January 9, 2009

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Comments by agoldengirl

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Posted on September 11 at 7:02 p.m.

Hello Theresa, I would like to thank you Bobbi for looking after my well being to make sure I am not submitted to second hand smoke. I remember when the Santa Fe was running this town and supplied a lot of jobs, now I only see them pass through. Emporia wants new businesses and out of town shoppers to come here so we can reap from their dollars, well little girls, it doesn't work that way. You can't have it both. People have the right to make choices and you want to make them for them or should I say us, as in me. I have never been insulted by any business in Emporia that had to post a sign of politically correct non smoking. As adults we know what is expected and do not need you to police us. How did you respond to the fat grams in a Wendy/s hamburger? You were wiling to sell them fat grams that you didn't care about and could be considered money before fat or health, but you nor Francis changed your menu for the sake of children. Don't you think you should let the commissioners do their jobs and you both just get one that none of us care what it is rather than parading your cause of "makes me feel good" all over the town? I have children,7 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren, but most importantly lived most of my life in Emporia and have never been so insulted that you think you should be the voice of me or my family. Get a job with benefits unless you don't need the money, and yes, I still work full time because I need insurance benefits, but not your's. Not your friend of choice.

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Posted on July 24 at 6:27 p.m.

Until you walk in his or her shoes, please don't make an opinion. What transpired in this home will never be forgotten for those involved and where there. As a Mother of a son that could and has made these trespasses, we all have made many mistakes and can not even compare with how difficult it is to be the Mother' and have to deal with this kind of confrontation with a son or daughter. She was torn and didn't have time to think of "what am I suppose to do". She is his Mother and would always hope he wouldn't come there to harm her or others, regardless of who else was in the house. Would you fill differently if she had been protecting children? Her son is 29, why should she not be able to respect her privacy? How long is a Mother to be blamed for her children's inability to cope on their own. There must be a reason why someone came up with the phase, you can pick your friends, but not your family, you think?
Mayberry, NC doesn't even exist and neither did Mrs. Cleaver, so why are we still so quick to think we all live in the days when bad things never happen to good people? I hope not to offend anyone, but the things that our children do are not and should not always be blamed on their parents. Why didn't they, shouldn't they have, I would haven't ever, etc. What is your shoe size and have you ever had to fill it? The young man forced his way into the home, knowing his Mother what his Mother wouldn't do, and took it upon himself to create his own demise. I doubt that he even feels remorse for what he put his Mother through, and will do it again. Rehab? He has probably been there several times and still blames his Mother. I don't know any of the facts other than what I have read, but I know that this young man has destroyed many lives and doesn't even know it or cares about anyone but himself. I wish them all the best to get through this, but know that it will never be forgotten for any of them. William deserves no satisfaction that his injury was caused by another, but that of himself.

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Posted on July 16 at 8:02 p.m.

So proud as the founder of Veteran's day, why are we not equally proud of our independence? I am not rather fond of all the fireworks that go off in my neighborhood, but if anyone wishes to truly celebrate all of our freedom, least am I to say it isn't important. Shame on the commissioners to to not budget for the activity, but spend my tax money on statue and arches on the fair grounds that I see as very silly and without any merit of what the city has to offer for such really
"I don't even know what it is" displays as art. It is a waste of tax dollars and I wish the
"fair grounds" would go to a county location rather than an industrial opportunity for growth to the city. Hello. How many times a year do you even think about the fair ground or what it is costing us to set with a few functions a year at what expense?

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Posted on July 16 at 7:19 p.m.

Hey Teresa you look so happy on the front page photo for your mission to make us all smoke free. Why is this so important to you and why did you choose this as your crusade rather then abused children, education, loss of employment, the economy of parents looking to how to support their families, or obesity? I think I read that you would like to run for the city commissioner, but if this is the best cause you can come up with don't expect me to vote for you, as all of the above are more important to me than your "clean air campaign" that only the fortunate people as yourself do not live on a day to day basis .Health has always been an issue for myself, but health insurance and prescriptions are the real concern. Your 5 seconds of fame does not change anything for anyone who shares your goals. I am of the work force over the age of 60 that do not need you to be the voice of how to better our lives,nor our children. I seriously recommend that you move to another city that appreciates your gracious comments of all the smokers that have a need for you to "clean their air" rather than providing for their children I challenge you to ask any smoker if they would purchase tabbaco before food for their children. You run your household as you see fit, but do not try to run mine by assuming you are the only right person in Emporia. I think you went over the line. Have a good day. Regards.

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Posted on November 9 at 2:42 p.m.

Why is Tyson's being allowed to benefit their company by bringing them here without the consideration of the effects to our community. We do not and never have had any visions of Emporia becoming a refugee camp. Citizens of Emporia had better speak up before Tyson brings in anymore for us to support, house and deal with. This isn't about discrimination or prejudice, it's a matter of who is going to fund them after all of that promised grant money is used up? Tax payers? I would like to see a response from Tyson as to how much are they willing to pay to provide for them?

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Posted on November 27 at 7:16 p.m.

Some have made comments about matters that they have never experienced or have had to deal with. Until you lose a loved one either human or animal ,how can you judge what the loss is to those of us that have real feeling for the gifts that we were given to be trustworthty and to take care of? Pets have always been a part of my family. They deserve secure environments just as our children. They are God's gifts and are always forgiving. I don't know why so many of you think that this is personal and need to attack Tricia Segobia because she thought she had her dogs,children, and neighbors were in a safe harbour that was violated. Her children witnessed these burtial deaths, did you know that? Do you not care of what children who loved these pets had to see as bruital murder by a neighbors chained unattended and unkept dog did to those little dogs and people who loved them? I do. How dare you attack a dog owner for wanted to protect those children and neighbors from such a fright that I hope I never have to deal with. I have two small dogs that would never have stood a chance, nor would I if I were to try to protect them. Would you have made these same comments if a child or adult had been injured or died due to a
vicious dog attack? I hope not. Protect your children, and loved ones, neighbor or friend or the property owner that just got away with a small fine for harbouring a vicious dog that never slept in their bed or made a difference in their day.

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