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Commented Jul 25, 2011 on Reich column at Unfettered Letters
Reich column
The arguments in favor of big government articulated by former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich in his July 20 column “Big government makes sense once understood” unwittingly make the opposite case. He writes that “most of what government does that helps average people is now so deeply woven i...
Let's watch the name-calling. The level of discourse around here is very troubling lately, and it drives other commenters away.
Commented Jul 15, 2011 on Obamacare scam at Unfettered Letters
Obamacare scam
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster recently announced that he was filing suit against John’s Butcher Shoppee in the St. Louis area for substitutions in some of their meats. During a news conference, Koster said, “Consumers should be able to trust that the products they buy are what the manuf...
The original version of this letter contained an error. Bikes are generally instructed to ride with traffic in Kansas and Missouri, though there are some restrictions. Pedestrians should walk on the left, facing traffic. There will be a correction in the Oct. 16 paper.
Commented Oct 15, 2010 on Laws of road are made to be followed at Unfettered Letters
Laws of road are made to be followed
Please tell me: When did they change the laws? It used to be the law that bikes used to have to travel with traffic. But now all over Missouri I see people doing these things against oncoming cars. Do they not realize how hazardous that is? They are moving right past all of our local law offic...
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This forum has seen a troubling increase in incivility and vulgarity lately. Name-calling, slurs, scatological references and general immaturity are unacceptable.
Commented May 21, 2010 on Blood donors at Unfettered Letters
Blood donors
This is just a reminder to our younger people about blood donations. If I am wrong, I apologize — however, when I give blood I never see younger people. It is always just us older people. It only takes a few minutes. Jim Kilen Kansas City
Folks, stop with the "idiot" and "moron" insults or comments will be closed on this letter. This is the final warning.
Commented Mar 22, 2010 on Health care reform at Unfettered Letters
Health care reform
Open wide and say “ah,” America, because the left is going to jam government-run health care down your throat, like it or not. Many polls show Americans don’t like it. But never mind — the ruling elite, the American politburo, know what is best for you. And, for the few of you who actually do s...
Abbreviating profanity is unacceptable in all circumstances. Comments are closed on this letter permanently -- and keep things more civil.
Commented Mar 15, 2010 on Scouting open to all at Unfettered Letters
Scouting open to all
I was recently with my 6-year-old son at a Cub Scout function at my church, St. Thomas More. We stumbled across the older Boy Scouts having a function of their own. I noticed a lady from the parish interpreting in sign language for a deaf Boy Scout and I asked another dad about it. The dad, Cha...
Folks, let's please refrain from personal insults and multiple replies at once.
Commented Mar 12, 2010 on Scouting open to all at Unfettered Letters
Scouting open to all
I was recently with my 6-year-old son at a Cub Scout function at my church, St. Thomas More. We stumbled across the older Boy Scouts having a function of their own. I noticed a lady from the parish interpreting in sign language for a deaf Boy Scout and I asked another dad about it. The dad, Cha...
Folks, keep this debate civil. Iggy, do not flood the forum with copy and paste from other threads.
Commented Mar 12, 2010 on Scouting open to all at Unfettered Letters
Scouting open to all
I was recently with my 6-year-old son at a Cub Scout function at my church, St. Thomas More. We stumbled across the older Boy Scouts having a function of their own. I noticed a lady from the parish interpreting in sign language for a deaf Boy Scout and I asked another dad about it. The dad, Cha...
No dueling unless it's with banjos.
Commented Nov 11, 2009 on 3rd District ‘dictator’ at Unfettered Letters
3rd District ‘dictator’
Representatives are elected to serve and represent the views of their constituents. When a congressman isolates himself from his constituents, he cannot understand their needs. Furthermore, when a congressman votes in favor of legislation that does not remotely represent the views of his constit...
OK, everybody. Let's discuss the letters with civility. No name-calling. And no dueling.
Commented Nov 11, 2009 on 3rd District ‘dictator’ at Unfettered Letters
3rd District ‘dictator’
Representatives are elected to serve and represent the views of their constituents. When a congressman isolates himself from his constituents, he cannot understand their needs. Furthermore, when a congressman votes in favor of legislation that does not remotely represent the views of his constit...
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