en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/748467 Comments by Common_Tator http://www.katu.com/news/business/More-ships-might-bypass-Port-of-Portland-as-dispute-continues-160334005.html#IDComment389643548 The union clowns will talk themselves out of jobs if they aren't careful. Another example of unions trying to justify their existence. Unfortunately it is doing just the opposite. If anyone wants to know what is fueling the increase in anti-union activism in this country it is these types of asinine acts. The Port of Portland already has an uphill battle with West Coast ports because it is so far inland. This will just make the decision to go to Seattle or California that much easier. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:44:52 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/business/More-ships-might-bypass-Port-of-Portland-as-dispute-continues-160334005.html#IDComment389643548 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Juror-Sandusky-accusers-credibility-boosted-case-160120875.html?clmob=y#IDComment388622352 The fact that Sandusky showed no emotion as the verdict was read speaks volumes about his own silent admission of guilt and acceptance of what will most likely be a life sentence due to his age. Let's hope this sick POS gets some measure of justice every day in prison. Pedophiles are incurable and pedophilia should be a capital offense. Now if they can only get convictions for the others who helped cover this up for so many years. Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:19:18 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Juror-Sandusky-accusers-credibility-boosted-case-160120875.html?clmob=y#IDComment388622352 http://www.katu.com/sports/TrackTown12-decathlon-photos-from-day-two-160134275.html#IDComment388371141 Ashton Eaton is a world class act and so deserving to own the world record in the toughest series of track and field events, the decathlon. Congratulations Mr. Eaton and may you have equally good performances in London at the Olympics. Sun, 24 Jun 2012 08:14:28 +0000 http://www.katu.com/sports/TrackTown12-decathlon-photos-from-day-two-160134275.html#IDComment388371141 http://www.katu.com/news/entertainment/Swamp-People-star-arrested-in-Florida-160054075.html?clmob=y#IDComment387517828 Come on man, beating women is just wrong! Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:19:50 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/entertainment/Swamp-People-star-arrested-in-Florida-160054075.html?clmob=y#IDComment387517828 http://www.katu.com/news/local/2-fall-into-crevice-on-Mount-Rainier-rescue-underway-159967655.html#IDComment387031081 Condolences to Mr. Hall's family, friends, and co-workers. There can be no greater sacrifice than giving your life to save that of another. Your memory will live on Mr. Hall, just as those you helped save. RIP. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 06:58:24 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/2-fall-into-crevice-on-Mount-Rainier-rescue-underway-159967655.html#IDComment387031081 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portland-Parks-Bureau-Fee-increase-for-group-events-likely-to-be-passed-on-to-park-users-159831125.html#IDComment386504087 "Portland residents need to watch how that money is spent, so it does not get diverted to pet projects. " Good luck with that. More often than not it appears fees, charges, and taxes are simply a means of carrying out the city council's priorities irrespective of a nexus between the source of revenue and the use. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:06:09 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portland-Parks-Bureau-Fee-increase-for-group-events-likely-to-be-passed-on-to-park-users-159831125.html#IDComment386504087 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Bus-bullying-of-woman-draws-outrage-support-for-victim-159868305.html#IDComment386486161 Unfortunately this is a reflection of the society we have created. Kids are raised without discipline, they do not respect themselves so they can't respect anyone else, and parents are often just breeders. Some of the problems are created by our society's inability to understand the difference between discipline and child abuse - yes, they are different and corporal punishment has its place. Generations ago kids would have been ashamed of themselves for acting like this and even more so for getting caught. Today they are heros to their friends and classmates as viral video stars. The kids who participated in this disgraceful act should never be allowed to ride the bus again. Of course that will never happen which is why our society continues in a downward spiral. Sad, very sad. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:35:15 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Bus-bullying-of-woman-draws-outrage-support-for-victim-159868305.html#IDComment386486161 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portland-Parks-Bureau-Fee-increase-for-group-events-likely-to-be-passed-on-to-park-users-159831125.html#IDComment386180393 How much did the City Council charge the Occupy Portland protestors? It is interesting that the city wants parks users to pay their own way while spending million on bike paths with nary a penny from bike riders. I thought parks and recreation were funded by property taxes, like most other city services are supposed to be. I guess it simply does not fall into the city council's priority list. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:01:33 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portland-Parks-Bureau-Fee-increase-for-group-events-likely-to-be-passed-on-to-park-users-159831125.html#IDComment386180393 http://www.katu.com/politics/State-Rep-Matt-Wingard-wont-seek-re-election-after-sex-allegation-159650625.html#IDComment386178614 He's a sexual predator because he used his position of power to "persuade" a naive young woman who worked for him to have sex. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:57:23 +0000 http://www.katu.com/politics/State-Rep-Matt-Wingard-wont-seek-re-election-after-sex-allegation-159650625.html#IDComment386178614 http://www.katu.com/living/health/Mom-upset-about-students-sunburn-at-Wash-school-field-day-159811965.html?clmob=y#IDComment386106146 Another "mother" (using the term loosely) who expects the schools to raise her children. Memo to Michener: Take responsibility for your own offspring, and teach them how to avoid a sunburn. It is not the school's responsibility to make sure your kids are properly dressed, have sunscreen if necessary, or are smart enough to get out of the sun if they are burning. That is what parenting is all about. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:33:03 +0000 http://www.katu.com/living/health/Mom-upset-about-students-sunburn-at-Wash-school-field-day-159811965.html?clmob=y#IDComment386106146 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Detectives-identify-12-teenagers-in-grocery-store-flash-rob-Troutdale-159749195.html#IDComment385762808 Take these little juvenile delinquents and their parents down to the State Pen for a week or so and the twelve will be ratting out the others, and maybe the breeders will think about being parents. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:42:58 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Detectives-identify-12-teenagers-in-grocery-store-flash-rob-Troutdale-159749195.html#IDComment385762808 http://www.katu.com/news/local/ODOT-worker-dives-into-pond-to-save-driver-in-submerged-truck-159681755.html#IDComment385421276 Troy Elverfeld is a hero and a credit to ODOT. Great job Mr. Elverfeld! Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:59:10 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/ODOT-worker-dives-into-pond-to-save-driver-in-submerged-truck-159681755.html#IDComment385421276 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Batter-up-Minor-league-baseball-on-its-way-to-Hillsboro-159639495.html?clmob=y#IDComment385368166 Another $15 million subsidy for a professional sports team. How nice. I am sure the water, sewer, and street systems in Hillsboro are all first class, the parks are all well maintained, the city provides recreational opportunities for children, curbs and sidewalks exist on every street so pedestrians have a safe place to walk, fees and charges are among the lowest in the State, fire and police are fully funded, there are no lay-offs of city staffers, a budget surplus exists, and the cith is engaging the community to determine how they would like the surplus spent or if they prefer it be returned to the taxpayers. If only every city in Oregon was as affluent as Hillsboro and had the same priority values. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:15:26 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Batter-up-Minor-league-baseball-on-its-way-to-Hillsboro-159639495.html?clmob=y#IDComment385368166 http://www.katu.com/politics/State-Rep-Matt-Wingard-wont-seek-re-election-after-sex-allegation-159650625.html#IDComment385364314 Wanted: A person with sound morals and excellent ethics who believes in leadership by example, desires to make Oregon a better place, and is not looking for a political career; in other words a "Statesman." It is a nearly extinct breed and rarely infects our political system. We can all dream, can't we? Why doesn't this sexual predator just resign? The Legislature is not in session, he has lost all power, and he will never play any significant role on a Legislative committee during the interim. Wingard has already disgraced himself and the State of Oregon. Time to go Matt. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:08:15 +0000 http://www.katu.com/politics/State-Rep-Matt-Wingard-wont-seek-re-election-after-sex-allegation-159650625.html#IDComment385364314 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Dad-wont-face-charges-in-alleged-attackers-death-159669325.html?clmob=y#IDComment385319020 Rarely do we see justice done. This is a case where the father, grand jury and DA saw that justice was done. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 05:44:28 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Dad-wont-face-charges-in-alleged-attackers-death-159669325.html?clmob=y#IDComment385319020 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portland-Habilitation-Center-gas-siphoning-thief-159675635.html#IDComment385313621 Most security cameras also record date and time. There must be a pattern here. If they can pay a security company that is not doing them any good they could pay for someone to be onsite for a few days continuously to catch this thief. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 05:35:13 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portland-Habilitation-Center-gas-siphoning-thief-159675635.html#IDComment385313621 http://www.katu.com/news/local/More-TriMet-bus-shelters-vandalized-thats-about-70-so-far-159510235.html#IDComment384914910 As far as I am concerned the shelters should just be removed and replaced with an indestructible concrete bench. Shelters are an unnecessary expense and obviously getting more expensive all the time. I am fairly certain it is not those that depend on public transportation that are damaging the shelters but they are the ones who will suffer, just like the taxpayers. It is time for our society to stop tolerating vandalism and other senseless acts against society but I fear we have a long way to go. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:39:30 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/More-TriMet-bus-shelters-vandalized-thats-about-70-so-far-159510235.html#IDComment384914910 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Parents-arrested-accused-of-beating-their-child-to-death-159529585.html#IDComment384494214 These aren't parents, they are just breeders. The most heinous crime is that committed against a defenseless child. If found guilty they should never again see the light of day outside a prison. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 07:01:21 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Parents-arrested-accused-of-beating-their-child-to-death-159529585.html#IDComment384494214 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Roger-Clemens-acquitted-on-all-charges-159480725.html?clmob=y#IDComment384403031 I wasn't at the trial, I wasn't on the jury, and I am not going to second guess the findings of the jury. Obviously they felt the government did not prove whatever case it may have had. The irony is people being tried for lying to Congress when they lie to each other and the public all day long. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:18:19 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Roger-Clemens-acquitted-on-all-charges-159480725.html?clmob=y#IDComment384403031 http://www.katu.com/news/local/More-than-1-million-raised-to-support-Wash-gay-marriage-measure-159457845.html#IDComment384112721 @Disenchanted1, Your ignorant statement just proves that evolution does not affect everyone. If any archeologists out there want to study a living neanderthal I think I found one. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:30:01 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/More-than-1-million-raised-to-support-Wash-gay-marriage-measure-159457845.html#IDComment384112721