en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/156523 Comments by obewise http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Man-stabbed-to-death-while-trying-to-break-up-fight-in-Auburn-161206565.html#IDComment394811827 Such a tragedy. We need more individuals who will get involved and do what's right even when there are risks. Certainly any man worthy of his gender would intervene when a woman appears under attack. In hindsight, a better approach would be to intervene verbally from a distance, throw rocks or create other distractions especially if he is actually hurting the woman (or vice versa I suppose). Create a scene and get help. Keep your sidearm chambered and ready from a safe distance as a last resort. If you don't own or believe in firearms, have a metal pipe or a baseball bat in case your personal space is compromised. Tue, 3 Jul 2012 14:32:54 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Man-stabbed-to-death-while-trying-to-break-up-fight-in-Auburn-161206565.html#IDComment394811827 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/2-deputies-shot-in-Spokane-159655675.html#IDComment385571792 The man was a known drug dealer, heroin. Good riddence. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:24:45 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/2-deputies-shot-in-Spokane-159655675.html#IDComment385571792 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Romney-to-shift-focus-from-gay-rights-to-economy-151120165.html#IDComment358539266 Yes. please let's focus on the economy. Mitt understands it. O doesn't. Besides, if they truly undermine the institution of marriage, which by definition is between man and woman across all cultures since before recorded history, and do so under the guise of discrimination, then the need to fix the economy will be even greater. If we truly do not 'discriminate' by allowing gay couples to 'marry', then those 'rights' must apply to any pair of individuals, not just those that claim to be gay. If I have a good job with benefits and my buddy wants to live with me we should be able to 'marry' so we can share my benefits. The economy must be capable of supporting such arrangments if the institution of marriage is abandoned and a non-discrimination stance is taken. Fri, 11 May 2012 15:45:14 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Romney-to-shift-focus-from-gay-rights-to-economy-151120165.html#IDComment358539266 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Couple-held-hostage-for-3-hours-in-terrifying-home-invasion-151117405.html#IDComment358532076 Yea that's how I save money too, I keep a few grand stashed in my room for a trip or something, especially when I'm 24 and living with mom. Hate it when those random gang robberies happen to innocent people. Fri, 11 May 2012 15:31:25 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Couple-held-hostage-for-3-hours-in-terrifying-home-invasion-151117405.html#IDComment358532076 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Gregoire-eyes-new-action-to-curb-whooping-cough-150001995.html#IDComment353354533 Good point. The answer probably isn't the one the medical community is looking for. I also often wonder why I never see a statistic showing how many flu shot recipients were diagnosed with the flu that year. I've never received a flu shot and I haven't had the flu in over 20 yrs. Thu, 3 May 2012 14:27:40 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Gregoire-eyes-new-action-to-curb-whooping-cough-150001995.html#IDComment353354533 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Gregoire-eyes-new-action-to-curb-whooping-cough-150001995.html#IDComment353352359 Google vaccinations and mercury poisoning. Whenever the govt decides to order or promote vaccinations 'for your safety', don't just walk away, but RUN AWAY. There are many ways you can limit your exposure. Vaccination may be an option, but is not the only one. Do your homework and get the facts by comparing sources with conflicting agendas. Be smart and protect against foolish knee-jerk reactions. Politicians are always eager to 'look like they're doing something'. It's not always about what is best but rather what appeals to their majority constituents. Thu, 3 May 2012 14:23:34 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Gregoire-eyes-new-action-to-curb-whooping-cough-150001995.html#IDComment353352359 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Thieves-steal-beauty-queens-crown-and-evening-gowns-140830013.html#IDComment304590662 eBay? Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:21:43 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Thieves-steal-beauty-queens-crown-and-evening-gowns-140830013.html#IDComment304590662 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Romney-fights-to-avoid-home-state-embarrassment-140714823.html?clmob=y#IDComment303790136 I'm reminded of executive bonuses at bailed-out financial giants like AIG because the democratic-controlled congress didn't draft the agreements to preclude such blatantly corrupt practice from occurring. I'm sure it was an accident, just like Obama said it was; an innocent oversight. I'm sure no one in congress or the Obama admin was paid off in that scandal. I'm sure the hundreds of billions of taxpayer $$ of 'stimulus' authorized by the democrat-controlled congress and Obama admin that somehow never materialized in terms of job creation or local economic growth, weren't squandered unscrupulously by the layers of beauraeucrats dispensing it. When will we get over the illusion that the democrat party is labor-friendly? Was the NLRB suit against Boeing for building a factory in S Carolina a labor-friendly action? Worst unemployment since the great depression and people think this admin is labor-friendly, go figure. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:05:02 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Romney-fights-to-avoid-home-state-embarrassment-140714823.html?clmob=y#IDComment303790136 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/With-big-money-up-for-grabs-politicians-flock-to-Washington-139494653.html#IDComment294839160 Only a state that was dumb enough to elect Gregoire the second term would be 11 points in favor of O. And how dare he show his mug at Boeing after his appointees at the NLRB pulled the most anti-American stunt in recent history by challenging the legitimacy of a publically held U.S. corporation expanding its facilities WITHIN THE UNITED STATES (Boeing S. Carolina)! They had to essentially bribe the union to drop the case otherwise it might have gone to the Supreme Court. For building a state-of-the-art, SOLAR-POWERED factory on US Soil!!??. Can anybody spell CERUPTION? Who in their right mind would actually vote for Mr. sopranO, again? (I can forgive the first time, considering the choices, but NOT again). Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:13:52 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/With-big-money-up-for-grabs-politicians-flock-to-Washington-139494653.html#IDComment294839160 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/W-Washingtons-Piggyback-Bandit-banned-in-5-states-139437403.html#IDComment293984081 I'm sure there are plenty of gathering places in and around Seattle where those attending would be more than happy to give him all the piggy back rides he ever wanted. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:53:06 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/W-Washingtons-Piggyback-Bandit-banned-in-5-states-139437403.html#IDComment293984081 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Utah-girl-credited-with-outing-school-bomb-plot--138196594.html?clmob=y#IDComment276011616 So now what do they do with these kids? Thank God for smart brave kids like Gerhardt, who came forward on very light suspicions. What about that principal in Colorado? Do kids commonly solicit face-to-face interviews about the Columbine massacre? Shouldn't that have been a tip into something potentially out of sorts? Revenge on the world? Revenge for providing a safe environment where you have the luxury to play hours of computer games and plot murder? Maybe we need to do something to instill more appreciation in our youth for the priviledges of living in this great nation rather than a President who sees fit to apologize for it at every turn. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:09:20 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Utah-girl-credited-with-outing-school-bomb-plot--138196594.html?clmob=y#IDComment276011616 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Passenger-hits-Metro-bus-driver-in-fare-dispute-causes-wreck-137765008.html#IDComment269811039 Exactly what I was thinking. From the office meeting to the morning commute, and apparently even to the bus ride (where you should be relaxing while someone else does the driving), the over-caffienated response is an all-too-common occurrence. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:58:00 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Passenger-hits-Metro-bus-driver-in-fare-dispute-causes-wreck-137765008.html#IDComment269811039 http://downtownseattle.komonews.com/news/community-spirit/706797-victims-gun-violence-honored-vigil#IDComment259514730 What a bunch of crap! Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:15:32 +0000 http://downtownseattle.komonews.com/news/community-spirit/706797-victims-gun-violence-honored-vigil#IDComment259514730 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/NKorea-transition-clouds-Asia-security-outlook--136140123.html#IDComment245635395 Looks like he gets plenty to eat... Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:23:03 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/NKorea-transition-clouds-Asia-security-outlook--136140123.html#IDComment245635395 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/-North-Korea-mourns-Kim-Jong-Il-son-is-successor-135856193.html#IDComment241801819 The expressions of mourning are a complete farce. They mourn publicly because the police metaphorically hold bayonets at their throats. Should the ruling party ever be thrown out of power, such as when Saddam fell in Iraq, we would see the common people spit on his image and desecrate his memory in the worst ways they could muster, just as they did with Saddam. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:29:50 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/-North-Korea-mourns-Kim-Jong-Il-son-is-successor-135856193.html#IDComment241801819 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Trooper-among-many-crashes-due-to-black-ice-135026678.html#IDComment233131213 He should get a reckless driving ticket. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:55:00 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Trooper-among-many-crashes-due-to-black-ice-135026678.html#IDComment233131213 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Owner-of-100-seized-dogs-is-dog-show-judge-134794978.html#IDComment231075972 Send her to the doghouse!!! Throw her to the dogs!! Thu, 1 Dec 2011 14:57:56 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Owner-of-100-seized-dogs-is-dog-show-judge-134794978.html#IDComment231075972 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Cain-says-he-expects-fresh-accusation--134632968.html#IDComment229426627 Two words: Bill Clinton Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:16:15 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Cain-says-he-expects-fresh-accusation--134632968.html#IDComment229426627 http://redmond.komonews.com/news/religion/691933-congregation-turns-prayer-washington-cathedral-faces-foreclosure#IDComment225203003 The current administration seems to favor bailing out those underwater homeowners, while provding nothing to reward those whose personal balance sheets remain in the black. The govt should provide the means for the average consumer with good credit to acquire the property of the debt ridden for a steal of a price and either rent back to them or let them out from under so they can start over. Why give the property back to the govt backed mortgage lenders (like freddie mac/fannie mae) who raped the taxpayers with congressional help just to create this mess? Let the bankers eat the loss and give opportunity to some and a second chance to the others. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:08:28 +0000 http://redmond.komonews.com/news/religion/691933-congregation-turns-prayer-washington-cathedral-faces-foreclosure#IDComment225203003 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/17-arrests-as-cops-raid-suspected-cockfighting-ring-134213788.html#IDComment225198638 What no turkeys? Don't they know what time of year this is?! Never mix meth and roosters - it's the makin's of an ugly scene... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:55:02 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/17-arrests-as-cops-raid-suspected-cockfighting-ring-134213788.html#IDComment225198638