The Emporia Gazette

Who defends the Guard?

Actually, the primary mission of the National Guard is to provide help in their state during times of disaster or emergency. Going to war is the primary mission of active duty forces. The National Guard should only be used for war as filler when there are not enough active duty troops to fulfill the mission. Unfortunately, this war has pushed all branches and areas of the military to its capacity. Now we are practicing back-door drafting of both Guard, Reserve and active duty.

This war has stretched all of our military resources thin. In my opinion, too thin, for too long and for too little reason.

I am speaking as a military veteran having served 8 years in the Army and my husband serving 24 years, part of which in Vietnam.

April 17, 2007 at 8:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Going negative on the Web

I made the comment in a post where I stated I thought another poster was being prejudiced. The poster and I then had an online dialogue, which I am sorry to say, deteriorated very quickly. Probably if we were using our own names this would not have happened.

I am concerned, however, if I do use my name and enter a comment disagreeing with another person what that person may do. I do not want someone showing up at my door threatening my children and myself. It does appear there are some militant posters here in our community.

April 11, 2007 at 9:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Peter Pan Playground in final stretch

Kuddos to those making the effort to improve the play area at Peter Pan Park. Let's get behind this, Emporia! :-)

April 11, 2007 at 8:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Three people hurt when car slams into restaurant

You need to read the Bible and contemplate Christ's teachings. Right now you're missing His whole point. If you were truly following Christ's teachings you would be reaching out to help the Somalian refugees.

Again, may you find peace and heal your soul.

April 11, 2007 at 8:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

The three parties

I will waste no more time on you.

April 10, 2007 at 7:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

The three parties

Situveux1, please re-read what I wrote. Hopefully you will see I did not write anything remotely suggesting Mr. Kelley refers to conservatives in general as extreme. Frankly, I've met the man and I don't believe that is his point of view at all.

Why do you keep hammering at this opinion piece? Do you really think you are going to change someone’s mind with your incoherent ranting?

April 10, 2007 at 7:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Three people hurt when car slams into restaurant

Snake, you are spitting out a lot of venom. I feel sorry for you. May you find peace and heal your soul.

April 10, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

The three parties

I agree, Gary. Good points!

April 9, 2007 at 5:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

The three parties

Who said I'm liberal?

Regarding your comment, "Did you not get that he's talking about three parties, not three candidates?" Yes, I got it and journalists who are considered conservative and liberal have commented the Republican party is fractured right now, also.

May you should breathe deeply a few times and chill out!

April 9, 2007 at 4:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

The three parties

Situveux1, why are you complaining about Mr. Kelley when Jim Ryun proclaims himself extremely conservative.

Maybe you are the one with "extreme" prejudice?

April 9, 2007 at 4:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )