On Feds offer Wisconsin $15M to change seat belt law

Posted on October 6 at 1:06 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

1. Those who believe that not wearing a seatbelt is only a risk to themselves do not understand how the world works. MY insurance (both automobile and health) go up to cover the costs of injuries sustained by others.

2. When I was younger I wouldn't wear a seatbelt. I figured that the worst thing that could happen to me in a car accident was that I would die. Then I started working with people who had head injuries and I realized that the worst thing that could happen to me is that I would get a head injury and survive. These people frequently have to live on disability for the rest of their lives paid for with the tax dollars of you and me. I was only 25 but I began buckling up and still do today.

3. The argument between motorcycle helmets and no motorcycle helmets is pointless. Neither one is safe.

I remember a teacher telling us when I was in jr. high that our personal freedoms extended to just about the tip of our noses. Within that space we were free to do whatever we wanted. Beyond that, our impact on the rest of the world was important to consider. I don't know where this *%!?#^ idea of I can do whatever I want because this is the US and I don't have to EVER consider how my actions impact others came from but it is pathetic.

On Police investigate train incident

Posted on October 3 at 1:40 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

intheloop - so people with sick bodies are OK, but people with sick minds are not. I hope you or anyone in your family never needs any empathy for a mental illness.

On Police investigate train incident

Posted on October 3 at 12:28 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I am appalled at the lack of understanding for individuals with mental illness and their families. Mental illness is every bit an illness just like cancer. Would any of you dare to speak of people suffering from cancer the same way you talk about people with mental illness? No wonder people who struggle with these diseases are reluctant to get help if they are going to be stigmatized in this way.

Would you tell someone who tried chemo or radiation that didn't work that they are a drain on your medical insurance because sick people drive up everyone's costs? Shame, shame shame on you.

On Presidential race devolves into brawl between Rednecks and Elites

Posted on September 11 at 3:04 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Enough of this kind of stupid divisory article. The people of this nation have REAL issues that they would like dealt with unlike writers like Ms. Parker who would prefer to paint things with her broad stroke. Let's ALL focus on what it will take to restore integrity in our federal offices and elect leaders who will move our country in a better direction.
Now if we could just find some of those people and get them to run...:-)

On Fighting Bob Fest announces speakers

Posted on September 3 at 1:50 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

WSP - Progressive does not = Democrat. You will note, Fighting Bob did not join the Democratic party when he left the Republicans. He formed a new party.

On Outgoing UW leader rips business lobby’s tactics

Posted on August 21 at 1:30 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I've never completely understood WMC's disdain for the UW system. Sure they have had some major gaff's in the last few years but all in all (OK, I'm a 2 time alumnus) I think it is an awesome system that contributes greatly to Wisconsin's quality of life. In addition, where does WMC want the future economic leaders in Wisconsin to come from? Universities in other states? If WMC is such a great organization why is Wisconsin bleeding jobs the way it is? Why aren't they attacking GM for closing the Janesville plant and the other companies in the state that have taken their business elsewhere? Seems like that would be more in their jurisdiction.
Finally, Mr. Wiley did come out with much of this in the alumni magazine about a year ago. It was a great article. This is clearly not the first time he has voiced this opinion.

On O'Sullivan leads Niners past Packers 34-6

Posted on August 18 at 6 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Sounds like you are all the fair weather fans who jumped on the bandwagon somewhere around 1995. Those of us who have been with the Pack for longer than the Favre era know that we will have feast & we will have famine. Yes, we could probably have had a good season with Brett but the days of him getting the team to the Super Bowl are over. Did none of you notice how he can no longer play in cold weather? You ain't getting to the big game without winning in the cold. Better to start our rebuilding now. Have a great season in NY Brett. Hope it doesn't get too cold for you.

On Janesville man leaves flood documentary as legacy

Posted on August 18 at 2:47 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Back in late June I was helping a friend who was flooded out of her home in Fort Atkinson. We were canoeing back to where we had parked our car when we met John and a friend who were filming the devastated landscape. He was so caring and sensitive when interviewing my friend about her situation. My condolences to John's family.

On Behavior ruins fun for kids

Posted on August 15 at 2:15 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

This is why the kids should quit organized sports, gather themselves together with their equipment, and go off to play by themselves like we used to. You get the adults involved and the whole thing just becomes awful. :-)

On Census shows minorities will be in majority by 2050

Posted on August 14 at 4:47 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

How is it that you believe immigrants don't pay taxes? When you have a job, they take it right out of your check. When you make a purchase, you pay the sales tax. None of these tax paying activities require legal status apparently. Illegals who get jobs are generally using fake/stolen/etc. social security numbers which the government is only too happy to use to collect its taxes and social security. In fact, I have seen it argued that illegal immigrants are helpful to the social security system since they are paying in but generally do not collect.