en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1513716 Comments by EMDF9A http://www.komonews.com/sports/NCAA-boss-wont-rule-out-death-penalty-for-Penn-St-162728716.html#IDComment403608244 If its the 'Death Penalty" it needs to be DEATH, i.e. no more PSU football, PERIOD. Otherwise its still a slap on the wrist for such an awful series of events. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:10:58 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/sports/NCAA-boss-wont-rule-out-death-penalty-for-Penn-St-162728716.html#IDComment403608244 http://www.komonews.com/sports/Mariners-pound-Sanchez-Royals-in-9-4-victory-162676806.html#IDComment403176899 So does that make their record so far this season something like 14 and 72? Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:19:15 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/sports/Mariners-pound-Sanchez-Royals-in-9-4-victory-162676806.html#IDComment403176899 http://www.komonews.com/news/boeing/United-Airlines-orders-150-Boeing-737s-162202305.html?clmob=y#IDComment400426485 Get the M's going? UMMM.. Yeah, RIGHT! Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:49:01 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/boeing/United-Airlines-orders-150-Boeing-737s-162202305.html?clmob=y#IDComment400426485 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Edmonds-residents-rally-against-increased-train-traffic-162150995.html#IDComment400415898 __, __, -, __ Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:27:11 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Edmonds-residents-rally-against-increased-train-traffic-162150995.html#IDComment400415898 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Edmonds-residents-rally-against-increased-train-traffic-162150995.html#IDComment400415365 Because coal is heavy and it takes more locomotives (and fuel) to haul it up the side of a mountain than it takes to move it at water level routes.. That being said, if they were smart, BNSF would work on reducing grades on the little used Stampede Pass line and move some traffic to that route rather than the Stevens Pass or Columbia Gorge/Point Defiance line. Either way, rail traffic will increase in Western Washington, and that ultimately is a GOOD thing for our economy. Those 100 trains all require crews and support/,maintenence staff. As for the concerns at Edmonds.. perhaps now would be the right time (BEFORE traffic increases) to partner with WSDOT, The Ferries, BNSF and the operators of the proposed terminal to rebuild the Ferry terminal so they do not have an at grade crossing of the tracks (and BNSF can add a second main line track) Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:26:06 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Edmonds-residents-rally-against-increased-train-traffic-162150995.html#IDComment400415365 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Rossi-gets-appointed-back-to-state-Senate-161857125.html#IDComment398886641 I have had the displeasure of meeting Mr Rossi on a personal non-political level... and he indeed makes slime balls, used car salesmen, investment bankers, yesterdays fish heads, and pimps look good. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:36:21 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Rossi-gets-appointed-back-to-state-Senate-161857125.html#IDComment398886641 http://www.komonews.com/news/business/AMR-sues-retired-workers-over-health-benefits-161687135.html#IDComment397972301 Another airline has the philosophy, and has had it since it was founded: "Our customers are not our number one priority. Our number one priority is our PEOPLE. If we take care of them, THEY will take care of our customers, and we will be a success." Herb Kelleher, Founder Soutwest Airlines. It looks like Herb knew what he was talking about! Sun, 8 Jul 2012 16:55:34 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/business/AMR-sues-retired-workers-over-health-benefits-161687135.html#IDComment397972301 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Eyman-initiative-aims-to-preserve-limits-on-tax-hikes-161601295.html#IDComment397456771 I think that is one aspect of Timmy's approach that those of us who generally oppose his initiatives can agree on. He never proposes anything positive, its always Anti-this or Anti-that. Like the Legisltor that challanged him to actually find some of that "government waste" in the budget (that he wouldnt even look at) I dont think Timmy has evey thought of being proactive rather than reactive. Sat, 7 Jul 2012 17:46:30 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Eyman-initiative-aims-to-preserve-limits-on-tax-hikes-161601295.html#IDComment397456771 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Eyman-initiative-aims-to-preserve-limits-on-tax-hikes-161601295.html#IDComment397443727 You know Sgt, I was just thinking about that. I dont have any hard numbers to back me up but I'll bet if one factors in the cost of all the cour challanges to Timmy's initiatives, the result would be a NET LOSS in capital for the state. Timmy actually COSTS us money, rather than saving any. Sat, 7 Jul 2012 17:14:33 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Eyman-initiative-aims-to-preserve-limits-on-tax-hikes-161601295.html#IDComment397443727 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Charter-measure-aims-for-ballot-with-350000-signers-161584605.html?clmob=y#IDComment397005820 Another "NO" from me as well Fri, 6 Jul 2012 21:54:55 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Charter-measure-aims-for-ballot-with-350000-signers-161584605.html?clmob=y#IDComment397005820 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Eyman-initiative-aims-to-preserve-limits-on-tax-hikes-161601295.html#IDComment397004360 What part of UNCONSTITUTIONAL dont you or Timmy understand? Fri, 6 Jul 2012 21:51:08 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Eyman-initiative-aims-to-preserve-limits-on-tax-hikes-161601295.html#IDComment397004360 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Eyman-initiative-aims-to-preserve-limits-on-tax-hikes-161601295.html#IDComment397001218 What part of UNCONSTITUTIONAL doesnt Timmy understand? He's heard it enough from the courts on his initiatives. Its time for him to retire... Perferably to Florida or Arizona. (I dont think either have the initiative process) Fri, 6 Jul 2012 21:43:42 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Eyman-initiative-aims-to-preserve-limits-on-tax-hikes-161601295.html#IDComment397001218 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Anti-gay-marriage-initiative-wont-qualify-for-ballot-161255385.html#IDComment395147966 Although it shouldnt be used as absolutte proof, the divorce rate in MA has gone down since they legalized same sex marriage. Wed, 4 Jul 2012 00:58:49 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Anti-gay-marriage-initiative-wont-qualify-for-ballot-161255385.html#IDComment395147966 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Tsunami-debris-could-pose-deadly-danger-to-boats-161005705.html#IDComment393656504 I'm more concerned about invasive species and navigational hazards than radiation. The radiation releases were AFTER the tsunami swept this all out to sea. Mon, 2 Jul 2012 01:52:41 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Tsunami-debris-could-pose-deadly-danger-to-boats-161005705.html#IDComment393656504 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Tsunami-debris-could-pose-deadly-danger-to-boats-161005705.html#IDComment393618270 Well they could have the Coast Guard on debris patrol and have contractors available to clean clean things up before they reach the shore Mon, 2 Jul 2012 00:25:50 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Tsunami-debris-could-pose-deadly-danger-to-boats-161005705.html#IDComment393618270 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/GOP-Voters-will-have-final-say-on-health-care-law-161002265.html?clmob=y#IDComment393579812 Perhaps under the ACA he can get a lifetime supply of Fleets & take care of that problem. Sun, 1 Jul 2012 22:54:24 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/GOP-Voters-will-have-final-say-on-health-care-law-161002265.html?clmob=y#IDComment393579812 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Tsunami-debris-could-pose-deadly-danger-to-boats-161005705.html#IDComment393507029 I think what the Congressmen are saying is that because of this danger, we cant just sit by and let it happen. Rather we need to intervene before things get worse, and that doing so will cost us some money. Sun, 1 Jul 2012 20:12:19 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Tsunami-debris-could-pose-deadly-danger-to-boats-161005705.html#IDComment393507029 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Seattle-readies-for-plastic-bag-ban-to-take-effect-Sunday-160910845.html?clmob=y#IDComment392366293 If we could only get the entire state to do this! Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:26:08 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Seattle-readies-for-plastic-bag-ban-to-take-effect-Sunday-160910845.html?clmob=y#IDComment392366293 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/QA-What-does-the-health-care-ruling-mean-for-you-160833815.html#IDComment392108693 Its amazing how many of these supposedly "healthy young people" who do the right thing end up with breast cancer, or colon cancer, or MS, or other serious illness and/or injury always think they are invincable UNTIL they get their diagnosis.. and then bemoan that they will "Lose Everything" with the cost of their treatment. Thats what this program cures. Everyone now has to have insurrance to cover these. No one plans on cancer or getting hit by a bus, but it happens daily, and costs a life's fortune. This law isnt perfect, but its a first step. I hope that with a Democratic Congress and an Obama re-election we can move even closer to universal single payer healthcare in the USA. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:57:30 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/QA-What-does-the-health-care-ruling-mean-for-you-160833815.html#IDComment392108693 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Health-care-ruling-a-political-victory-for-Obama-160680295.html#IDComment391474859 IF we can get a Democrat majority in both houses of Congress this year & retain the presidency, perhaps we CAN move forward with Single Payer. Medicare for all... What a BLESSING Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:35:15 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Health-care-ruling-a-political-victory-for-Obama-160680295.html#IDComment391474859