gdp's Comments

Daily Camera.com: : State Rep. K.C. Becker: I stand with Planned Parenthood - Boulder Daily Camera

Sun, 2 Aug 2015 04:18:13 +0000

Put religion and politics aside here for a minute. I've watched the unedited video, and there's just something very wrong going on over at Planned Parenthood. It just doesn't pass the smell test. I think it's worthy of an in depth investigation by the Attorney General. If it's all legal, then carry on. If PP is doing nothing wrong, then they have nothing to worry about.

Daily Camera.com: : Cliff Willmeng: A disappointing vote in Lafayette - Boulder Daily Camera

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 22:39:46 +0000

The Lafayette fire department employs 14 people. They spent an average of $128,00.00 per firefighter, on compensation and benefits last year. The department runs 2000 calls a year, split between two stations. That amounts to about 5 or 6 calls a day. Or, 2-3 calls a day per station. Firefighters work an average of ten, 24 hour shifts per month. Yep, 20 days off a month. The majority of their training is done while on duty, as are their trips to the grocery store for station meals, or eating out at restaurants, or just shopping. Oh, and they have full work out facilities at the station, so they can get in their physical training as well. All good stuff, and Lafayette has outstanding Fire and police services! But seriously, what do they need collective bargaining for? Take away the chief and other Officers, who's left? Like ten guys? Do they need higher salaries? Better work environment, MORE firefighters, are they spread too thin? For this you need a voice? Give me a break. More liberal drivel that does not translate well in this situation. Thank you Lafayette city council, for doing the right thing. And if you want to check my facts: http://co-lafayette.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/...

Daily Camera.com: : Lafayette Marketplace business owners call community to action - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:19:17 +0000

Wow. A real worthy restaurant critique from someone who frequents Subway.

Daily Camera.com: : Carolyn Kline: Complaints about church tax exemption leave something out - Boulder Daily Camera

Mon, 11 May 2015 19:19:57 +0000

Naropa should not be taxed. They provide valuable education for our up and coming leaders of society. As evidence, i submit this quote from a new grad in today's DC: "We are the Lorax in Dr. Seuss' story," he said. "Not only must we speak for the trees, ecopsychology teaches us that we are the trees."

Daily Camera.com: : Naropa graduates told to live an \'examined life\' - Boulder Daily Camera

Mon, 11 May 2015 19:03:21 +0000

"Student speaker Adriana Berusch-Gerardino asked the audience to raise their hands and twinkle their fingers to show solidarity with students camping out to protest what they perceive as racism at Naropa." Seriously?

Daily Camera.com: : The spread of Flatirons gospel: Expanding church causes unease in Lafayette - Boulder Daily Camera

Sun, 3 May 2015 17:05:43 +0000

I find it amusing, and ironic, that one of the largest Christian churches in America, has invaded this little progressive, utopian, ultra liberal enclave of Boulder County. That's just funny, I don't care who you are.....

Daily Camera.com: : Lafayette\'s Flatirons Church to lease Denver\'s Paramount Theater on Sundays - Boulder Daily Camera

Sun, 5 Apr 2015 22:09:03 +0000

I find it ironically humorous, that a conservative Christian church flourishes wildly in a progressive, liberal county like Boulder. Cue up the haters in 5,4,3.............

Daily Camera.com: : Four Boulder County Sheriff\'s deputies exonerated in excessive force case - Boulder Daily Camera

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 01:15:44 +0000

"Around the same time most cops are able to prove that they are upstanding law-abiding individuals who are able to be trusted with the power they are bestowed" I think four of them just did that. They were exonerated by a Federal jury, a jury made up of people just like you and me.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder crews responding to mobile home fire at 19th and Violet - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:02:55 +0000

Sad and tragic. Our prayers go out to this family.

Daily Camera.com: : Big game hunting means big money for Colorado - Boulder Daily Camera

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 14:17:34 +0000

Wow, that was a stretch! I never would have thought to take an article on big game hunting and turn it into a rant on anti-fracking. I almost spit out my coffee!

Daily Camera.com: : LIVE: Ex-cop Sam Carter\'s sentencing in Boulder\'s Mapleton elk case - Boulder Daily Camera

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:03:00 +0000

Sigh. Carter was sentenced within the guidelines provided by the law, after being convicted by a jury of his peers. That's how the justice system works. As far as "the erosion of our trust in the police as a community", that's just a load of crap. I've had plenty of interaction with the Boulder Police, from being pulled over, to having them show up when I've called to report a possible crime. Guess what? All my interactions have been positive, professional, and courteous. Maybe it's because I didn't act like an entitled douche-bag when I interacted with them. The department as a whole deserves are thanks and respect. If you disagree, you go do their job.

Daily Camera.com: : Police, protesters collide again in Ferguson - Boulder Daily Camera

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:18:11 +0000

My point exactly.....It wan't about race until, as you pointed out, the race hustlers jumped into the fray.

Daily Camera.com: : Police, protesters collide again in Ferguson - Boulder Daily Camera

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:29:43 +0000

Why is this about race? A police officer shot and killed a suspect. There are widely varying accounts of how the shooting went down. This is almost always the case. Why not wait until the judicial system runs it's course, and let a jury decide who was right, and who was wrong? The vast majority of protests in Ferguson have been peaceful, and have taken place in daylight hours. Americans lawfully exercising their right to peaceably assemble. The problem is, Ferguson now has thugs, of all races, flocking to their city from out of state, with the sole intent of creating a riot. Defying lawful orders to disperse, and to not block roadways. These are the same people who throw bottles, light fires, and fire weapons at the police who are trying to maintain safety for the other 99 percent of Ferguson's citizens. And they deploy these illegal tactics in the cover of night, so they can avoid arrest and prosecution. The media and self-serving politicians have made this about race. It's not.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder County Fair shuts down \'World\'s Smallest Woman\' exhibit after complaints - Boulder Daily

Sun, 10 Aug 2014 17:04:13 +0000

"There was kind of an 'ick factor' to it," said Carrie Haverfield of the Boulder County Commissioners' Office, who took that call." The "ick" factor? WTF? I think Haverfield 's comment is deeply disturbing, please remove her from her position immediately! I won't even address the whole liberal "tolerance" nonsense here. I just want to know, when will the County Commissioners be extending a sincere, heartfelt apology to this woman?

Daily Camera.com: : Four legs or none, service animals welcome on Boulder\'s Hop buses - Boulder Daily Camera

Sun, 3 Aug 2014 22:05:51 +0000

So, I have PTSD. My horse Trigger is my service animal, he keeps me safe from hurting myself and others. I think next weekend me and Trigger are gonna hop on a bus to Boulder and get some ice cream.

Daily Camera.com: : Lafayette police dismiss four erroneous tickets, all written by same officer - Boulder Daily Camera

Sun, 27 Jul 2014 16:03:09 +0000

Sounds to me like he misinterpreted the statute. While he may have been trying to prevent accidents, he was still wrong. I really don't think he acted maliciously, but he does owe some folks an apology, and could benefit from some remedial training, and maybe adjust his attitude toward those he serves. I have a lot of respect for the public safety folks that protect us here in Boulder County. Yes, they make mistakes, but I would err on the side of caution before attempting to trash this guys career. My guess is he's done a lot of good for that community too.

Daily Camera.com: : Gaza violence reverberates in Boulder as voices raised in protest - Boulder Daily Camera

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 21:25:07 +0000

"Roughly one-fifth of the protestors were homeless people, paid $5 apiece by the Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center" Bahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No wonder we have a homeless problem in Boulder. Bad enough the Libs want to give then handouts, now the Far left is paying them to stand on street corners! Now that's just funny, I don't care who you are!

Daily Camera.com: : Lafayette: Officer was wrong to detain cyclist for riding through crosswalk - Boulder Daily Camera

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 18:49:42 +0000

I don't see anything in this video to indicate this kids rights were infringed upon. My question is this: When did we, as a society, decide that this kids behavior, demeanor, and language toward a uniformed police officer, is OK? In the words of Graham Nash: "Teach your children well"

Daily Camera.com: : Municipal offenders could be released early, transferred under deal between Boulder, sheriff - Bould

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:38:05 +0000

Not sure I should waste my time replying, but, I will. DUID is a "strict liability "offense. Meaning, you don't need to be read your rights, as you probably won't be asked any questions relative to your alleged offense. Your arrest was made on probable cause, like, weaving, the smell of marijuana emanating from your vehicle or person, etc.. AND your inability to adequately perform roadside sobriety tests. If you refuse roadside maneuvers, you may still be arrested based on the Officers observation of your behavior, like handing him your Costco card instead of your drivers licence. Now for the blood test. When you were issued your Colorado drivers licence, you signed a form stating you would give consent to a blood or breath test if requested to do so by law enforcement, given the information above. On that same form, you were told if you refused those tests, you would lose your driving privileges for a year. So, no warrant is required. You already singed a legal consent to the "search" when you were handed your drivers licence. In the future, please read before you sign, this way, you don't look like an ignoramus when you get arrested.

Daily Camera.com: : Erie named safest community in state by real estate website - Boulder Daily Camera

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:23:22 +0000

Funny how "Methmont" as some of you elitists like to call it, is in the top ten. But where oh where is your beloved Boulder? Bahahahahaha!