en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/3759282 Comments by ethicsmatter http://www.kval.com/news/local/Its-crippling-to-the-football-program-Thats-a-beautiful-thing-163473906.html#IDComment407948576 Good for the NCAA! People are more important than sports. I hope this carries over to all people. If you know a child is being injured and you turn your eyes away fro it and do nothing to stop that child's pain then you are an accomplice. IT IS TIME TO STAND UP FOR ANYONE WHO IS BEING ABUSED!! Only cowards know of suffering and do nothing to stop it. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:04:19 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Its-crippling-to-the-football-program-Thats-a-beautiful-thing-163473906.html#IDComment407948576 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Detectives-look-for-witnesses-after-woman-found-dead-in-storage-unit-163447056.html#IDComment407942983 What a haunting look. This young girl looks so sad. What a tragic end to her young life. I wonder what heartache and experiences she had in her short life. This photo is obviously an official photo of some sort. The catch lights in her eyes show at least 3 light sources. It is a full frontal shot, not portraiture, so it appears to be for ID purposes. Her hair has not been neatly touched up and she is wearing little or no makeup. That seems to indicate that it wasn't her choice to have the picture taken. She has good eye contact and no obvious signs of anger, bravado, shame, etc. She looks resigned and untrusting, like she has been let down and been neglected. Makes me think of the old Beatles tune Elinore Rigby Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:53:35 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Detectives-look-for-witnesses-after-woman-found-dead-in-storage-unit-163447056.html#IDComment407942983 http://www.kval.com/news/health/Woman-falls-dials-random-number-and-stranger-steps-up-163559206.html#IDComment407928783 I hope that Betty fully recovers soon. This story points to the fact that there are true heroes still out there. Don Logan is one of them! He could have easily hung up the phone after realizing that it was a wrong number. He could have decided it was not his problem and that he did not want to get involved. He did neither. He stepped up to the plate. He was chivalrous. He was patient. He was heroic. He helped a stranger in need. I applaud Don Logan and hope we all learn from his sterling example in this. Don't turn a blind eye to those in need when it is in your power to help them. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:25:21 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/health/Woman-falls-dials-random-number-and-stranger-steps-up-163559206.html#IDComment407928783 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Corvallis-woman-charged-with-theft-in-custody-battle-over-dog-163285616.html#IDComment406332382 Lactating Lab, drug history = BYB. I feel sorry for the dogs. Seems like they are viewed as a commodity. Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:34:41 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Corvallis-woman-charged-with-theft-in-custody-battle-over-dog-163285616.html#IDComment406332382 http://www.kval.com/news/national/Colorado-Batman-movie-shooting-163281076.html#IDComment406320997 We may not know the motive but we do know a cause. It is lack of love for others. If you love other people you do not harm them. Hate fills too many hearts. People have been used to the look out for number one attitude. This needs to be replaced with what is good for you is good for me. The success of others does not diminish us, it collectively raises us. It is one big planet we live on. We need to stop being so uber competitive. Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:04:44 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/national/Colorado-Batman-movie-shooting-163281076.html#IDComment406320997 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Biplane-takes-seniors-on-flight-of-a-lifetime-163239056.html#IDComment406301448 Thumbs up to Darryl Fisher and Ageless Aviation Dreams. What a wonderful thing to do. Our seniors are a strong and hearty bunch of people. I am very happy to see that they are not forgotten or pushed to the side simply because that have gotten older. We need to value all people and pay back those who have lived before us and contributed to the good in society. Wonderful news!! Sat, 21 Jul 2012 17:15:58 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Biplane-takes-seniors-on-flight-of-a-lifetime-163239056.html#IDComment406301448 http://www.kval.com/news/local/We-werent-scared-one-bit--163267406.html#IDComment406264855 So they were not afraid....First responders generally fear that there could be complications and know that there is a high possibility of dangerous results when they try to rescue people in these situations. First responders admit to being afraid. They are smart enough to know being in a drift boat that is stuck on a rock in a cold raging river is dangerous and could have a bad outcome. The heroes have something else though, they have a desire to save people from their own mistakes despite the fears they face while attempting a rescue. Fear is a tool that intelligent people use to gauge the feasibility of what they attempt. Fear does not have to stop people from doing what they enjoy, just allow them to prepare for what could happen so that when it does they will be more prepared. Fear and panic are two different things. Fear cause one to expend the utmost attention and effort to the matter at hand. If one panics, they do not have to proper discipline at that time to function as they should. If one is stuck, as the gentlemen were, they were either afraid and too "proud" to admit it or they lack the smarts to be fearful of such a dangerous situation. Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:52:19 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/We-werent-scared-one-bit--163267406.html#IDComment406264855 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Vehicle-pedestrian-crash-blocks-road-163114416.html#IDComment405657240 Why no update? Yesterday the RG's site reported an ambulance transfer. Please give more info. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:13:42 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Vehicle-pedestrian-crash-blocks-road-163114416.html#IDComment405657240 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Its-interesting-having-a-naked-man-sitting-outside-your-office-162948756.html#IDComment405211757 Bryan Moore stated that he witnessed the man breaking into a neighboring house. At the least he was obliged to call 911 to report this. Had I seen this I would have been trying to contact anyone who might be at the home at the time. I would also have called 911 and watched the situation so that I could report to authorities. Due to budget cuts there is not adequate coverage of law enforcement anymore so we ALL need to watch out for our neighbors. That is what community means. This pastor seems not to be like the good Samaritan that he likely references in his sermons. He proves to be more like the priest and the Levite that neglected to render aid. I was not quick to judge as I allowed an out in the possible missing information in the article. I think all decent people need to step up and help others but especially those whose chosen vocation is to "help spread the teachings of Christ." Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:23:02 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Its-interesting-having-a-naked-man-sitting-outside-your-office-162948756.html#IDComment405211757 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405110892 I should hope the sperm banks would try to screen out criminals, creeps and perverts. I like to know where things come from before I take it into my body. I guess that is why I'm still with the same old geezer. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:30:28 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405110892 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Man-who-shot-dog-charged-with-animal-abuse-163070406.html#IDComment405109238 Why does it not surprise me that this creep is in jail on an unrelated domestic charge. Apparently he feels he can abuse both animals and people. What a jerk! Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:26:39 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Man-who-shot-dog-charged-with-animal-abuse-163070406.html#IDComment405109238 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405094744 GM Blu. Why am I still sitting here at my computer this morning? Procrastination is becoming my way of life. Shame on me!!! I need to get outside and do yardwork. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:54:58 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405094744 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405083756 Premeditated yuck. I see room for escalation in this. Glad he was caught before anything worse happened. If I lived in that neighborhood I would be buying disinfectant in bulk and scrubbing down my computer area. They say the keyboard is one of the dirtiest places in a home... Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:30:26 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405083756 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405070485 YUCK!!! Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:00:44 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405070485 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Its-interesting-having-a-naked-man-sitting-outside-your-office-162948756.html#IDComment405023734 The pastor was sitting in his office in his church watching a naked man break into the house next door and did nothing to prevent the mother and her four children from entering the home a short time later???? What???? From the article it appears this is what happened. Why didn't Bryan Moore stop her and her children from walking into a dangerous situation? Shouldn't all people have a DUTY or Obligation to warn their fellow man of a dangerous situation rather than just sit back? If all people have this obligation, certainly a religious leader (who takes an oath before God to help his fellowman) would have this obligation as well. Either the pastor is culpable or the above article needs to be clarified. Which is it? Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:24:13 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Its-interesting-having-a-naked-man-sitting-outside-your-office-162948756.html#IDComment405023734 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Groundskeeper-The-trend-has-gone-from-burial-to-cremation--162659846.html#IDComment403771073 I couldn't agree more. I have been to open casket funerals and unfortunately that is the way I remember some people. It is neither natural or attractive. When the time comes "ashes to ashes," the faster the better. I do not want to be an artifact that may be stared at, poked or tested. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:47:02 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Groundskeeper-The-trend-has-gone-from-burial-to-cremation--162659846.html#IDComment403771073 http://www.kval.com/news/local/One-dog-two-owners--162405856.html#IDComment402367417 I thought people were innocent until proven guilty...There is a court case and it will be settled legally. I said before, my preliminary thoughts are no matter how painful, the dog should be returned to the 1st owner, provided he is a decent pet owner. The young lady in question did not handle the lost dog situation correctly. That said, I do NOT like bullying. I will not let it go unchallenged. Cindyloua is bullying and I wish she would stop!!! She is losing any points that may be valid by adding wild accusations and innuendo. She perhaps could perhaps use a communications class. If one is trying to sway readers, they must stick to the facts and do not act abusively toward their adversary. By speaking harshly and saying outrageous things you lose your point and your audience, then people start messing with you for sport. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:20:02 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/One-dog-two-owners--162405856.html#IDComment402367417 http://www.kval.com/news/local/One-dog-two-owners--162405856.html#IDComment402229171 Thank you. It is apparent your mom and dad raised a chivalrous gentleman. Is really is too bad that other children did not have that advantage while growing up. While I agree that if the dog had a legitimate previous owner and the search done for a previous owner was not done properly that the dog should be returned. I however do have a problem with the hateful, bullying and name-calling behavior of some on this sight who are abusive and spread lies and innuendo. Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:20:58 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/One-dog-two-owners--162405856.html#IDComment402229171 http://www.kval.com/news/local/One-dog-two-owners--162405856.html#IDComment402210382 I'd rather ask a legitimate question than be a bully (poor thing). Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:34:57 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/One-dog-two-owners--162405856.html#IDComment402210382 http://www.kval.com/news/local/One-dog-two-owners--162405856.html#IDComment402208411 Hello??? I was the one who accused you of being Hanson's friend. I was not invisiable then. I've been posting in this community for some time. Even on other topics (unlike you). I've never met Ms Biggs. I agree that she should give the dog to the previous owner provided officials who know the case clear him to have a dog. I feel like befriending Ms Biggs due to your abuse of her. Shame on you for all of your hateful rants. Your innuendo and slander of this person are not facts. Intelligent people base opinions on facts. You have the right to say in your opinion, such as she should give the dog back, you do not have the right to call her a fat faced b*tch, a spoiled brat, etc. You are BULLYING her!! I do not like bullies. Bullies are the lowest of the low because they seek to destroy the self esteem of others. Bullies are responsible for the ruined lives of many. Some have even committed suicide due to the bullying they have received. Bullies are starting to be held accountable for the libel and slander in the eyes of the law. God/Karma has always taken note and has and will act reciprocally. Therefore you should be on the lookout: What goes around comes around and you are due for a big "payoff" real soon. Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:30:53 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/One-dog-two-owners--162405856.html#IDComment402208411