en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/657655 Comments by Velcro http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Protesters-Interrupt-Governors-Jobs-Talk-in-Iowa-City-117751803.html#IDComment133925519 My husband is a teacher and does not pay for his own health insurance out of his own pocket. You could make the argument that he pays for it indirectly via lower pay than the private sector. Maybe it is different by district? Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:25:09 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Protesters-Interrupt-Governors-Jobs-Talk-in-Iowa-City-117751803.html#IDComment133925519 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Group-Says-Poll-Shows-Support-to-Expand-Smoking-Ban--116747089.html#IDComment130136397 What I find ludicrous is that the government sees it fit to protect my lungs in public places that I can CHOOSE to patronize (or not), but not in my own condo where I have little choice in the short term. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:37:52 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Group-Says-Poll-Shows-Support-to-Expand-Smoking-Ban--116747089.html#IDComment130136397 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/One-Person-Killed-One-Injured-in-Head-on-Collision-in-Iowa-City-116270629.html#IDComment128216115 45 right there. 55 a quarter of a mile to the east. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:45:01 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/One-Person-Killed-One-Injured-in-Head-on-Collision-in-Iowa-City-116270629.html#IDComment128216115 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/House-Proposal-Would-Ban-All-Abortions-In-Iowa-116175024.html#IDComment127958024 Actually this may not be a smart move for Republicans. More births to single mom's could mean more people public aid. I would think that people who rely on public aid probably are going to vote for the candidate that will provide public aid. And since Democrats are the ones who stereotypically are for the aid while Republicans are stereotypically against it (or at least for less), this could mean more votes for the Democrats. Actually, maybe Democrats should think about using this strategy too. Brilliant! PS - Please notice the hint of sarcasm. I am an Independent because I do not appreciate either party. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:12:05 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/House-Proposal-Would-Ban-All-Abortions-In-Iowa-116175024.html#IDComment127958024 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/House-Proposal-Would-Ban-All-Abortions-In-Iowa-116175024.html#IDComment127954483 What is up with all of these Republican bills to limit our freedoms? I thought that was the job of Democrats. Sincerely, Fed up with politics in Iowa Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:50:31 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/House-Proposal-Would-Ban-All-Abortions-In-Iowa-116175024.html#IDComment127954483 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Black-Hawk-Co-Authorities-Arrest-Two-Remove-Children-Following-Search-of-Home-115723169.html#IDComment127161560 Actually prostitution is taxed... you have to report ALL income regardless of its source. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:20:25 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Black-Hawk-Co-Authorities-Arrest-Two-Remove-Children-Following-Search-of-Home-115723169.html#IDComment127161560 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Black-Hawk-Co-Authorities-Arrest-Two-Remove-Children-Following-Search-of-Home-115723169.html#IDComment127149122 The tax stamp is there so that the IRS can make sure it gets their cut of sales revenue... and even if charges are dropped in a criminal case, the IRS can still bring up a case in tax court. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:08:57 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Black-Hawk-Co-Authorities-Arrest-Two-Remove-Children-Following-Search-of-Home-115723169.html#IDComment127149122 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Stressed-Families-Keeping-It-All-Together-When-Income-Shrinks-115475459.html#IDComment126509436 Of course saying "No" isn't dramatic, but calling it hearbreaking to say "No" to a cruise is dramatic in my opinion. Now if your child was hungry and you had to say "No" to dinner, I think that warrants the drama of "heartbreaking". I guess we will have to agree to disagree on what exactly is heatrbreading - but it is probably in your kids' best interest to have to say "No" sometimes. I hope for the best for your family's future. Mon, 7 Feb 2011 17:57:09 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Stressed-Families-Keeping-It-All-Together-When-Income-Shrinks-115475459.html#IDComment126509436 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Stressed-Families-Keeping-It-All-Together-When-Income-Shrinks-115475459.html#IDComment126507092 Yes actually you did say it was "heartbreaking" according to KCRG. I copied this from above where they have it in quotation marks indicating a direct quote, but did not indicate which of you said it. Did KCRG make this up then? “It’s heartbreaking when we sit here and the Nickelodeon Cruise (commercial) comes on. ‘Can we do that next summer?’ one will ask and I’m like, ‘probably not’.” Mon, 7 Feb 2011 17:42:40 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Stressed-Families-Keeping-It-All-Together-When-Income-Shrinks-115475459.html#IDComment126507092 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Stressed-Families-Keeping-It-All-Together-When-Income-Shrinks-115475459.html#IDComment126499160 Ya, but "hearbreaking" not being able to go on a cruise. Come on - isn't that just a bit too dramatic? I certainly feel for your need for satisfaction through work though and hope things get better for you soon. Mon, 7 Feb 2011 16:50:42 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Stressed-Families-Keeping-It-All-Together-When-Income-Shrinks-115475459.html#IDComment126499160 http://www.kcrg.com/sports/local/Iowa-State-Linebacker--114949254.html#IDComment125206155 There is <1% of the "hate" from Iowa fans in these comments than from the ISU fans' comments on the Adam Robinson stories. Tue, 1 Feb 2011 17:13:19 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/sports/local/Iowa-State-Linebacker--114949254.html#IDComment125206155 http://www.kcrg.com/sports/local/Iowa-State-Linebacker--114949254.html#IDComment125205890 Ever hear of sarcasm? Tue, 1 Feb 2011 17:11:34 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/sports/local/Iowa-State-Linebacker--114949254.html#IDComment125205890 http://www.kcrg.com/sports/local/Iowa-Wraps-Up-Strangely-Disappointing-2010--112682209.html#IDComment118815311 I'm guessing this comment is directed more towards the defense. Allowing +500 yards, 9 - 10 yards at a time is why the games go down to the wire. Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:03:25 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/sports/local/Iowa-Wraps-Up-Strangely-Disappointing-2010--112682209.html#IDComment118815311 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114340911 Interesting article, but I it still doesn't illustrate for me that decorating a tree symbolizes religion. A cross, sure because that is a central belief of Christians. A Nativity scene, sure because it is a central belief of Christians. But a tree? Trees are also symbols of life and fertility in several other religions; government property shouldn't contain trees then correct? The tree is a secular symbol; it represents consumerism, gift-giving, kindness, family, and all of the other emotions and memories this time of year envokes for others. The same as a Snowman or Gingerman might. It does not represent Christ, and my experience is that Christian leaders (Lutheran and Catholic is all I can speak of first hand) would agree. BTW, I see other religious symbols that pop culture uses to represent this "holiday" time of year, and they also envoke feelings of family, gift-giving, etc., not thoughts of religious teachings. These are saved for Advent wreaths and other real symbols of a religion. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 20:12:10 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114340911 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114326952 How familiar with Christianity are you? I attended a Christian school for 13 years, and while I am not a master scholar, I do not recall what a tree symbolizes religiously. Please tell me what a tree symbolizes for Christians. Thank you. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 18:54:23 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114326952 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114280782 I am familiar with many religions, but I am unfamiliar with the one(s) that use a tree as a religious symbol. Could you please enlighten and educate me? Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:23:20 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114280782 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114280355 Right... those cupids and hearts are so offensive, Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:20:41 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114280355 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114280007 Of course even "holiday" is a reference to Holy Day, the time between Christmas and Epiphany. So ironic... Wonder how come no one is offended by that fact. I don't think I can answer that without being offensive :) So anyway, we should probably be calling it a Consumer-Day rather than Holiday. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:18:22 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114280007 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114279004 Maybe it wasn't the tree at all... maybe someone was offended by the Iowa State decorations. I know I would prefer black and gold Hawkeye ones. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:11:50 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114279004 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114278825 Well you know "holiday" comes from "holy day", referring to the time between Christmas and Epiphany, right? So ironic.... But really, this is the same point I was making to the hubs last night. A Christmas tree, holiday tree, giving tree whatever symbolizes the commercial aspect, not a religious aspect. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:10:25 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Ames-High-School-Sparks-Holiday-Tree-Controversy--111419159.html#IDComment114278825