en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/721665 Comments by nodozr http://www.komonews.com/news/offbeat/Seattle-men-busted-at-Canadian-border-with-illegal-candy-162685596.html#IDComment403753293 The toys in a Kinder Egg don't seem any more dangerous than the toys you can get from a vending machine, or hard candy for that matter. Clearly they need to be kept out of the hands of very young children, which the label clearly indicates. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:10:01 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/offbeat/Seattle-men-busted-at-Canadian-border-with-illegal-candy-162685596.html#IDComment403753293 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Woman-sexually-assaulted-by-intruder-in-Redmond-162717476.html?clmob=y#IDComment403597046 Unfortunately, there are many among us who will happily take advantage of people exercising this right. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:48:16 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Woman-sexually-assaulted-by-intruder-in-Redmond-162717476.html?clmob=y#IDComment403597046 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Drive-by-paintball-spree-lands-Ore-teens-in-big-trouble-162524066.html#IDComment402469357 If they did that in Belltown, someone woulda returned fire. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 04:48:52 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Drive-by-paintball-spree-lands-Ore-teens-in-big-trouble-162524066.html#IDComment402469357 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Cash-strapped-city-could-face--162145755.html#IDComment400172182 Have they considered installing some zip lines? Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:04:05 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Cash-strapped-city-could-face--162145755.html#IDComment400172182 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Angry-residents-come-out-against-proposed-Lincoln-Park-zip-line-162027955.html#IDComment400003187 I give credit to the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department for taking a chance on this idea. Some cities are actually cutting back on park space to cut costs. Seattle, on the other hand, came up with a plan that could have generated some revenue without greatly impacting the park. Ah, but for the “crowd of angry residents". There is a certain demographic that you can count on to show up and b!tch about stuff like this. The picture says it all. 95% of the people in attendance would never use something like a zip line, and so they shout the idea down on premise alone. Lead naysayer, Brian Romas, was quoted in a previous article: " 55 bucks for adults and 35 bucks for kids is going to bring an element of people in for a for profit venture in a public land…(That) makes no sense to me at all." Seriously? The sorts of people who are willing to blow $55 a pop to ride a piece of rope are *good* for a neighborhood. They’ll have their fun, they’ll eat in your restaurants, they’ll shop in your stores, and then they’ll go home. That seems a lot better than crime and gang activity, which is all West Seattle seems to attract these days. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:39:30 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Angry-residents-come-out-against-proposed-Lincoln-Park-zip-line-162027955.html#IDComment400003187 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Man-killed-in-head-on-crash-near-Oak-Harbor-161558995.html?clmob=y#IDComment396926366 Just this morning on 520 I saw a car change into a lane behind a cement truck, which was pulling a hill and probably going 15-20 MPH slower than traffic (and said car). Fortunately, the car slammed on the brakes before plowing into the back of the truck. I wondered why the driver made such a choice. When I passed I got my answer: because the 20-ish year-old driver was focused intently on a smartphone. Fri, 6 Jul 2012 18:50:33 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Man-killed-in-head-on-crash-near-Oak-Harbor-161558995.html?clmob=y#IDComment396926366 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/King-County-deputy-injured-in-White-Center-crash--161556745.html#IDComment396912472 Probably, but it's hard not to admire Karma in action. Too bad the officer was injured in the process, but fortunate that it sounds like he'll make a full recovery. Fri, 6 Jul 2012 18:20:25 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/King-County-deputy-injured-in-White-Center-crash--161556745.html#IDComment396912472 http://www.komonews.com/opinion/kenschram/Ken-Schram-We-must-punish-drunk-drivers-before-they-kill-160262315.html?clmob=y#IDComment390019200 Drunk driving is a serious problem. Yet what do you find outside of most bars and taverns? A parking lot. I have yet to see a sign in one of those parking lots saying, "A BAC of .08 is grounds for DUI. How do you plan on getting home?" Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:23:52 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/opinion/kenschram/Ken-Schram-We-must-punish-drunk-drivers-before-they-kill-160262315.html?clmob=y#IDComment390019200 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Whooping-cough-numbers-continue-to-skyrocket-159044085.html#IDComment381171317 I know someone who developed "natural immunity" to polio by catching the disease. He spent two years of his childhood in an iron lung and walks with a severe limp to this day. He damn sure would have rather had the "vaccine". Thu, 14 Jun 2012 23:28:19 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Whooping-cough-numbers-continue-to-skyrocket-159044085.html#IDComment381171317 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Photos-Know-any-of-these-suspected-May-Day-vandals-158871715.html#IDComment381117533 These vandals and looters coopted a peaceful protest intended to draw attention to the unfairness of a system that enables greedy corporations. Now the conversation is no longer about what those corporations do to little guys like you and me. It's about self-entitled brats who like to break windows and steal. I'm sure Wells Fargo couldn't be happier. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:52:25 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Photos-Know-any-of-these-suspected-May-Day-vandals-158871715.html#IDComment381117533 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/158635735.html?clmob=y#IDComment381078870 An alcoholic won't seek help until he hits bottom. Atter 14 DUIs and 5 years in prison, I don't think the Earth can host a hole deep enough for this guy. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:45:15 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/158635735.html?clmob=y#IDComment381078870 http://www.komonews.com/news/tech/-Apple-introduces-MacBook-with-sharper-screen-158459935.html#IDComment378803069 Facebook is built on an ability to monitize information about its users. That, coupled with a less-than-stellar track record with privacy issues, leads me to treat Facebook with a great deal of mstrust. I do have a Facebook account, but I'm very mindful about what I share. The thought of that company recording my every move sickens me. As an iPhone user, I'm not going to willingly upgrade to iOS6 and might just jump ship when my battery croaks. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:38:05 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/tech/-Apple-introduces-MacBook-with-sharper-screen-158459935.html#IDComment378803069 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/-Lauryn-Hill-responds-to-NJ-tax-evasion-charges-158266795.html#IDComment377439803 The IRS is more than happy to let Lauren Hill drop out of society. All she needs to do is pay her outstanding taxes and penalties and stop earning money. She'll never hear from them again. Sat, 9 Jun 2012 18:10:10 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/-Lauryn-Hill-responds-to-NJ-tax-evasion-charges-158266795.html#IDComment377439803 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/Actress-Amanda-Bynes-pleads-not-guilty-in-DUI-case-157662535.html#IDComment376330733 Classic alcoholic behavior. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 02:38:43 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/Actress-Amanda-Bynes-pleads-not-guilty-in-DUI-case-157662535.html#IDComment376330733 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/CDC-probing-potential-link-between-whooping-cough-outbreak-and--improperly-stored-vaccines-157522435.html#IDComment375326336 There is no vaccine for malaria. Wed, 6 Jun 2012 17:24:51 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/CDC-probing-potential-link-between-whooping-cough-outbreak-and--improperly-stored-vaccines-157522435.html#IDComment375326336 http://www.komonews.com/news/health/Lawsuits-slam-natural-claims-from-OJ-to-chips--155935865.html#IDComment371188052 Is pedantic the new organic? Thu, 31 May 2012 17:25:04 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/health/Lawsuits-slam-natural-claims-from-OJ-to-chips--155935865.html#IDComment371188052 http://www.komonews.com/news/offbeat/Idaho-says-Five-Wives-Vodka-offensive-to-church-155691515.html?clmob=y#IDComment370605954 It seems to like a euphemism, along the lines of "Rosey Palm and her 5 lovely daughters" Wed, 30 May 2012 21:53:22 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/offbeat/Idaho-says-Five-Wives-Vodka-offensive-to-church-155691515.html?clmob=y#IDComment370605954 http://www.komonews.com/opinion/kenschram/Schram-Costs-shouldnt-factor-in-deciding-mentally-ill-inmates-fates-152328845.html#IDComment364650357 Isaac Zamora is beyond reform and Ken is not saying otherwise. He is merely saying that Mr. Zamora's case should not set the standard of what to do with all mentally ill offenders. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:53:19 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/opinion/kenschram/Schram-Costs-shouldnt-factor-in-deciding-mentally-ill-inmates-fates-152328845.html#IDComment364650357 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Man-stabbed-in-Shoreline-150053275.html#IDComment353569186 Based on the details we do have, I'd say the judge awarded custody to the right parent. Thu, 3 May 2012 21:56:17 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Man-stabbed-in-Shoreline-150053275.html#IDComment353569186 http://www.komonews.com/news/tech/Ex-AOL-exec-calls-Facebook-new-walled-garden-149846555.html#IDComment353552700 Facebook is more of a wildlife preserve. The users think they are visitors when in fact they are the exhibits. Thu, 3 May 2012 21:24:50 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/tech/Ex-AOL-exec-calls-Facebook-new-walled-garden-149846555.html#IDComment353552700