en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/687716 Comments by spokandi73 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Man-turns-himself-in-for-murders-in-1970s-cold-case-163439076.html#IDComment407385925 63,looks more like 93. Scary looking!! Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:23:21 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Man-turns-himself-in-for-murders-in-1970s-cold-case-163439076.html#IDComment407385925 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Portland-issued-boil-notice-after-Ecoli-found-in-reservoir--163337306.html#IDComment407319102 Pretty sad when you pay one of the highest water rates in the nation,and you can't even drink the water without boiling it first. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:48:42 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Portland-issued-boil-notice-after-Ecoli-found-in-reservoir--163337306.html#IDComment407319102 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Public-employees-pension-pay-is-padded-by-benifits-163358216.html?clmob=y#IDComment407317959 As I've stated before I vote NO for schools,police,and fire services,and it isn't because I don't value them,I do so because it makes the monster bigger,meanwhile we get no added service,all the money goes to cover the pensions. Most private employers leave retirement planning to the employee,and the state should do the same. It doesn't work,it isn't ever going to work,so extreme change must be made. I don't think the system was ever intended to provide 6 figure payouts. It has to stop,because it WILL bankrupt the state,it's already started. State employee's are no better than your average Joe,and shouldn't get perks no other person would have,especially perks gotten from the average Joe. Everyone is out for themselves,and who can blame them,but somebody better wise up because this can't go on much longer,the ship is going down,and everyone is worried about themselves,when if they stopped and thought for just one second,the ship can be saved with a little self sacrifice. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:46:17 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Public-employees-pension-pay-is-padded-by-benifits-163358216.html?clmob=y#IDComment407317959 http://www.kboi2.com/news/national/California-cop-arrested-on-allegations-of-sexual-ransom-163081766.html#IDComment405202002 What he did was wrong,illegal,he knows it,the damn police department knows,so what in the hell gives with "paid leave" crap,fire him,he more than deserves it. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:00:37 +0000 http://www.kboi2.com/news/national/California-cop-arrested-on-allegations-of-sexual-ransom-163081766.html#IDComment405202002 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405199333 Your right,I'd forgotten about that. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:54:26 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405199333 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Robinson-edges-DeFazio-in-2nd-quarter-fundraising-163079236.html#IDComment405198941 At this point I'm voting for someone new,Oregon went to hell under Defazio's watch,and all he can really seem to do is beg the feds for another timber payment,instead of actually doing something to bring jobs back to the area. Borrowing from Peter to pay Paul isn't doing us any favors,and it's more than time for some new blood in office. I think most closed minded Oregonians will still vote for Defazio because they fear republicans,only thing is the republicans here are pretty liberal. We can't continue on as we have,it hasn't,and will not work. We need new ideas,not the same old same old. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:53:34 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Robinson-edges-DeFazio-in-2nd-quarter-fundraising-163079236.html#IDComment405198941 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405195005 They closed the mental institutions because they thought the counseling worked and that these people could be trusted to take their meds,so most of that system is now gone,only it backfired,instead of being locked up in an institution they get locked up in jail,released,they offend again,and again,it's a cycle. All of this to save a buck and in the name of "human rights" ,like it is any great service to them to be free,little if any support,and left on the streets to clog up the court system and jails,and eventually die there. This didn't save us a dime,it's cost us more. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:44:06 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405195005 http://www.kval.com/news/local/It-takes-two-gulps-of-water-its-dead-Theres-no-suffer-there-162965856.html#IDComment405127454 I don't know which is worse,the gas chamber,or some other method and drowning,all pretty bad ways to go,but as much as love animals,I'm on this guys side. The neighbors were warned. I have a beautiful backyard that I work very hard on,and it stinks like a litter box because of the strays and the neighbors who's cats roam,they see my indoor only cats and mark the doors and poo in my flower beds,and it's annoying. I have the one cat who is 10,never been let out to roam,if he goes out it's in a cage,and then I have a cat that just showed up and moved in a few years ago,she might go out if I do,but I don't let mine run free,I love them to much,and really can think of about a million other things I'd rather spend money on than the vet when the cat gets injured. If they start out as kittens indoors they'll never know what they are missing,and the older cats will adapt,these are house cats,not wild animals found in nature,so treat them like a pet. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:09:00 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/It-takes-two-gulps-of-water-its-dead-Theres-no-suffer-there-162965856.html#IDComment405127454 http://www.kval.com/news/consumertips/New-budget-woes--EWEB-rate-hikes--162965626.html#IDComment405083678 This needs to be looked into by the state,Springfield rates I've been told are almost half of what they are in Eugene,and they've always been lower,so why is it costing more in Eugene? I really do not buy the excuse that they need to upgrade this or that and that their rates will be increasing,it never ends with them. Perhaps they should have put off the building in West Eugene? For a state with an abundance of water,we sure pay for it. Doesn't Portland have one of the highest water rates in the nation? If EWEB had a competitor the rates would go down over night,but since that's all we got we are at their mercy,and they sure don't seem to have much of that. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:30:13 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/consumertips/New-budget-woes--EWEB-rate-hikes--162965626.html#IDComment405083678 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405079634 Creepy,and no doubt this is just the tip of the iceburg when it comes to this guys problems. Glad they caught him. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:21:32 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Police-accuse-man-of-breaking-into-homes-to-view-porn-websites-163062036.html?clmob=y#IDComment405079634 http://www.kval.com/news/national/Ariz-sheriff-Joe-Arpaio-faces-federal-judge-over-racial-profiling-allegations-163040726.html#IDComment405036894 His methods may be harsh,but the man gets results. I'm really not concerned about racial profiling,it's something just about everyone is guilty of. I don't get those that oppose and question this man,because if it were the other way around,and we had citizens entering Mexico illegally,they wouldn't pussy foot around,the punishment would be harsh,and that is the stance we need to take on this matter. There is a huge problem with people coming over illegally in that area and something must be done,and when you come here and instantly qualify for government benefits I think the least you can do is willingly show an officer your papers proving your here legally,American citizen would in any other country. I am a very liberal person,always have been,but this problem must be addressed and simply stating don't do it isn't going to work. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:51:45 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/national/Ariz-sheriff-Joe-Arpaio-faces-federal-judge-over-racial-profiling-allegations-163040726.html#IDComment405036894 http://www.kval.com/news/business/Christian-bar-owners-wont-stock-brands-that-support-gays-lesbians-162897316.html?clmob=y#IDComment405031114 I support what they are doing,even though I think it's pretty stupid and will only harm them. All the big companies support human rights,and many of the small regional brands do also,so they most likely won't have much to offer. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:39:30 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/business/Christian-bar-owners-wont-stock-brands-that-support-gays-lesbians-162897316.html?clmob=y#IDComment405031114 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Sheriff-Naked-man-armed-with-shovel-frightens-family-162886816.html#IDComment404365004 Oh it must be like 20 years ago now my husband and I went out to a friends party in Elmira while the fair was going on and stopped at the Thriftway and I went in and was getting what I needed and as I rounded a corner bumped into a totally nude man,shocked me!! It was once quite wild out there during fair time,and the fair controlled this,because now you hardly notice it. Sorry the lady and her children had to deal with the guy on a bad trip. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:45:15 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Sheriff-Naked-man-armed-with-shovel-frightens-family-162886816.html#IDComment404365004 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Construction-conflict-That-is-very-very-toxic-162685316.html#IDComment403659330 I doubt this is as serious as some are claiming it to be. Well LRAPA is on it now,I expect the entire job site will be shut down soon,and then we can all look at an empty damaged building for who knows how long. Typical Eugene BS. I think maybe running a mister to knock the dust down would suffice,or put off the demo on the side that is close to Olive Plaza until this fall when it is cooler and better chances of rain? Some people really will make a mountain out of a molehill. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:53:12 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Construction-conflict-That-is-very-very-toxic-162685316.html#IDComment403659330 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Drive-by-paintball-attack-lands-three-young-men-in-big-trouble-162520026.html#IDComment402262409 Well thank god it wasn't a real gun they found in the garage,what a bunch of idiots. Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:41:48 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Drive-by-paintball-attack-lands-three-young-men-in-big-trouble-162520026.html#IDComment402262409 http://www.kval.com/politics/DeFazio--161151105.html#IDComment394888983 Time for DeFazio to go,this area went to ruin under his watch. This isn't magic money,it didn't appear out of the blue,it came from somewhere and was no doubt borrowed money. We've made the cuts,and we need to live with those instead of putting a band aid on a broken leg,and I do realize those cuts are tough and effect us all,but this is what we get for keep people like DeFazio in office for nearly three decades. This money won't fix a thing,and it's all going to wasted. To little,to late. Tue, 3 Jul 2012 16:52:19 +0000 http://www.kval.com/politics/DeFazio--161151105.html#IDComment394888983 http://www.kval.com/news/business/50-years-of-just-coffee-at-TacoTime-160586415.html#IDComment391507541 Come on they are still better than Taco Bell,at least their meat looks real. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:39:54 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/business/50-years-of-just-coffee-at-TacoTime-160586415.html#IDComment391507541 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Suspect-in-fatal-hit-run-out-of-jail-due-to-budget-cuts-160725025.html#IDComment391506309 Don't forget to also thank the county. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:37:23 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Suspect-in-fatal-hit-run-out-of-jail-due-to-budget-cuts-160725025.html#IDComment391506309 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Budget-crunch-frees-inmates-from-Lane-County-jail-160414885.html#IDComment390011428 It is extortion. Cut the city council,cut the worthless mayor,there are cuts to be made everywhere,yet they always,and only cut the most important things out. It's just a game of chicken. I vote NO for all measures dedicated to public safety and schools,and it isn't because I don't value these things. The spending is out of control,and it costs them far to much to do what nearly anyone else could do for half the costs,and the added money doesn't go to cover whats lacking anyway it would seem,so why continue to feed the monster and make it bigger? People are going to get hurt,and people will get fed up finally,and demand a government that is not only responsible,but also accountable,just throwing money to these irresponsible politicians isn't going to solve anything,it may appear on the surface to solve the problem,when in fact it is only making the problem bigger. Lane County has known for years those timber payments were going to run out,and what did they do to change the economy? Not a damn thing. Lane Co. would rather study something,study it again,make no decision,revisit the issue and have a few more studies,then have a study to see what all these studies cost,and then still do nothing. Lane Co. is totally anti business,and would rather study issues and waste money on things like Occupy and the EMX bus the tax payers do not want,oh the EMX is wanted,it's just wanted by the people who don't pay into the system. We did this to ourselves by keeping these worthless lousy and crooked politicians in office year after year,after year. Hell we voted Kitzhaber to his third term,when he didn't do anything worth noting his first two terms. Time for a majority of the people to pull their heads out of their asses and get with the real world,not the world you think it is,the real one,and vote wisely,think about the bigger picture and the long run,instead of what happens to work in the present,because if it's one thing I've learned in 75 years is that the easiest way,is rarely the best option. Get a gun and protect yourselves. Hopefully soon the county will have no other options but to face reality,and get back on the right track. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:05:42 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/local/Budget-crunch-frees-inmates-from-Lane-County-jail-160414885.html#IDComment390011428 http://www.kval.com/news/national/Critics-blast-Tennessees-no-holding-hands-bill-160246785.html#IDComment389298857 What a backwards state. Any idiot knows that if you tell someone they can't do something,they'll just go out and do it. Sex ed. is important and sadly has fallen to the schools to teach since parents are to prude or unrealistic in their thinking to do so. The uneducated ones will always get into trouble. I'm certainly not condoning teenage sex,I think you should wait,anybody can have sex,all they want,but it really means nothing unless it is with someone you love,but I guess you learn with age,but this is just unrealistic,especially in this day and age. I think the state should lose all government funding until they are forced into reality. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:42:15 +0000 http://www.kval.com/news/national/Critics-blast-Tennessees-no-holding-hands-bill-160246785.html#IDComment389298857