gdp's Comments

KCRG : Local Union Negotiates Pay Raise for UIHC Employees | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, an

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 02:53:18 +0000

If I'm not mistaken the hospital doesn't use state money for salaries, as they can pay from what the hospital earns as a business. So this shouldn't impact the state budget at all.

KCRG : Group Says Poll Shows Support to Expand Smoking Ban | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, an

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:39:57 +0000

Me chomping down a big ole greasy burger sitting say 3 booths away doesn't make your cholesterol go up and cause a heart attack unlike second hand smoke increasing my chance of getting lung cancer. Although I will agree that bad habits are easily picked up by kids from their parents regarding smoking and eating, but in general, a "fattie" as you call it won't be a detriment to other unknown diners like a smoker will.

KCRG : Group Says Poll Shows Support to Expand Smoking Ban | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, an

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:35:14 +0000

Umm...In segregation people didn't have a choice of being White, Black, Hispanic, or whatever. But people do have a choice whether or not to smoke. So if you don't like what group your "Segregated too" then you can change that by not smoking. Ethnic people can't just decide to be a different color (except for Michael Jackson). Big difference between Anti-smoking laws and segregation.

KCRG : Cedar Rapids Police Chief Calls Camera Ban Bill “Ludicrous” | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, I

Sat, 5 Feb 2011 10:58:49 +0000

I would urge everyone to write their Senatros and House Representative to support this bill!! The more they hear from us the more this bill has a chance of passing. Here's the link to find your Senator and House Rep.'s email: http://www.legis.state.ia.us/FindLeg/

KCRG : Hawkeye Football Finds New Hotel Home for 2011 | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Wea

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:41:21 +0000

Regardless if it's taxpayer money or $5 hotdog revenue, the money belongs to the state. This is a waste of state money. When these kids make it to the NFL they'll have to learn to play with distractions. So I say distract a way and learn a lesson to concentrate on task at hand while saving money that could be used to actually support academics....the real reason for the U of I.

KCRG : Cedar Rapids Mayor Polling People | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather | Local

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:58:31 +0000

Oh I wish he'd call our house!! This would be one poll I would not hang up on. I'll just post it here No on the Tax, No on the Cameras, this city already has a bad reputation and these are making it worse. Flood Insurance is chaper than an ugly wall. I already pay taxes for road repair, so figure out how to do it with the money you get already. and I'm not impressed with this continual tax, tax, tax stance the council seems to have taken. There....poll done.

KCRG : Cedar Rapids Leaders Pitch Ice Arena to Host Volleyball Tournament | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa N

Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:08:04 +0000

I know Chief Graham loves events like this....more money for the pollice dept. from unsuspecting motorist and his cameras.

KCRG : Crews Still Plowing Through Cedar Rapids Snow Emergency | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports

Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:56:53 +0000

I would personally like to thank the plow drivers for their hard work on Christmas Eve and more than likely giving of themselves on Christmas so we can all travel as safe as possible!!! Thank You!!!

KCRG : Council Postpones Next Vote on Pet Licenses | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weathe

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:43:47 +0000

You know the council will green light this no matter what we the public want, it’s more money for them so it’s a no brainer for them. It’s sad but it’s the way this council works, with no regards to what we the people really want. On another thought, the budget of Animal control is around $600k if I remember correctly and is controlled by the CRPD. The new redlight tax brings in close to if not more than $600k….anyone else see an obvious solution here??? At least until we get some decent council members to get rid of the cameras….someday

KCRG : Council Approves Pet Licensing; Two More Votes Yet to Come | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Spo

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 03:12:10 +0000

As usual, the council votes for what THEY want, and not what the PEOPLE who put them in office want. We already pay taxes to provide animal control is this not double dipping? This city is truly making me sick to say I live here of which if my situation was different I would remedy that right quick.

KCRG : Only 26 Cited on Rainy Day Near Kinnick | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather |

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 13:53:08 +0000

Marion cops must not have been working at this game.

GazetteOnline.com : Allegiant adding Phoenix-Mesa flights from Quad Cities

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:34:16 +0000

Allegiant will probably be cheaper out of Moline and yet another reason to avoid the Cedar Rapids Airport. When is AirTran coming to CID? When is CID going to "Get IT" and realize the amount of lost business to MLI.

GazetteOnline.com : Council member asks what public wants to see: New Central Fire Station or Taco Bell?

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:30:48 +0000

Hey Tom, maybe they should close off all the resturants on 33rd ave. then since you can see them when you pull off the interstate. Seriously..Taco Bell is a property tax paying entity, a fire station is not, this is a no brainer but then I guess that means Tom qualifies.

GazetteOnline.com : What’s on your mind today?

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 03:58:31 +0000

Thats odd as I go to quite a few games and towards the end of last seasn they were having regular attendance north of 4000 people and the arena only holds 5000+. Things are improving now that the new owners are investing in the team and they've signed on for 10 years or so. I love free tickets so if they aren't using them I'll take em ;)

KCRG : Consumers Have Power in Auto Business | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather | Bu

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 01:53:13 +0000

Amen to that!!

KCRG : Consumers Have Power in Auto Business | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather | Bu

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:33:47 +0000

Well when people with good credit can't even get a loan what do they expect! Until the banks that used our tax dollars to survive loosen up and help those that helped them nothing is going to improve.

GazetteOnline.com : License fees will make it easier to reunite owners with lost pets

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 03:47:52 +0000

Wonder what tax they'll come up with after this one?? I thought they were done but foolish me. I'm sure there is plenty left these guys haven't touched yet.

GazetteOnline.com : Solid waste agency first in Iowa to recycle electronics for free

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:43:43 +0000

About time!! I never understood the policy. It was always cheaper to just toss it instead of recycle it. Still not sure why they would have to pay the Walford company to take it as I'm sure the company will be making money off the usable parts and materials while also receivinga per ton price on the leftovers. But hey all I can say is it's about time!!

GazetteOnline.com : What’s on your mind today?

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:29:51 +0000

While I see an over abundance to the point of excessive coverage of Iowa football I wonder where is the coverage of our local team the Cedar Rapids Roughriders at? They have a preseason game in little over 2 weeks and I haven't seen one article introducing us to these fine atheletes or the team in general. Come on Gazette let's show some support to one of the very few entertainement opportunities in C.R.!!!

KCRG : New Tailgating Rules Will Mean More Citations, Less Trips to Jail to Prevent Overcrowding | KCRG-TV9

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:15:36 +0000

And you seem to be very narrowminded...shall we continue the name calling it accomplishes so much.