en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/622844 Comments by LolaA http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/19/report-woman-killed-in-blairs-ferry-road-crash-was-intoxiated#IDComment94216325 We hit a skunk one time, my husband wanted to go back to see if we could help it. I talked him out of that one, didn't think it would be a good idea at all. Not to make light of a woman losing her life, but at first, we don't always make a good decision. The man came back, so he ultimately made the right decision. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:04:52 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/19/report-woman-killed-in-blairs-ferry-road-crash-was-intoxiated#IDComment94216325 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/05/13/sexual-relationships-between-students-and-teachers#IDComment75420480 I remember when I was a junior at Jefferson, the art teacher married a student. Nothing was ever said or done about it. There were a lot of things back then that passed as ok, that would be big trouble today. Fri, 14 May 2010 14:16:00 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/05/13/sexual-relationships-between-students-and-teachers#IDComment75420480 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/03/15/photos-investigators-search-dog-breeding-kennel-for-signs-of-neglect#IDComment62393564 The dogs in the pictures look pretty good. Hugs4U makes good sense. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:23:51 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/03/15/photos-investigators-search-dog-breeding-kennel-for-signs-of-neglect#IDComment62393564 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/03/09/man-sentenced-to-prison-for-200-pounds-of-marijuana#IDComment60787623 What a waste ... legalize it and tax it ... don't put them in jail. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:28:26 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/03/09/man-sentenced-to-prison-for-200-pounds-of-marijuana#IDComment60787623 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/12/31/photos-jeffersons-band-of-blue-plays-the-holiday-bowl#IDComment49795641 Rreally .. .rehearsing since December. Who writes this stuff? Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:21:14 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/12/31/photos-jeffersons-band-of-blue-plays-the-holiday-bowl#IDComment49795641 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/12/23/alliant-prepares-for-possible-ice#IDComment48799950 As a regulated company, they would not take their profits ... they would pass the cost on to customers. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:07:54 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/12/23/alliant-prepares-for-possible-ice#IDComment48799950 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/12/15/husband-wants-forgiveness-for-wife-who-killed-their-child#IDComment47586418 I agree with everything you said. I was on a murder jury one time, though nothing as horrific as this. It was extremely difficult. I can't begin to imagine the stress the jury was under. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:16:06 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/12/15/husband-wants-forgiveness-for-wife-who-killed-their-child#IDComment47586418 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/10/27/widespread-power-outage-in-linn-county#IDComment40975547 I've always thought of the power grid as kind of like a big bucket of water with spickets on the bottom. The power goes in the top and out the bottom, but you can never tell exactly where your power came from. The power from the Palo plant could be sold to another consumer on the grid. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:20:25 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/10/27/widespread-power-outage-in-linn-county#IDComment40975547 http://gazetteonline.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2009/10/22/stock-market%e2%80%99s-surge-debunks-socialism-talk#IDComment39924929 As much as I would like to blame the democrats for the current state of the economy, I believe there is enough blame to pass around to everyone. Generous lending policies without proper oversight caused the mortgage bubble. How many times did we see ads on the internet for a $500,000 mortgage with a $900 payment? I know that's not a reality, but many were duped by it. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:43:03 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2009/10/22/stock-market%e2%80%99s-surge-debunks-socialism-talk#IDComment39924929 http://gazetteonline.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2009/10/22/stock-market%e2%80%99s-surge-debunks-socialism-talk#IDComment39911573 Does anyone in your family tree own a dictionary? Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:50:52 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2009/10/22/stock-market%e2%80%99s-surge-debunks-socialism-talk#IDComment39911573 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/10/16/your-view-balloon-boy-overblown#IDComment38961391 I'm very glad the little boy is ok. That being said, the whole time we were watching the events, I had a strong feeling he was hiding somewhere. Call it experience, or mother's intuition. My son was known to do some bone headed things when he was younger, that's why we didn't have shiny things, that were asking to be set free. Sounds like his parents need a dose of common sense. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:33:39 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/10/16/your-view-balloon-boy-overblown#IDComment38961391 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/10/13/college-student-hit-killed-by-train-near-mount-pleasant#IDComment38527415 How sad. What could have gone wrong in her young life to make her want to sit on the railroad tracks? We all need to teach our children that what now seems like something insurmountable will pass. To her family ... I'm so very sorry for your loss. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:16:46 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/10/13/college-student-hit-killed-by-train-near-mount-pleasant#IDComment38527415 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/10/12/your-view-legalize-medical-marijuana#IDComment38375608 Absolutely ... a win/win situation all around. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:54:58 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/10/12/your-view-legalize-medical-marijuana#IDComment38375608 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/10/12/your-view-legalize-medical-marijuana#IDComment38375227 I totally agree with you. Legalize it, tax it. Just like ending prohibition helped put an end to the great depression, this could help pull us out of this one. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:50:01 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/10/12/your-view-legalize-medical-marijuana#IDComment38375227 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2009/10/07/registered-iowa-city-sex-offender-arrested-for-indecent-exposure#IDComment37623919 Is there effective rehab for this sort of thing? For his sake and the sake of those around him, I hope there is. Wed, 7 Oct 2009 14:47:23 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2009/10/07/registered-iowa-city-sex-offender-arrested-for-indecent-exposure#IDComment37623919 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2009/10/05/70-year-old-robbery-victim-also-sexually-assaulted-police-say#IDComment37340574 I believe the high homicide rate in Texas is linked to the gangs from New Orleans moving to Dallas and starting a war with the local gangs. They have been steadily killing each other. It also has to do with the drug problems on the border. It's not as simple as equating the homicide rate to the death penalty. Mon, 5 Oct 2009 20:02:24 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2009/10/05/70-year-old-robbery-victim-also-sexually-assaulted-police-say#IDComment37340574 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2009/09/30/government-programs-full-of-waste-greed#IDComment37085535 I couldn't have said it better!! But just as I imagined, most don't see it that way. They must be wondering who it going to take care of them. Sat, 3 Oct 2009 23:32:37 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2009/09/30/government-programs-full-of-waste-greed#IDComment37085535 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/news-hawk/2009/10/02/octogenarian-man-rescued-from-8-foot-hole-in-walcott#IDComment36850253 I"m glad he made it out, and hope he's ok. I hope I have his energy when I'm 80! Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:43:07 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/news-hawk/2009/10/02/octogenarian-man-rescued-from-8-foot-hole-in-walcott#IDComment36850253 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2009/09/25/rain-at-penn-state-forecasted-perhaps-a-deluge#IDComment36063794 Sounds like there's gonna be a wet t-shirt contest!! Go Hawkeyes! Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:47:50 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2009/09/25/rain-at-penn-state-forecasted-perhaps-a-deluge#IDComment36063794 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/09/25/motorcycle-rider-seriously-hurt-cedar-rapids-crash#IDComment35910901 I pray he's ok. It sounds very similar to the accident that took my brother's leg. I also hope the lady that made the turn is ok. It's got to be tough for her. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:36:05 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/09/25/motorcycle-rider-seriously-hurt-cedar-rapids-crash#IDComment35910901