On The bottom line on Bible camps

Posted on July 6 at 12:37 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

In an ever increasing world ruled by anxiety and fear, we are so quick to judge and belittle (even family, friends, those that we love).Nobody is perfect. However, if we can better understand our fears, and the consequences of these fears and how they affect us, we can have a better quality life -and message board :). It took me many many years to realize something so basic. Take time out of your day to reflect about relationships in your life, how you interact with strangers, and take a good look at how others treat you. If we can face our fears and manage them, we can be set free to love and be loved on a higher level. It's all about attitude. Now go hug your wife, husband, kid, dog, cat, neighbor and stop calling each other names. Don't be mean.

On Gun-carry ordinance put on hold in Milton

Posted on July 5 at midnight ( Suggest removal )

Just remember people that even if an intruder is in YOUR home, you had better be backed into a corner with all alternatives exhausted before you shoot to kill. That is the law.

On None

Posted on July 4 at 11:41 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Who here thinks muslims even have a voice in mainstream media?

On The bottom line on Bible camps

Posted on July 4 at 9:18 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

This discussion on religion is going nowhere. If people would just respect one another in everyday life all would be better off. We don't need to send our children to Bible camp to teach this ideal. However, doing so may reinforce and give the kids a place to practice these life skills. Parents need to start by setting a good, consistent example at home that isn't blemished by hypocrisy(this includes every spoken word and action). Kids learn by example. Many "good" kids are raised with Christian values and they may have never been to Bible camp or even church. Instead, they had straight talking caring parents that always told the truth and paid attention to social ideals such as respect and humility. Bible camp and going to church should not be treated as "therapy" or a crutch to lean on. This is just my opinion.

On Are long lawns a sign of the times in Janesville?

Posted on July 4 at 8:37 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Cough, cough. (Insert sarcasm here) Keep on, keeping on, fellow Americans. As long as your yard looks good, it's ALL GOOD- there's plenty more gas to be had from our friends in the middle east!

On We must confront the torturers who acted in our name

Posted on April 27 at 3:02 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Well, I personally find it disturbing that many on the right,who proclaim to protect life and and take an anti-abortion stance, find it acceptable to torture and in the process of doing so degrade the standard value of human life.

(if you feel more comfortable using the terms enhanced interrogatoin instead of torture that is fine as long as it makes you feel better and sleep at night)

My question: Is an American life worth more than an Iraqi civilian's life, an Iranian life, Chinese life, etc? Don't be afraid to answer.

On Effort to decertify union is driving a wedge into Janesville-based business

Posted on May 15 at 8:08 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

wsk said: "So, Phil can't win either way on this".

This could very well be the case.

whybesad wrote: "It seems to be dragging on more that it should."

The reason being a formal investigation by the National Labor Relations Board. This issue could be heading to federal court soon. Fred Grubb was on Woodman's payroll long before the union brought in their consultants.

On UW-Whitewater suspends fraternity for alcohol, hazing violations

Posted on May 14 at 9:14 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Thank you sir! May I have another?

On Effort to decertify union is driving a wedge into Janesville-based business

Posted on May 13 at 10:03 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Reply to wsk:

Subtantiated or not, thank you for the example. Just why the bitterness and overriding feeling set forth that the union must be punished? One can only suspect that members feel an eagerness to place blame, feel neglected, suspicious, or are just plain angry. I can sense, even on this board, an outlook that the union has failed to protect Woodman's workers from what they see as policies and tactics that are detrimental to their work environment and/or future employment. As a result, we now see the emergence of the blame game. The nature of dialogue that basically pits member vs. member, member vs. union, Woodman's vs. union. These are tried and true union busting tactics.

I would encourage all employees at Wood man's Food Market to evaluate their daily work environment and gather information that will help them make informed decisions. Hastily decertifying the union is much like cutting off your nose just to spite your own face. If decisions are not based in logic, and only on hear-say and anger, regrets are inevitable.

What will the grocery business lanscape look like 5, 10, 15 years from now? What will the labor market look like? Will people be willing to work for less money? Labor costs, health care costs, competition, economic woes, high priced consultants, all will affect business decisions down the road. Employees at Woodman's are used to success. However, people in business know it is day-to-day and there are no guarantees. The future is unforeseen and the way I see it, you must use precaution now to safeguard and protect your own investment.

On Effort to decertify union is driving a wedge into Janesville-based business

Posted on May 12 at 10:51 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

@ Could we stop with all of the name calling. Aside from not being productive, it's like having the union reps back in our break room. Only the union representatives were calling the employees far worse names than ignorant.

Many will agree that few points are truly productive on this board, most are moot points, as in furthering no real discussion. Would you be so nice as to give us an example of this so called name calling by the union reps in the breakroom? Just to be fair, can anyone give an example of Woodman's management either denigrading, pressuring, forcing shame upon, or otherwise using unfair tactics on employees to force a decision on the future of the union at Woodman's Food Market?