en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/2500691 Comments by One_World http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Former-councilwoman-claims-Puyallup-mayor-inappropriately-touched-her-162829566.html?clmob=y#IDComment404236989 We have created a society in which human touch is considered harassment and that is a sad outcome of our modern norms. That explains why the US is considered such a lonely country where people die alone with no one around to comfort them with an embrace or human touch. There is a difference between human touch and sexual assault but in our society we do not distinguish between these two. No wonder our children and senior citizens are depressed because there is no one who wants to hold their hand when they need a hug or simply an arm around their shoulder. I envy the Mexican community because men embrace men and children are loved through human touch. A sad tale of our society indeed! Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:28:29 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Former-councilwoman-claims-Puyallup-mayor-inappropriately-touched-her-162829566.html?clmob=y#IDComment404236989 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/McKennas-policy-assistant-Kathlyn-Ehl-Shut-up-and-speak-english-asians-162632686.html#IDComment403204980 If McKenna allows her to stay that says a lot about his willingness to allow racism among his staff to remain unchecked. She has to go! Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:58:59 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/McKennas-policy-assistant-Kathlyn-Ehl-Shut-up-and-speak-english-asians-162632686.html#IDComment403204980 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Man-woman-critically-injured-in-Ballard-shooting-ex-boyfriend-arrested-162463096.html#IDComment402151903 Yeah, like the freedom to be gun down by some punk who purchased several guns legally, and the freedom to worry about my family's safety because my neighbor owns an arsenal of guns and the freedom of not knowing if I or my wife or my kids will be killed by some crazy guy shooting at innocent victims in schools, cafes and on our street. Are you advocating for our children to carry guns into their schools too? Guess what? our freedoms are not what you think. And the third world you mention is not what you think, there are almost 200 countries in the world and not everyone wants to come here. In fact, US retirees leave the US by the thousands each month. Mexico alone has about 1 million US citizens who live in Mexico freely and they are very happy and over 5 million US citizens live abroad excluding the military. So, stop telling yourself and the rest of us that the US is the land of milk and honey because it isn't and the stress of not knowing when an idiot with a legal gun will use it against me or my family is enough for me to want to leave. Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:22:12 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Man-woman-critically-injured-in-Ballard-shooting-ex-boyfriend-arrested-162463096.html#IDComment402151903 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Man-woman-critically-injured-in-Ballard-shooting-ex-boyfriend-arrested-162463096.html#IDComment402116443 More guns, more guns!! Thank you NRA for giving these punks the freedom to own guns and shoot to kill. The free society we live in is more dangerous by the day because the principle of gun ownership is more important than public safety and sanity. The US has become a dangerous country and foreign visitors are more concerned each day about travelling to this "wild west" country. Wake up and realize that our society is no better than Mexico or Beirut. In fact I am thinking of relocating to another country with gun restrictions. Sun, 15 Jul 2012 13:48:15 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Man-woman-critically-injured-in-Ballard-shooting-ex-boyfriend-arrested-162463096.html#IDComment402116443 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Burglary-victims-facing-lawsuit-for-adding-bars-to-their-doors-162307106.html?clmob=y#IDComment401013332 I am 100% with the homeowners' association in this case. When the owners bought the house they did so fully aware of the existance of rules and they signed papers saying they agree and they were given copies to read. Of course they need to check with the association first before making any significant changes. If they and you don't like rules, then buy your house elsewhere. You can't change horses in mid-race and think it is ok. Regardless of the safety issue there are rules that apply to all neighbors. They bough the farm and they are free to sell it again and buy somewhere else. Sorry! Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:51:23 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Burglary-victims-facing-lawsuit-for-adding-bars-to-their-doors-162307106.html?clmob=y#IDComment401013332 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Report-Penn-St-officials-hid-abuse-failed-to-protect-kids-162199995.html?clmob=y#IDComment400460957 The NCAA is also part of the problem. In fact they are the problem. They will not do anything that could impact their million dollar salaries. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:01:32 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Report-Penn-St-officials-hid-abuse-failed-to-protect-kids-162199995.html?clmob=y#IDComment400460957 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Report-Penn-St-officials-hid-abuse-failed-to-protect-kids-162199995.html?clmob=y#IDComment400460620 And the NCAA with their $2 million a year salary president won't do anything that could impact their salaries and perks. Yes I am talking about Mark Emmert who used to make $1 million at UW (and the Seattle sports fans never questioned why a public service official made so much money). College sports is the same everywhere in the country even here in Seattle. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:00:44 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Report-Penn-St-officials-hid-abuse-failed-to-protect-kids-162199995.html?clmob=y#IDComment400460620 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Report-Penn-St-officials-hid-abuse-failed-to-protect-kids-162199995.html?clmob=y#IDComment400429439 The same would happen here in Seattle. College football is bigger than any concerns for a few members of the community and fans are so blind to wrongdoings by football players and coaches that they will look the other way. It is the reality of a sport crazy society. In addition money always talks louder (at least for a decade or so) Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:55:10 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Report-Penn-St-officials-hid-abuse-failed-to-protect-kids-162199995.html?clmob=y#IDComment400429439 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/6-injured-as-gunfire-erupts-at-S-Seattle-house-party-160996445.html#IDComment393408751 Viva the NRA! The access to guns in the US makes our country a dangerous place to live. More fights, more guns, more tension, more killings. And we talk about Mexico? I am laughing but I am also worried about the guns my neighbors have. Sun, 1 Jul 2012 16:12:37 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/6-injured-as-gunfire-erupts-at-S-Seattle-house-party-160996445.html#IDComment393408751 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/QA-What-does-the-health-care-ruling-mean-for-you-160833815.html#IDComment392420009 So, you say people work for things, like seniors who collect more social security than they ever put in? or the children of the wealthy who didn't work for the millions they have inherited? And what entitles the rich to pay less taxes as a percentage of their income than the hard working people of this country? Please, give me a break and either see the reality or if you are a rich-publican keep defending your right to keep more than the rest of us. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 02:22:21 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/QA-What-does-the-health-care-ruling-mean-for-you-160833815.html#IDComment392420009 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/QA-What-does-the-health-care-ruling-mean-for-you-160833815.html#IDComment392418311 Yes, I am happy. What a wonderful day in our country! Now, you rich-publicans watch out not to get your blood pressure too high because the healthcare act benefits aren't implemented yet. You need to wait a little longer. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 02:18:44 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/QA-What-does-the-health-care-ruling-mean-for-you-160833815.html#IDComment392418311 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Monroe-police-bust-suspected-teenage-vandals-159528935.html?clmob=y#IDComment384705944 Agree, parents need to be more involved but also what are they learning in the Monroe schools? Is Monroe not providing enough opportunities for youth to be involved in clean activites? Is Monroe ignoring the needs of youth to stay busy and active? How about community recreation places, work opportunities, civic engagement, social norms classes. I believe this issue represents the Monroe community more than these young thoughs. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:14:57 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Monroe-police-bust-suspected-teenage-vandals-159528935.html?clmob=y#IDComment384705944 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Easing-of-pot-laws-poses-challenge-for-parents-159358375.html#IDComment383388545 Your argument is so ignorant that it almost begs ignoring but here I am replying. Probably 50% of high school and college kids smoke pot even if it is done as casul use. Also parents smoke pot, doctors, professional athletes, movie stars and politicians. So, I guess we better build bigger prisons. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 23:20:43 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Easing-of-pot-laws-poses-challenge-for-parents-159358375.html#IDComment383388545 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Easing-of-pot-laws-poses-challenge-for-parents-159358375.html#IDComment383276102 So, parents don't talk about pot at home but they have no problem stocking up with wine and liquor from the store. They even have fancy cellars and bars built at home right next to the children's play area in the basement and funny how that doesn't seem to be a problem, even though alcoholism is a problem in our society. Pot in schools and in particular high school is prevalent and your kids will learn by doing. Wouldn't it be nice if you give them guidance instead of silence? I don't smoke pot and never have but the conversation with my children is always aimed at teaching and guiding and we hope for the best. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:50:15 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Easing-of-pot-laws-poses-challenge-for-parents-159358375.html#IDComment383276102 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Sources-Immunity-offered-to-certain-illegal-immigrants-159184665.html#IDComment382427659 La verdad es que Obama tomo una decisión muy importante y el voto Latino lo hará presidente otra vez. Tenemos que apoyarlo y presionarlo para que reforme el sistema migratorio una vez por todas. Viva Obama!! Opps!! I forgot I am communicating with folks who only speak English. What I said is that Latinos will elect Obama again. Sorry for the bad news for you! Sat, 16 Jun 2012 15:12:32 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Sources-Immunity-offered-to-certain-illegal-immigrants-159184665.html#IDComment382427659 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Sources-Immunity-offered-to-certain-illegal-immigrants-159184665.html#IDComment382420208 Here is something for your to keep in mind. When you are so old that you need someone to change your diapers, guess what? that person might be a brown skin undocumented immigrant. But don't you worry, they will do their job with love and care because it is the only way they know how to be. And your humanity and dignity will remain intact and they will not accuse you of draining the welfare system that you will depend on because NONE OF US pay enough into the system to cover the cost of elderly care. Until then, just continue to trash the undocumented immgrants and keep raising your blood pressure, but be assured that someone who you hate today will care for you when the time comes. Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:58:58 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Sources-Immunity-offered-to-certain-illegal-immigrants-159184665.html#IDComment382420208 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Sources-Immunity-offered-to-certain-illegal-immigrants-159184665.html#IDComment382415854 A very smart political move by Obama and a very sensislbe decision that addresses the dignity and hopes of so many young people who had none. Now, MCKENNA AND RONMEY will have to respond and please the TEA-PARTY. The positions are clear and my choice is made. I will vote for Obama and Inslee and the Latino vote will remain with the Democrats in Washington State and accross the country. McKenna, you will loose the election, but the tea-party will still love you. Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:51:10 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Sources-Immunity-offered-to-certain-illegal-immigrants-159184665.html#IDComment382415854 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Bring-back-our-Sonics-rally-in-Seattles-Pioneer-Square-159054575.html?clmob=y#IDComment381241475 People are against taxes for education, but they will pay for millions to support ultra-rich team owners. I don't get it! I guess education is less important than the game. On top of that, the traffic mess will be unbearable. Dumb! Fri, 15 Jun 2012 01:40:43 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Bring-back-our-Sonics-rally-in-Seattles-Pioneer-Square-159054575.html?clmob=y#IDComment381241475 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/McKenna-Inslee-meet-in-1st-debate-in-Spokane--158648345.html#IDComment379990475 McKenna wants health care to remain the privilege of the few, just at a time when the US has become a nation of tens of millions of obese people and at a time when mental illness is prevalent in particular with our veterans. He doesn't support health care for those who can't afford it and that includes the veterans who served and got out without health benefits. So much for McKenna's support for our military. Second McKenna wants proof of legal residency to get a drivers license which allows for insurance coverage. In other words undocumented immigrants who work in our service industry and agro industry will continue to drive under the McKenna plan but this time without insurance putting me and my family at risk on the road across WA State. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:05:30 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/McKenna-Inslee-meet-in-1st-debate-in-Spokane--158648345.html#IDComment379990475 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/It-was-just-one-persons-stupid-mistake-158676265.html#IDComment379984775 I am sorry but I don't buy it. These kids acting this way put themselves and others at risk. Sorry young lady, you and your friends took part in something illegal, wrong and very dangerous. Face the consecuences and let it be a lesson for life. I hope this follows you the rest of your life. Where were their parents? Here is a reality check for everyone, if you change the color of the skin of the participants the article and the police would probably be talking about gang activity. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:55:07 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/It-was-just-one-persons-stupid-mistake-158676265.html#IDComment379984775