Comments by sociallyconsious
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Posted on January 8 at 3:53 p.m.
Seriously guys- you make some good points about teaching future generations to live within their means, but how can you complain about the rent when you have no idea what the rent is. There are plenty of rental units in Emporia which are ridiculously expensive and crappy. This is a PRIVATE development, and I am sure they would not have invested their money without market research. How about waiting for some more facts.
Posted on January 8 at 2:51 a.m.
Bjnemp it was no CAE Freudian slip, or pro-ban social commentary just an everyday trying to do too many things at one time typing error.
Posted on January 7 at 10:36 p.m.
Romano1784 you are right I can and do sit in the non smoking area. However, due to the size of most restaurants in Emporia it really does not make a difference. I still am forced to endure secondhand smoke. What about the restaurants with no non-smoking areas like Bruffs. I ate there about a year ago and asked the waitress for a table away from the smoking. She said no problem and then proceed to sit smokers at the table right next to us. We had already ordered so it was too late to leave.
What about people who want to frequent a bar and dance but do not want the secondhand smoke, are we out of luck?
Posted on January 7 at 9:36 p.m.
In response to all of the postings that I as a non-smoker can go anywhere and if there is smoking I can leave is true. I have exercised this right all my life. To the restaurant and bar owners please understand this prospective. As a non smoker my only option is to leave your establishment. By opposing a smoking ban you have determined that you want to cater to a declining clientel, as smoking nationwide is declining.
A smoker can refrain from smoking while they eat they meal; however a non smoker can not hold their breath for that long. Although I can leave your establishment, the child that comes with their parent can not leave.
By your smoking you are putting everyone there at harm. Please do not tell me there is no proof that smoking and second hand smoke is harmful. There is much research which proves it is bad for you overall as well as the fact that secondhand smoke has a link to heart attacks.
Shouldn't it be our goal in life to do everything we can to get through our lives without doing harm to ourselves and others.
Posted on January 7 at 9:14 p.m.
I believe they should receive it not as a pay increase but as a lump sum bonus. They deserve it as combat pay because they have to put themselves in the spotlight and put up with every person who has an opinion or computer telling them how to do their job. A job which we gave them buy electing them.
Posted on January 2 at 12:13 a.m.
It was an excellent point you brought up that it was the local broadcast stations which created the situation which did not allow out of town networks to be carried. Such as those from the East and West coast which we use to be able to see on Dish network. These were dropped so that the local affiliate/stations could have broadcast rights.
One option available to all Dish / Direct TV subscribers would be to request a waiver from KTKA. The waiver would allow Dish Network or Direct TV to provide you with an alternate ABC affiliate.
Posted on December 26 at 11:55 a.m.
I am a little taken back with all the comments that three people have decided for all the people of Emporia what should happen with the smoking ban, and that none of us had a say. You state that the only way for democracy to work is to hold a vote among the citizens.
I thought in a democracy we elected officials- President, Senators and City / County Commissioners to make decisions for the good of the people? Did we not as a community vote for those commissioners? Was democracy not served already? If you do not like their decisions don't re-elect them. Stop griping when you have already had your vote!
Posted on September 16 at 12:41 p.m.
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Posted on July 10 at 3:32 p.m.
Tillie in response to your question towards me @ 3:06 pm,
The article was one to help people, and to discuss the potential life saving cures of stem cells. Not to discuss whether she was wed or unwed, or to be so crass. Your whole statement of "Nice. Another UNwed mother story. Good thing HER mother is married to a wealthy man so she can foot the cord bank bill!" appeared to have a mean and negative attitude. I guess my guestion to you is what your problem with this family, saving someone you love life, preserving your childs stem cells for the future?
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Posted on January 8 at 5:13 p.m.
oh4theluvof I do not understand how you can say that someone who takes financial aid is not living within their means. Have you checked out the cost of a college education? Without financial aid/loans very few would be able to attend.
Since you think student loans are living outside your means, does that mean you do not have a car or home loan. If you do aren't you living outside your means?
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