en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/733093 Comments by Merlaton http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Dead-Animals-Found-In-Garage-Former-Cedar-Rapids-Woman-Charged-With-Abuse-118246479.html#IDComment135918865 All you high minded people with your big talk. Do you not realize that we as a society with our ridiculous pet fascination are to blame for the glut of unwanted animals? Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:59:56 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Dead-Animals-Found-In-Garage-Former-Cedar-Rapids-Woman-Charged-With-Abuse-118246479.html#IDComment135918865 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Vander-Plaats-Government-is-an-Institution-of-God-118055354.html#IDComment135239510 What a nut job. Talk about monster levels of sexual repression. I think the bathroom toe tap is a distinct portability with this man-child. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:03:24 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Vander-Plaats-Government-is-an-Institution-of-God-118055354.html#IDComment135239510 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Tama-Crash-Victim-Family-Says-Driver-Needs-to-be-held-Accountable-117757103.html#IDComment133969370 Require all cars sold in the US to have a proximity scanner requiring a valid code encrypted on the driver's liscense. No valid liscense, car won't start. Require the system to check the status of any new liscense with a DOT database before allowing the vehicle to start and then require a re-verify every 5 days. Think I'm crazy, then how about keep letting everyone who wants to drive and kill people and then throw them in jail for a few years and say nice things like 'justice' and 'closure' and pretend the world is OK. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:41:07 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Tama-Crash-Victim-Family-Says-Driver-Needs-to-be-held-Accountable-117757103.html#IDComment133969370 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Traffic-Camera-Regulations-Win-Committee-Approval-117187933.html#IDComment131723855 Oh boo hoo money is going to an out of state company. Ever hear of Wal Mart or Mc Donalds ? And don't even think of trying to tell me that those places create jobs because the money going back to the city from the jobs is nothing even close to 50%, more like 10%. People here support the out of state corporations just fine, until they get caught speeding. Wed, 2 Mar 2011 00:13:48 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Traffic-Camera-Regulations-Win-Committee-Approval-117187933.html#IDComment131723855 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/House-Ends-Discussion-of-Selling-Pollocks-Mural-to-Fund-Scholarships-116617043.html#IDComment129949152 Does this mean they are going to focus on them 200,000 jobs they promised? So far we have seen proposals to ban speed cameras, get rid of the bottle deposit, sell a work of art, and the Gov is standing in the way of a $75M project to please his donors. The only jobs created in Iowa recently seem to be for slimly politicians and a governor who already gets a fat pension. I don't expect new jobs overnight but some evidence they are at least trying to honor their pledge would be nice. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:16:35 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/House-Ends-Discussion-of-Selling-Pollocks-Mural-to-Fund-Scholarships-116617043.html#IDComment129949152 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/35-Animals-Seized-From-Cedar-Rapids-Home-116487383.html#IDComment128983855 your caps are what is disgusting fool Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:38:00 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/35-Animals-Seized-From-Cedar-Rapids-Home-116487383.html#IDComment128983855 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Firing-of-Cedar-Rapids-Firefighter-Upheld-116242709.html#IDComment128177500 Okey dokey then, say you burn something on the stove and smoke pours out ouf your house. The neighbor calls the FD and they show. Now even though you tell them its out when they get there, they still gotta go through the place to give the all clear. Is this the guy you want doing the walkthrough of your home? Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:01:53 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Firing-of-Cedar-Rapids-Firefighter-Upheld-116242709.html#IDComment128177500 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Tow-Trucks-Emphasize-Downtown-Event-Parking-Shortage-116191834.html#IDComment128103227 Oh no, people are vowing not to live, shop, spend here. Where are they going to shop instead? Oxford? Are they going to see the events in Hills instead because of $5 parking here? The population in CR is increasing steadily despite the parking, the speed cameras, the $500 impound fee and all the other stuff that people claim will 'destroy' the city. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:11:03 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Tow-Trucks-Emphasize-Downtown-Event-Parking-Shortage-116191834.html#IDComment128103227 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cedar-Rapids-Man-Charged-with-Enticing-Girl-9-115981539.html#IDComment127570388 The guy is loose because the cops need the jail to lock up young folks who break alcohol and drug laws. We can't afford to lock up a repeat felon just for showing some kid a mag when people are out there drinking underage and smoking dope. Sat, 12 Feb 2011 18:38:54 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cedar-Rapids-Man-Charged-with-Enticing-Girl-9-115981539.html#IDComment127570388 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cedar-Rapids-Man-Charged-with-Enticing-Girl-9-115981539.html#IDComment127569978 And more importantly, why no mugshot for them? Sat, 12 Feb 2011 18:35:28 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cedar-Rapids-Man-Charged-with-Enticing-Girl-9-115981539.html#IDComment127569978 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Traffic-Cameras-in-Iowa-Not-Going-Away-Anytime-Soon-115752789.html#IDComment127218552 Honestly I agree, put a neon sign that says Speed Camera with a big arrow pointing at the thing. I bet it still makes a mint. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:39:29 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Traffic-Cameras-in-Iowa-Not-Going-Away-Anytime-Soon-115752789.html#IDComment127218552 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Traffic-Cameras-in-Iowa-Not-Going-Away-Anytime-Soon-115752789.html#IDComment127217080 It doesn't matter who owns the car, it matters where you are. If you are outdoors in plain view then you are not entitled to an expectation of privacy regardless of whether you are on you own land, in a car you own, in an airplane, in a movie theater, etc. This is how paparazzi make a living. As far as the well-worn 'friend borrowed the car' the ticket isn't against you for speeding it is a civil fine against you for owning a speeding vehicle. This is no different than parking tickets. Go ahead and try to argue that your friend parked in the handicapped spot and not you and see if they dismiss it. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:30:08 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Traffic-Cameras-in-Iowa-Not-Going-Away-Anytime-Soon-115752789.html#IDComment127217080 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Traffic-Cameras-in-Iowa-Not-Going-Away-Anytime-Soon-115752789.html#IDComment127216213 I wonder how much it would have cost officers in patrol cars to write that many tickets. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:24:29 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Traffic-Cameras-in-Iowa-Not-Going-Away-Anytime-Soon-115752789.html#IDComment127216213 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Branstad-Says-Hell-Enforce-Labor-Agreement-Ban-on-Convention-Center-115655779.html#IDComment126971385 Oh he's just another part of the vocal little minority (1%) who is against these things. Same thing with the little freshmen Republican legislators starting their new term, all wide-eyed, still thinking they are going to change the world. No Republican legislator in their right mind would ever vote against the reccomendation of the police. Cameras are here to stay folks, I know its tough, but try learning to drive. Wed, 9 Feb 2011 19:58:25 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Branstad-Says-Hell-Enforce-Labor-Agreement-Ban-on-Convention-Center-115655779.html#IDComment126971385 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/AP-Interview-Cedar-Rapids-Flood-Official-Calls-Feds-Slow--115578009.html#IDComment126751160 Federal response is slow, and in other news, rapper caught with pot... Tue, 8 Feb 2011 20:21:19 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/AP-Interview-Cedar-Rapids-Flood-Official-Calls-Feds-Slow--115578009.html#IDComment126751160 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Iowa-City-Police-Say-Man-Punched-Officer-In-Face-Outside-Bar-115489539.html#IDComment126577188 Most people wait until the cop actually tries to arrest or fine them to attack, this guy is a double idiot who could likely have walked on by. Tue, 8 Feb 2011 00:31:37 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Iowa-City-Police-Say-Man-Punched-Officer-In-Face-Outside-Bar-115489539.html#IDComment126577188 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cedar-Rapids-Police-Begin-Side-Street-Towing-115517109.html#IDComment126563986 I sure hope I don't "get town" anytime soon. Mon, 7 Feb 2011 23:05:16 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cedar-Rapids-Police-Begin-Side-Street-Towing-115517109.html#IDComment126563986 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Former-Iowa-City-School-Bus-Driver-Sentenced-for-Child-Porn-114766294.html#IDComment124259670 What about counseling? Would that help? Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:03:53 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Former-Iowa-City-School-Bus-Driver-Sentenced-for-Child-Porn-114766294.html#IDComment124259670 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Hempstead-Cheerleaders-Will-Compete-in-Orlando-114314959.html#IDComment122631195 Trust me, the heads are still up there. Public school officials never cease to amaze. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:34:45 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Hempstead-Cheerleaders-Will-Compete-in-Orlando-114314959.html#IDComment122631195 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Police-Woman-Drunk-at-Mall-with-Young-Son-113914059.html#IDComment121962209 Thumbs down thunderlips all you want but you pretenders know that he is right. Mother basically gets the kid unless she is in jail. Father loses kid for having bad attitude or looking at family court judge funny. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:25:14 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Police-Woman-Drunk-at-Mall-with-Young-Son-113914059.html#IDComment121962209