en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/4609391 Comments by OpenBrain http://www.katu.com/news/national/JetBlue-pilot-Clayton-Osbon-to-stand-trial-over-in-flight-freak-out-159192745.html#IDComment381708889 Trial? Waste of taxpayer money. I am sure he will not fly as a pilot again, so take away his pilots license (permanently) and the judge, without trial, can order him hospitalized as long as he is a threat.If he is not, put him on the no fly list and lets all move on, he just lost some of his 'screws'. This trial will serve no end. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:34:46 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/JetBlue-pilot-Clayton-Osbon-to-stand-trial-over-in-flight-freak-out-159192745.html#IDComment381708889 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Woman-held-for-Ore-tax-fraud-was-issued-21M-debit-card-157887675.html?clmob=y#IDComment376410106 Fire everyone who approved out and the supervisors and bosses all the way to the department head.the problem is that computers did NOT check this, not a m.atter of bogus return so much as that EVERY return check should be less than the amount paid in in taxes,(perhaps with some buffer, but a mathematical check should be done) fire them all Fri, 8 Jun 2012 05:20:12 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Woman-held-for-Ore-tax-fraud-was-issued-21M-debit-card-157887675.html?clmob=y#IDComment376410106 http://www.katu.com/politics/Portland-Police-Bureau-Officer-John-Myers-Extreme-Products-law-enforcement-equipment-for-sale-155589055.html#IDComment370076588 conflict...of...interest. Here are two examples 1. Cop attends meeting where requirements for new body armour is discussed, he then has inside information to begin preparing his bidss. 2. Bidding cannot really be blind. There will be hints in the language of the bids. They already say there is not enough competition, which means silly RFPs; look, this cop is not even making anything, he is just marking up product: there should be 20 or more bids for uniforms, not that unique. I have often influenced others opinions, and they may not even know. We the taxpayers cannot know what work is being directed to this company. The fact that theses guys are pushing it means it's for profit and they are crooked. No? Why not make out zero profit then? The design is to legally enrich this cop in a manger illegal now. Wed, 30 May 2012 07:06:57 +0000 http://www.katu.com/politics/Portland-Police-Bureau-Officer-John-Myers-Extreme-Products-law-enforcement-equipment-for-sale-155589055.html#IDComment370076588 http://www.katu.com/politics/Portland-Police-Bureau-Officer-John-Myers-Extreme-Products-law-enforcement-equipment-for-sale-155589055.html#IDComment370070577 It's illegal and it should stay illegal. There is zero justification for this. Increase competition? Bull. They mean inside line. There is no reason a local company has to make the sale, and no excuse for this crap. If you need me to explain how stupid this is you are one of the crooked proponents...this will not happen. Fox... Henhouse... Wed, 30 May 2012 06:51:56 +0000 http://www.katu.com/politics/Portland-Police-Bureau-Officer-John-Myers-Extreme-Products-law-enforcement-equipment-for-sale-155589055.html#IDComment370070577 http://www.katu.com/politics/Multnomah-County-Sheriff-Dan-Staton-Portland-Mayor-Sam-Adams-fingerprinting-151084485.html#IDComment358319267 A million bucks...ten fingers...maybe just use the photo copier and have the criminals take a seat? Really though, we are going to see more gaps apart as local governments attempt to pull back, fine with me, trim enough and when some gets put back it might get put back more thoughtfully. Fri, 11 May 2012 07:47:09 +0000 http://www.katu.com/politics/Multnomah-County-Sheriff-Dan-Staton-Portland-Mayor-Sam-Adams-fingerprinting-151084485.html#IDComment358319267 http://www.katu.com/news/national/FBI-police-hunt-kidnap-slaying-suspect-2-girls-150768065.html#IDComment357232303 What the heck would cause his wife and mother to protect him? This is the type of case where (if they are saved) those little girls deserve to have swift, permanent justic. Wed, 9 May 2012 15:56:31 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/FBI-police-hunt-kidnap-slaying-suspect-2-girls-150768065.html#IDComment357232303 http://www.katu.com/politics/Willamette-Week-Ellen-Rosenblum-oregon-attorney-general-Backpage-com-150724695.html#IDComment357191194 There is nothing to untangle here. Wed, 9 May 2012 14:37:04 +0000 http://www.katu.com/politics/Willamette-Week-Ellen-Rosenblum-oregon-attorney-general-Backpage-com-150724695.html#IDComment357191194 http://www.katu.com/home/video/Music-video-made-my-young-cancer-patients-goes-viral-150537725.html#IDComment356926363 You are a fighter, and using music to express your strength is powerful and inspirational! Wed, 9 May 2012 03:48:50 +0000 http://www.katu.com/home/video/Music-video-made-my-young-cancer-patients-goes-viral-150537725.html#IDComment356926363 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Raccoon-gets-into-a-brawl-with-a-pit-bull-and-its-owner-150475375.html#IDComment356262931 I agree with LakeOSteve2 (with the exception of the silly political bit),Mctacobell and Common_Tator etc, I am not sure how you could read/write that story and make any sense of why the doctor suggests no rabies shot...but there is nothing wrong with the coon, didn't anyone read 'Where the Red Fern Grows'? Dont run with an Axe and a coon is usually gonna take a dog, though a pit bull I would give an edge, so stay out of the fight. Do not grab a coon by any body part. Really. Lady is lucky to have all of her fingers. Tue, 8 May 2012 05:53:47 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Raccoon-gets-into-a-brawl-with-a-pit-bull-and-its-owner-150475375.html#IDComment356262931 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teen-accused-of-fleeing-scene-of-accident-on-the-run-again-150251325.html#IDComment354553859 Fair enough, that is not information that I have. I empathize with the man who was struck, and the kid should be more closely monitored or incarcerated, that is for a judge to decide, I just think death is overkill for a child. Sat, 5 May 2012 08:26:06 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teen-accused-of-fleeing-scene-of-accident-on-the-run-again-150251325.html#IDComment354553859 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teen-accused-of-fleeing-scene-of-accident-on-the-run-again-150251325.html#IDComment354454155 To "commonsense33" and others who would 'snuff him out', there is a difference between a reckless troubled 14 year old and sociopathalogical adults who, I might agree, cannot be rehabilitated.I think your opinion is short sighted.This is not a rapist or sadist, just a punk.There is hope for children who steal cars and run away. Sat, 5 May 2012 04:27:52 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teen-accused-of-fleeing-scene-of-accident-on-the-run-again-150251325.html#IDComment354454155 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Driver-leads-police-on-chase-crashes-into-police-car-and-then-flees-147380775.html#IDComment338645767 Yeah, if its not a stolen car there is NO excuse to chase the crazy guy, I am glad they chose to not chase any more, this is the correct decision...he will be in custody by tomorrow night. Fifty fifty he will go home where he can be picked up. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:08:16 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Driver-leads-police-on-chase-crashes-into-police-car-and-then-flees-147380775.html#IDComment338645767 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teen-flash-mob-strikes-again----this-time-at-Nordstom-147414585.html?clmob=y#IDComment338637974 No real consequences for shoplifting, I am surprised this is not more common. I think a shotgun full of rock salt would put the fear of god into these punks. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:48:52 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teen-flash-mob-strikes-again----this-time-at-Nordstom-147414585.html?clmob=y#IDComment338637974 http://www.katu.com/living/health/Should-hospitals-stop-giving-out-formula-samples-147046525.html#IDComment337078720 We had twins, could not keep up at first, formula was essential...we breast fed through 9 months, occasional formula but 95%breast milk we were even able to get ahead at time with pump...I say to this consumer advocacy group: Go To Hell. I will let you know when I don't want something you narrow minded punks. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:15:57 +0000 http://www.katu.com/living/health/Should-hospitals-stop-giving-out-formula-samples-147046525.html#IDComment337078720 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Baby-in-critical-condition-after-falling-into-washing-machine-144063816.html#IDComment323177646 I have kids and often worry that they may get hurt in some odd way...but my laundry room is gated, and I am trying to imagine when you would have water in a washing machine if it was not running...if it was running it would be difficult if not impossible for an 18 month old to open, after climbing pretty high for a child of this age. I feel terrible for the child and family, and do not want to jump to conclusion, but this explanation as written is not plausible... At all...I hope to hear more after a KATU reporter has time to actually investigate. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:41:55 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Baby-in-critical-condition-after-falling-into-washing-machine-144063816.html#IDComment323177646