en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/199903 Comments by Quaoptic http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portland-Public-Schools-select-448-mil-bond-option-to-repair-schools-160343415.html#IDComment389808281 This is a perfect example why we moved out of Multnomah county. More money at the home owners expense for negligence and mismanagement. Yes we saw it coming like many did, originally asked for 540 million plus, so now 448 million doesn't sound too bad eh? Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:53:53 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portland-Public-Schools-select-448-mil-bond-option-to-repair-schools-160343415.html#IDComment389808281 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Rangers-shoot-coyote-that-had-run-in-with-young-girl-160288795.html?clmob=y#IDComment389363053 You're right, we are taking their homes away, more like squeezing them out. The behavior of this coyote was a bit bizarre. I had to shoot two coyotes last year on my acreage because they're behavior became stalking-like. The others I leave alone, these two had to be removed because of their aggressiveness. The one point that is NEVER mentioned about coyotes is they are incredibly cunning animals, visibly and evidently thinking rather than behaving with instinctive routine. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:11:54 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Rangers-shoot-coyote-that-had-run-in-with-young-girl-160288795.html?clmob=y#IDComment389363053 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Number-of-Wash-state-parks-volunteers-drops-sharply-160138895.html#IDComment389352912 In our current political mess, we even now have to "apply" and gain approval to volunteer at a state or federal park. The endless fees between, federal, state and county almost eliminate the joy of being able to enjoy a day at the park. I'm sorry, I pay taxes-what are our taxes going for in the first place? I recall a day when the US Government didn't own everything, the people did. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:54:41 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Number-of-Wash-state-parks-volunteers-drops-sharply-160138895.html#IDComment389352912 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Protesters-climb-up-flag-poles-near-state-capitol-160274095.html#IDComment389319993 Well put. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:10:53 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Protesters-climb-up-flag-poles-near-state-capitol-160274095.html#IDComment389319993 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Person-shooting-at-fireworks-container-sets-off-huge-explosion-160248905.html#IDComment389188043 A classic example of irresponsible gun ownership. Perhaps they should have been standing a little closer to the container? Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:04:44 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Person-shooting-at-fireworks-container-sets-off-huge-explosion-160248905.html#IDComment389188043 http://www.katu.com/news/local/I-thought-they-were-robbing-cars-then-I-saw-the-fire-160120685.html#IDComment388051310 Is the news broadening their coverage of fires lately or does it seem to be a increase in fires in general? It is amazing the fires a single engine can squash. Keep up the good work. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:02:40 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/I-thought-they-were-robbing-cars-then-I-saw-the-fire-160120685.html#IDComment388051310 http://www.katu.com/news/local/One-dies-in-three-car-crash-on-Northeast-Lombard-Street-160091065.html#IDComment387709043 Wow, in this case, your comment is rather inappropriate. Someone has lost their life, lets be respectful. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 04:21:48 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/One-dies-in-three-car-crash-on-Northeast-Lombard-Street-160091065.html#IDComment387709043 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Indian-man-unrepentant-after-beheading-daughter-159577625.html?clmob=y#IDComment387611117 Its good to live in a culture where parents do not "own" their children to barter. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:41:22 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Indian-man-unrepentant-after-beheading-daughter-159577625.html?clmob=y#IDComment387611117 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Boat-with-Japanese-writing-washes-up-at-Cape-Disappointment-tsunami-debris-Washington-159266145.html#IDComment382075002 Excellent Thank you! Sat, 16 Jun 2012 03:08:38 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Boat-with-Japanese-writing-washes-up-at-Cape-Disappointment-tsunami-debris-Washington-159266145.html#IDComment382075002 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Boat-with-Japanese-writing-washes-up-at-Cape-Disappointment-tsunami-debris-Washington-159266145.html#IDComment382040798 Can we send them to your house? Perhaps you can acquire an aquarium and they can be your friends? Perhaps feed your cat with them, the creatures great and small? Sat, 16 Jun 2012 02:09:13 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Boat-with-Japanese-writing-washes-up-at-Cape-Disappointment-tsunami-debris-Washington-159266145.html#IDComment382040798 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Oregon-Supreme-Court-forces-Boy-Scouts-to-release-perversion-files-159069105.html#IDComment381100164 The witchhunt continues.... Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:18:25 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Oregon-Supreme-Court-forces-Boy-Scouts-to-release-perversion-files-159069105.html#IDComment381100164 http://sherwood.katu.com/news/community-spirit/479999-battle-ground-pendleton-mayors-unveil-new-f-15-fighter-jet-nose-art#IDComment381098463 Hey that is rather kewl. Battleground on the nose of a F15, has a sense of poetic irony to it. Considering Battleground was named for the battle that wasn't. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:15:44 +0000 http://sherwood.katu.com/news/community-spirit/479999-battle-ground-pendleton-mayors-unveil-new-f-15-fighter-jet-nose-art#IDComment381098463 http://www.katu.com/news/business/Portland-hotel-tax-likely-headed-for-approval-tourism-159077375.html#IDComment381046800 Of course there is the usual tax comments, but here is the real reason; "It will significantly expand the budget of Travel Portland, the city’s tourism agency", so in other words, more Government, more bureaucracy. Another clique organization within a city government supported by it's own tax base. More more more. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:48:53 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/business/Portland-hotel-tax-likely-headed-for-approval-tourism-159077375.html#IDComment381046800 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Report-says-regions-gas-prices-may-have-been-inflated-on-purpose-Robert-McCullough-Economist-Big-Oil-159000735.html#IDComment380556012 These politicians get in a pseudo-uproar about prices demand an official investigation and what is ever accomplished? The public still pays the price, the politicians appear to be doing something but in the end, the consumer is the real victim here. Barring the idiotic argument we shouldn't be driving that much in the first place, the USA is a big place and we live in a mobile society. Many of us live beyond a narcissistic little realm of mass transit Portland and travel throughout the region. For work or for pleasure. When is enough enough? Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:18:42 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Report-says-regions-gas-prices-may-have-been-inflated-on-purpose-Robert-McCullough-Economist-Big-Oil-159000735.html#IDComment380556012 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Texas-man-catches-man-abusing-daughter-beats-him-to-death-158451825.html#IDComment378621191 How do you define justifiable? With this article. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:18:25 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Texas-man-catches-man-abusing-daughter-beats-him-to-death-158451825.html#IDComment378621191 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teams-search-for-three-hikers-lost-in-Opal-Creek-area-158422415.html#IDComment378577309 Curious who is going to pay for the assistance? If they're is good condition why would an airlift be considered? Of course it good to hear the hiking party is well, a bit weathered, but an airlift? Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:53:51 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teams-search-for-three-hikers-lost-in-Opal-Creek-area-158422415.html#IDComment378577309 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Deputies-shoot-kill-man-in-Wash-after-he-rams-cop-car-157806305.html?clmob=y#IDComment376433169 He probably is. He accepted responsibility for his actions and apparently improved his life style without seemingly blaming someone else. I'd venture to say he also paid his dues with his own money. Ignorant comment. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 06:10:30 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Deputies-shoot-kill-man-in-Wash-after-he-rams-cop-car-157806305.html?clmob=y#IDComment376433169 http://www.katu.com/living/outdoors/Scientist-Dock-from-Japan-may-be-a-threat-to-local-marine-life-157795635.html?clmob=y#IDComment375970775 I was curious if someone was going to mention cargo ships, you beat me to the punch. "May" be a threat to marine life? I could throw any hypothetical scenario out there too and also sound like an expert. These reactionary statements grow old. It may also be an interesting beach attraction. We need to form a committee and STUDY the issue, its impacts both environmental and financial. When we blow twice the dollars studying the problem rather than cleaning it up, action will be taken. Thanks Mr. Wyden, its a big ocean. Lets all double our efforts...for the cause. Thu, 7 Jun 2012 15:35:01 +0000 http://www.katu.com/living/outdoors/Scientist-Dock-from-Japan-may-be-a-threat-to-local-marine-life-157795635.html?clmob=y#IDComment375970775 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Court-documents-I-just-let-him-lie-there-and-die-155979665.html#IDComment371333246 Not necessarily, but there is a good argument for "justifiable homicide". This should go to a jury and let them decide. This woman's fate is not yet set. Thu, 31 May 2012 22:06:14 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Court-documents-I-just-let-him-lie-there-and-die-155979665.html#IDComment371333246 http://www.katu.com/news/business/Washington-high-court-upholds-private-liquor-initiative-155949695.html#IDComment371197839 Wow a court that upholds the vote of the people? The vote of the people should be the final word. Thu, 31 May 2012 17:44:01 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/business/Washington-high-court-upholds-private-liquor-initiative-155949695.html#IDComment371197839