en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/2454392 Comments by sarinasmommy http://www.katu.com/news/business/Rogue-brewing-up-a-hairy-beer-after-joke-yeast-test-pans-out-160051775.html#IDComment387566845 I just threw up in my mouth a little. That sounds worse they're VooDoo Doughnut maple bacon beer. I'm a beer lover, but this sounds worse than backwash to me. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:07:38 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/business/Rogue-brewing-up-a-hairy-beer-after-joke-yeast-test-pans-out-160051775.html#IDComment387566845 http://www.katu.com/news/problemsolver/Online-prostitution-sites-using-sex-menus-152386565.html#IDComment365115737 This horrible article was the final straw for me. I am no longer turning to KATU as a news source. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:10:14 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/problemsolver/Online-prostitution-sites-using-sex-menus-152386565.html#IDComment365115737 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Alexandra-Watkins-Washington-County-Sheriffs-Deputies-TriMet-DHS-wandering-child-diaper-151824925.html#IDComment362307209 My 2-year-old is stuck to me like glue at all times... of course, I'm loving, caring and protective. I have to wonder if this woman's child was trying to get away from her. I hope this dear child will end up with better parental units. Thu, 17 May 2012 22:25:21 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Alexandra-Watkins-Washington-County-Sheriffs-Deputies-TriMet-DHS-wandering-child-diaper-151824925.html#IDComment362307209 http://www.katu.com/news/local/conversion-therapy-reparative-therapy-southern-poverty-law-center-150702555.html#IDComment357253421 I'm thinking the same things... and to boot, he announced his story to the news media, which made his issue subject to the amazingly rude and insensitive remarks that I have read in response to this article on KATU today. I would think that this would add to his depression. I hope he is smart enough to avoid reading the comments. Wed, 9 May 2012 16:34:40 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/conversion-therapy-reparative-therapy-southern-poverty-law-center-150702555.html#IDComment357253421 http://www.katu.com/news/local/conversion-therapy-reparative-therapy-southern-poverty-law-center-150702555.html#IDComment357243911 The same thing happened to my former husband. He was convinced that he was taken advantage of by a babysitter when he was only 5 years old. I didn't buy it, and it was hard to see him so distressed over these "memories." I dug deep into it, and it turns out that he had been manipulated into turning a memory of the babysitter helping him take a normal bath into a psychologically damaging memory of an inappropriate sexual encounter. So not cool. Wed, 9 May 2012 16:17:47 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/conversion-therapy-reparative-therapy-southern-poverty-law-center-150702555.html#IDComment357243911 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Ore-workers-urged-to-prepare---for-zombies-apocalypse-earthquake-disaster-thriller-150768975.html#IDComment357235952 Great comment! I was a little too speechless to come up with anything witty. Wed, 9 May 2012 16:03:06 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Ore-workers-urged-to-prepare---for-zombies-apocalypse-earthquake-disaster-thriller-150768975.html#IDComment357235952 http://www.katu.com/news/local/New-numbers-show-of-unvaccinated-children-increasing-150549655.html#IDComment356526277 I am so sick and tired of all of this new age hippy CRAP. Between this issue, the HCG diet, and other fads that are actually quite unhealthy and harmful, I am simply amazed at how incredibly stupid people can be. And don't even get me started on extreme religion. Yes, freedom of choice, but that should NOT include actions that are so harmful to yourself and others. Tue, 8 May 2012 16:14:31 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/New-numbers-show-of-unvaccinated-children-increasing-150549655.html#IDComment356526277 http://www.katu.com/news/local/New-numbers-show-of-unvaccinated-children-increasing-150549655.html#IDComment356526190 I agree with the majority of posters that it is incredibly selfish and ignorant to not vaccinate your children. There is no solid evidence that vaccines are harmful, and all the "evidence" has been debunked. It seems to be a "no, you can't make me!" attitude that these parents have, which is incredibly childish and is NOT in the best interest of your children. I'm all for freedom of choice, but we're talking about increased cases of terrible diseases here, and putting my vaccinated child at risk for being around unvaccinated children who become sick. It actually really angers me. Vaccinations absolutely should be a requirement. We're required to renew our drivers licenses and vehicle registration every few years, going through inconvienient hoops and paying hefty fees for those. Why don't these ignorant and gullible parents whine about that instead and do the right thing for their child AND all the people that they come in contact with? Tue, 8 May 2012 16:14:20 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/New-numbers-show-of-unvaccinated-children-increasing-150549655.html#IDComment356526190 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-Drunk-dad-had-10-year-old-son-in-drivers-seat-when-pulled-over-150366615.html?clmob=y#IDComment355928854 I like it! But... in small quantities and not in a moving vehicle. There's a lot to be said about drinking responsibly. Mon, 7 May 2012 17:11:56 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-Drunk-dad-had-10-year-old-son-in-drivers-seat-when-pulled-over-150366615.html?clmob=y#IDComment355928854 http://www.katu.com/news/entertainment/Russell-Simmons-says-Adam-Yauch-of-the-Beastie-Boys-dead-at-47-150193665.html#IDComment354226250 Fly with the angels, Adam. I'm glad I got to see you guys in concert in 2007. I will always love your awesome music! Fri, 4 May 2012 20:48:34 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/entertainment/Russell-Simmons-says-Adam-Yauch-of-the-Beastie-Boys-dead-at-47-150193665.html#IDComment354226250 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Man-protests-airport-security---naked-147865895.html?clmob=y#IDComment341951938 I applaud this man for making such a brave and bold statement. I would love to believe that it will create a shock wave with the TSA and cause some re-thinking of their humiliating "security procedures." One can hope. Bravo, dude!!! Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:05:51 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Man-protests-airport-security---naked-147865895.html?clmob=y#IDComment341951938 http://www.katu.com/news/business/As-police-watch-Occupy-marchers-gather-for-F29-protest-140907353.html#IDComment304891167 These weirdos just marched past the US Bancorp tower where I work. Can't understand what they're chanting and can't read their banners. The only thing they effectively did was clog up 4th & Burnside for awhile. I am so tired of these self-centered, oblivious people. Hello, I work for a major corporation and I am one of the 99%!! If my company was shut down, I would be out of a job! They need to get educated and look at the bigger picture!! Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:34:59 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/business/As-police-watch-Occupy-marchers-gather-for-F29-protest-140907353.html#IDComment304891167 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Induced-labor-allows-dying-man-to-see-daughter--139194504.html?clmob=y#IDComment292490389 My husband and I are 16 years apart. We are extremely happy, and we have a daughter who is about to turn 2. My husband is 50 and I'm 34. He has a 23 year old son from a previous marriage, who recently got married and they have a precious 10-month-old son. So, I'm a step-Grandma, stepson to a young man 11 years my junior, and our daughter has a much older brother but will be growing up with her nephew. We are extremely happy, healthy, and will be for many, many years to come. My heart goes out to this family. They have a wonderful attitude about what life has brought them. God bless them. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:01:47 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Induced-labor-allows-dying-man-to-see-daughter--139194504.html?clmob=y#IDComment292490389 http://www.katu.com/politics/Washington-voters-will-vote-on-marijuana-legalization-139050574.html#IDComment288981539 This is awesome!! Although I am not a personal fan of it and don't like to use it myself, I highly support the motion to begin legalizing its recreational use. I love to drink, but on a grand scale, alcohol is FAR more dangerous than marijuana, and it's legal! It has never made total sense to me why pot is illegal, and even though I dislike the stuff myself, there's a LOT of people who enjoy it quite a bit, so let them enjoy it legally! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:11:39 +0000 http://www.katu.com/politics/Washington-voters-will-vote-on-marijuana-legalization-139050574.html#IDComment288981539 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-investigating-inappropriate-touching-on-Skyline-school-bus-138951274.html#IDComment287359969 Oh brother. How did I know that somehow my post would be picked apart? That's not my point. It's the excessive media coverage that I am commenting on. If you want me to reword that non-important part of my post, then fine: "the same type of thing happened to me..." I hope that's better. "Exact same thing" was refering to the general context of the article, being inappropriate touching by one male person to teenage girl, on a school bus. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 21:21:03 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-investigating-inappropriate-touching-on-Skyline-school-bus-138951274.html#IDComment287359969 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-investigating-inappropriate-touching-on-Skyline-school-bus-138951274.html#IDComment287296849 Sigh... this article being "news" is just a sign that times have changed. The exact same thing happened to me when I was a teenage girl in the early 90's. Yeah it was upsetting, but talking to the school administrator, my parents, a couple trusted friends, and the offending boy being punished by the school and his parents was the furthest extent of it. I would have been mortified if it made local news and everyone was buzzing about it, not knowing it happened to me. News media is becoming more and more irresponsible with what they report as news worthy, in my opinion. And yet I still come on here and read because I'm still searching for actual news that benefits society. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 19:43:29 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-investigating-inappropriate-touching-on-Skyline-school-bus-138951274.html#IDComment287296849 http://www.katu.com/news/weird/Spokane-police-say-robbers-wanted-pizza-not-money-138378629.html?clmob=y#IDComment279996954 I would be truly surprised if pot wasn't involved... you KNOW you have the munchies baaaaad when you're threatening violence for food! LOL Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:41:35 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/weird/Spokane-police-say-robbers-wanted-pizza-not-money-138378629.html?clmob=y#IDComment279996954 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Father-of-girl-swept-away-in-river-vows-to-continue-search-138169189.html#IDComment276294361 She resembles my little girl as well, especially her eyes. Every day since I first read this story on Monday, I have been giving my daughter longer hugs than ever, crying and being thankful for every precious moment that I have with her. I can't comprehend allowing her to get that close to a raging river though... my parents live on the Willamette in South Salem, and I won't let her get anywhere near that river... I still ache for those parents though. I'm hurting so much over this and don't even know them personally... I can't even imagine the pain they are feeling. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:35:11 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Father-of-girl-swept-away-in-river-vows-to-continue-search-138169189.html#IDComment276294361 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-search-for-parents-of-2-year-old-boy-134563678.html?clmob=y#IDComment228963431 I have a very similar family structure as these people do, and I know this would NEVER happen in my family. If my child's grandpa or grandma takes her somewhere, they ALWAYS let myself and/or my husband know, before she goes ANYWHERE. When all of us are in the same place together, there is constant communication going on about who has her, where she is... her grandparents never "think" she is with her parents... they KNOW. And on top of that... how in the heck could a disturbed woman enter their home and take him without anyone knowing?? Again, that would NEVER happen in our family. IF, and I mean IF she was even able to enter our home, the police would be there before she got within 30 feet of my child. Where is the security in their home? This should NEVER happen to ANY child. Period. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:17:44 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-search-for-parents-of-2-year-old-boy-134563678.html?clmob=y#IDComment228963431 http://www.katu.com/news/local/133375383.html#IDComment218346273 It's disturbing to me that some parents would rather believe the false hype that vaccinations are harmful, which has been PROVEN to be false, and suckle their doubts and fears by putting their child at potentially MORE risk for harm than the false claims of what the vaccinations would have caused, if they had turned out to be true! TOTAL lack of common sense and BRAINS. It's the responsibility of the parents to get the FACTS on how to properly care for their children. To do anything else is neglectful. Mon, 7 Nov 2011 22:51:20 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/133375383.html#IDComment218346273