14 at 9:35 p.m.
In a seperate thought process, I would suggest that those persons who desperately search for subjects whereby they might apply some control to other peoples lives, I suggest they find it more rewarding to volunteer their time being 'crossing guards' for wildlife here in Emporia. They might save the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, or squirrels, rabbits, snakes, and a variety of others. As an alternative they might become reporters of the unleashed canines that roam the city streets defecating and urinating in yards where they are not welcome. As a matter of fact, they could even report intrusions of some that are leashed.
Posted on April 14 at 9:19 p.m.
As a veteran of six bypass heart surgery. I have attempted to remove myself from the debates of social issues and share my opinions with family and friends. In most cases I notice if I will keep my mouth shut there are others, more skilled in discourse than I, who are more eloquent in getting the message out that exemplifies my views. Almost without exception I find them more knowledgeable on the subject than I. In the end I find myself pleased that I did not expose my ignorance. Suddenly a subject surfaced where my 40 years of expertise will not allow me to ‘bury my head in the sand’ any longer. To this end I offer to those uninformed residents of this area gleanings not readily available to the average reader. My resume includes 27 years of executive experience with the United States Department of Agriculture, the last 6 of which was served in the annex Office of the Secretary of Agriculture in Washington, D.C.
I speak of the request for a study of Dogs in truck beds. I seems to me, at a time when even the editor of the Emporia Gazette is hustling support to control negative comments, there are more ‘do-gooders’ out there who want to control other peoples lives than this community should tolerate. First of all, is this subject of concern to more than a few fault finders? Who is going to head up the study? What are that person’s qualifications? Will this person be paid from taxpayers funds? Whose rights are going to be infringed upon? Have there been reports of personal injury or personal property damage by dog’s riding in truck beds? These are just a few of the questions that came to mind as I read the article in the Gazette of Thursday, April 12, 2007. I have to admit I responded rather apathetically until I read the desires of Imo McCosh of the Humane Society of the Flint Hills.
At this point I would like to make a serious suggestion to every person in this County or State, for that matter, get on the internet and go to the parent website of the Humane Society of the United States. When that web site opens there is a center headline “Promoting the protection of all animals (with the picture of a Hereford bovine). Just above the head of that animal is a subject bar entitled “Farm Animals”. For your reading enlightenment, please spend an hour or more reading in this informational website. I offer only that you draw your own conclusion. I believe every resident of this agriculture community should be aware of the factors affecting their survival. I believe that every member of the business and financial community of this area should be aware of these interests as well.
Rather than bore you with my opinion, I invite you to take my suggestion and apply it to your circumstances of life. My years of experience dealing with these types of issues tell me that your time and effort will prove to be a good investment.
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Posted on November 13 at 9:59 p.m.
Jesus Christ is the ONLY reason for the season. I believe it should be changed back to reflect the truth, Christmas is what it was and should be in no uncertain terms. The ACLU should not have anything to say about people being able to express their gratitude and share love for one another. There is nothing in the constitution which says anything about the seperation of church and state, that information is false. It has no bearing on a Christmas performance, decorations, or any signs regardless of where they are. What is the big deal about spending tax money for something as fundamental as Christmas. We seem to have enough to pour down the black holes for illegal aliens and other immigrants in this town that have arrived here without a vote of the taxpaying residents. If there are those who don't like the idea of celebrating Christmas, I invite you to take a vacation to Cuba, Aruba, or some nice place like that until after the first of the year, or longer.
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