en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/803768 Comments by gotapinion http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Panel-discusses-950-chairs-103930199.html#IDComment101362130 So Councilman Skalla has an issue with them spending LESS for chairs than they did eight years ago? And the new ones come with a seven year guarantee to boot. These dispatchers need to be comfortable - I don't want to have to call 911 and have one of them squirming around not paying attention to my call because of an aching back. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:51:40 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Panel-discusses-950-chairs-103930199.html#IDComment101362130 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Possible-sticks-of-dynamite-explode-in-trash-in-LaPorte-County--103903344.html#IDComment101361085 I actually saw the 'bomb disposal' truck racing towards Kinsbury yesterday with several other police vehicles and wondered what was up (or if I should duck & cover, lol!) So glad to know no one was hurt when that could have been so much worse! Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:42:50 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Possible-sticks-of-dynamite-explode-in-trash-in-LaPorte-County--103903344.html#IDComment101361085 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Police-Father-leaves-kids-at-Rum-Village-park-in-South-Bend-103408014.html#IDComment100174660 Was he DRUNK or something?! I'm all for discipline, but you just can't do things like that these days. Thank God nobody grabbed those two kids. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:56:19 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Police-Father-leaves-kids-at-Rum-Village-park-in-South-Bend-103408014.html#IDComment100174660 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Dramatic-rescue-in-Mishawakas-Merrifield-Park-102895459.html#IDComment98784483 And again - sorry charlie, but there are a lot of elderly people who are too stubborn to give up the wheel. At 89 years old, he is just another one of them. There is no way his reaction time, his sight, or his hearing are what they really shoud be to drive safely. I feel bad that he had some type of issue that obviously contributed to this accident, but then, that is bungie's point - and a good one at that. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:15:00 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Dramatic-rescue-in-Mishawakas-Merrifield-Park-102895459.html#IDComment98784483 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Heat-seeking-cameras-helicopters-implemented-for-missing-toddler-101752063.html#IDComment95830014 Thanks Runner!! Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:44:45 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Heat-seeking-cameras-helicopters-implemented-for-missing-toddler-101752063.html#IDComment95830014 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Heat-seeking-cameras-helicopters-implemented-for-missing-toddler-101752063.html#IDComment95829770 we live nearby - we cannot just sit here - we are going down there to see if there is anything we can do or if we can help look Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:43:03 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Heat-seeking-cameras-helicopters-implemented-for-missing-toddler-101752063.html#IDComment95829770 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/4300-in-merchandise-stolen-from-vehicle-in-Elkhart-98835364.html#IDComment87777845 Hate to say it, but I thought the same thing. I've talked to some of these women at fairs and they get these sunshine and roses promises of how much profit they will make - AFTER paying for this merchandise up front. The items are junk. Most people know better and don't fall for these vinyl cheesy knock-offs. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:59:41 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/4300-in-merchandise-stolen-from-vehicle-in-Elkhart-98835364.html#IDComment87777845 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/What-should-you-do-if-an-emergency-vehicle-enters-a-roundabout-behind-you-97950934.html#IDComment85526920 I'm with intheloop here. I also think people just freak out over anything new. Statistics? Reduced injury accidents by 75 percent and fatal accidents by 90 percent. Increases efficient traffic flow up to 50 percent. Helps the environment by reducing carbon emissions by double digits. Decreases fuel consumption by as much as 30 percent. Costs less than traffic signals and does not require expensive equipment or maintenance. Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:02:22 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/What-should-you-do-if-an-emergency-vehicle-enters-a-roundabout-behind-you-97950934.html#IDComment85526920 http://www.wsbt.com/news/regional/97826479.html#IDComment85302799 Dear Lord, please let this litle girl be taken away from them and into the loving capable arms of someone better able to parent. These two are completely unable to do that job. Wed, 7 Jul 2010 13:12:56 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/regional/97826479.html#IDComment85302799 http://www.wsbt.com/news/regional/97855779.html#IDComment85302486 This is NOT the answer!!! Oxycontin addicts? They have no problem staying jacked up on their 'prescription only' drug. I am a law abiding tax paying citizen who now will once again be inconvenienced by just wanting an over the counter medicine to help me get through my WORK day thanks to these loser meth-heads. And you know what? These same meth cookers will already have Plan B by the time this stuff is not on store shelves. Wed, 7 Jul 2010 13:09:44 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/regional/97855779.html#IDComment85302486 http://www.wsbt.com/news/regional/97841674.html#IDComment85301815 Agreed. Stupid. It is a method of communication from 1950 that just doesn't get it anymore. Spend more creative time & energy finding alternatives to bridge teacher parent communications! It is better than back tracking and trying to 'punish' parents who already have a pattern of not meeting with teachers - for WHATEVER reason.. Wed, 7 Jul 2010 13:03:05 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/regional/97841674.html#IDComment85301815 http://www.wsbt.com/news/regional/97878149.html#IDComment85300927 He is the biggest pompous narcissist to be loving his media attention since the likes of O.J. I hope he is already considering the thread count of his prison sheets. Wed, 7 Jul 2010 12:54:12 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/regional/97878149.html#IDComment85300927 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Rochester-to-extend-water-line-to-properties-affected-by-Textron-97918464.html#IDComment85300546 If the company that DID the polluting is the one 'proposing' the solution, I certainly hope state and federal agencies make sure it is the land, as well as current and any future residents that benefit and NOT whatever is the cheapest easiest solution to Textron. Wed, 7 Jul 2010 12:50:05 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Rochester-to-extend-water-line-to-properties-affected-by-Textron-97918464.html#IDComment85300546 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Frontier-to-take-over-for-Verizon-following-sale-97918734.html#IDComment85299862 We are Verizon customers, and we received two different letters last year explaining this change. The first was announcing it, and then later last summer another one was sent stating that was taking longer to get local approvals then first anticipated, but that it was still happening. Wed, 7 Jul 2010 12:43:18 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/Frontier-to-take-over-for-Verizon-following-sale-97918734.html#IDComment85299862 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/South-Bend-burglary-suspects-caught-after-chase-97916799.html#IDComment85299484 Forcing their way into a home in broad daylight in the middle of the afternoon! Glad these 4 punks are off the street, and very glad this mom & kids were not harmed. How scary for them! Wed, 7 Jul 2010 12:39:26 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/South-Bend-burglary-suspects-caught-after-chase-97916799.html#IDComment85299484 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/97875939.html#IDComment85199037 which relative or council member is running up & down this board chastizing and thumbs-downing each person with the ___ to comment negatively? Is this the way the county works? Tue, 6 Jul 2010 22:09:08 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/97875939.html#IDComment85199037 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/97824969.html#IDComment85178115 3:30 in the morning at a closed gas station? Drugs or 'walking territory'? Probably both. And, the cops are probably already familiar with all three of them. Tue, 6 Jul 2010 19:35:03 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/97824969.html#IDComment85178115 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/97875939.html#IDComment85175474 I'm betting based on previous stories that Mr. Clase isn't too awful worried about his job security. So - who's assigned to 'watch him'? Tue, 6 Jul 2010 19:25:29 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/97875939.html#IDComment85175474 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/97853384.html#IDComment85174667 "...three black males wearing dark-colored clothing..." ??? The guy in the picture is wearing what looks like a white sweatshirt! Let's hope the physical information on these guys is actually better than that, otherwise there is 0% chance of getting them. Tue, 6 Jul 2010 19:22:36 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/97853384.html#IDComment85174667 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/97679874.html#IDComment85173601 "This poor woman" my eye. The crack pot should have to face some type of charge for endangerment; mis-use of a firearm in city limits; SOMETHING. Tue, 6 Jul 2010 19:18:49 +0000 http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/97679874.html#IDComment85173601