By that logic Cars, Chainsaws, Log Splitters, Outdoor Fire Pits, Gas Grills, Snowmobiles, Etc. would never have been allowed.
As has been said before, you can not legislate stupidity and just because something is banned does not mean that it will stop people from using the banned item. Fireworks were banned for over 40 years but yet they were still used.
Just as an aside: If you look at the current statistics you will see that use of consumer fireworks has steadily increased over the last few years but the injury rates have decreased exponentially. The reason for this increased safeguards in manufacturing, quality control and new federal laws which mandate how fireworks are to be produced. That's not to say that people who do stupid things won't get hurt but people hurt themselves on everyday items (See Above) as well while doing something stupid and we don't ban those.
I know it's cliche but it rings true; you can't legislate stupidity.
She should be "fairly" tried and "if" convicted then she should be punished but not beforehand.
According to most I talked to and even to those in the media she is already guilty.
Even though the evidence is showing that she was not drunk as her blood alcohol content was .04% and quite possibly shows she was not texting while driving.
So the question I have is can she get a fair trial?
Actually it is only a small percentage. Namely the larger cities and towns with their own law enforcement as it would be impossible or unrealistic to enforce any local fireworks ordinance otherwise.
I have been told that county Sheriff departments and the State police will not for the most part enforce local ordinances.
As for the cities that have banned not only the sale and use of fireworks but also their possession as well, I can not see this holding up if challenged through the courts
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned or not but a way to resolve this issue would be to do away with Concealed Carry Permits altogether
Vermont doesn't require permits and I believe Alaska doesn't either.
It would also be the most Constitutional way to deal with the issue.
Of course then you would have people saying well if we did that then Felons would carry and there would be all sorts of problems.
Well if that was true then why doesn't Vermont or Alaska have issues?
Criminals do not follow the laws and if they want to carry they will do so. The only people who end up hurt from these types of laws are law abiding citizens
ON PAUL OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE SHOWS PAUL CAMPAIGN REFUSES TO CONCEDE SECOND PLACE FINISH IN MAINE:
PAUL CAMPAIGN COMMENTS ON MAINE RESULTS
"Ron Paul will win the most delegates out of Maine tonight"
LAKE JACKSON, Texas – Tonight the campaign of 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul sent an email to supporters regarding today’s caucus results from the state of Maine. See below for a portion of comments from Ron Paul 2012 Campaign Manager John Tate.
“Ron Paul will win the most delegates out of Maine tonight.
“In fact, he will probably even win the ‘beauty contest’ straw poll the media has already called for Mitt Romney – even before all the votes have been tallied.
“In Washington County – where Ron Paul was incredibly strong – the caucus was delayed until next week just so the votes wouldn’t be reported by the national media today.
“Of course, their excuse for the delay was ‘snow.’
“That’s right. A prediction of 3-4 inches – that turned into nothing more than a dusting -was enough for a local GOP official to postpone the caucuses just so the results wouldn’t be reported tonight.
“This is MAINE we’re talking about. The GIRL SCOUTS had an event today in Washington County that wasn’t cancelled!
“And just the votes of Washington County would have been enough to put us over the top.
“This is an outrage. But our campaign is in this race to win, and will stay in it to the very end.
“Congressman Paul’s message of liberty and Constitutional principles is resonating with Americans everywhere who are sick and tired of the status quo establishment, and we plan to take this campaign on to ‘Super Tuesday’ and beyond.”
A Romney win? Not so fast
Check out the results of the Caucus or lack of them.
Washington County's caucus was cancelled due a snow storm of 3-4 inches
which turned out to be a dusting. In fact a girl scout meeting took place as scheduled. So why did the postpone Washington County?
Because officials in the Romney campaign knew it was heavily favored to go Ron Paul. So they somehow convinced the Maine GOP to postpone the Caucus. In doing so it skewed the results to make it appear that Romney won but in reality it's not so simple. Romney won by 194 or so votes. The expected results from the Washington County Caucus would have given Paul at least this amount. So if the results from the Washington County Caucus had been factored Paul would've been declared the victor. So we should wait until the results from Washington County come in before declaring anyone the winner, right? Not according to GOP Chair Charlie Webster. In fact he was quoted as saying that when the results from Washington County are tallied it won't change a thing as the won't be counted.
This is wrong on so many levels it defies logic.
Well the silver lining in all this is that it appears that Ron Paul will win most of the Delegates for the state but if the state GOP is pulling stunts like this now, One can only imagine what they have planned for the Convention in May
If you're going to vote for and support Romney then you might as well support Obama because if Romney becomes the nominee there is no way on God's green Earth he will have the votes to beat him.
Another 4 years of Obama is something the country can not afford but even if Romney was pull out a miracle and beat Obama his policies are/will be almost identical so the real losers here are the American people.
I think you need to do some more research on this issue.
It has been debunked time and time again
Paul did not write these newsletters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THkz9btU0zY
It was great to finally have Rep Paul come to Lewiston. Both myself and my fiancée were in attendance and it was a truly impassioned speech.
and we support fully support his campaign and his message of peace and prosperity
Wow I would've thought that the Lewiston fire Chief would be much more knowledgeable on the new fireworks law than he is.
New Hampshire's fireworks laws are quite similar to Maine's
Although NH allows the sale and use of Re-Loadable Mortars.
Maine will not allow their sale, although according to the state Fire Marshall's office if you have them then you can use them in Maine.
As far as Bottle Rockets, and Sky Rockets, NH just like Maine does not allow them. Firecrackers however are not allowed in NH but will be available in Maine. So LeClair is incorrect when he says that items bought out of state won't necessarily be legal here.
Now I'm not sure why Leclair is concerned about high power aerial devices. These are Professional grade or 1.3g NOT consumer grade or 1.4g fireworks and are not available for sale to normal consumers in NH or Maine.
Sounds to me like the Lewsiton Fire department as well as other departments across the state have some studying to do
To be honest I'm a bit disgusted by all the bans being put in place before the law has gone into effect.
Seriously what is wrong with allowing the use of fireworks? At the very least it could be tried on a trial basis to see if it will work
Then if there were fires and injuries (that everyone seems to think will be catastrophic) regulate them then.
There are plenty of states that have legalized fireworks and contrary to what the local,and state officials thought the injury rates have not increased dramatically.
I'm sick and tired of misinformed people making judgement calls without researching the issues. Oh and just as an aside, consumer fireworks are NOT explosives, when ignited they burn.
Making them illegal would cause so many problems it make my head spin just thinking about it.
Many take these medications as they are supposed to for pain control and to take them away because some people want to abuse them is just plain wrong. You'd be removing any semblance of life those that take them responsibly have. Do you have any idea what it's like to live with Chronic pain? I suspect that if you did you would not be saying, "Make them illegal" Imagine having pain so bad that any movement at all feels like you are being stabbed or burned alive. Sometimes something as simple as just walking to the bathroom can be agony. Imagine not being able to sleep because the pain is so bad. Imagine how quickly your life would deteriorate if you had to deal with this on a daily basis; For many the thought of suicide becomes a likely option. Now imagine a medication lessening these effects and allowing you to resume these basic life functions that so many take for granted. What would you do, continue to live with the pain or take the medication? If you were in this situation I would be willing to bet that you would take the medication.
Unless you have been in this situation you have no idea how life saving Opioid/Opiate pain medications can be. Even still those who have chronic pain do not want to take them but because they have no other options they have no choice.
When the government bans these drugs or restricts them the only ones they are hurting are those who take them as prescribed for medical purposes. If you think drug laws stop addicts, I have some swamp land I'd like to sell you. When was the last time you heard one of them say OH I better not take Heroin because it's illegal?
It makes me sick the way Liberals have used this story. One thing you never hear them mention is how the boy's father was setting of the fireworks in an unsafe manner. Most of the reports on this have been blown (pardon the pun) way out of proportion. The boy is fine and is now at home.
As for NH not allowing the use of fireworks in the state, this is completely untrue. I'm not sure where this idea came from but if people simply looked at the law they would see that NH does in fact allow the fireworks bought in the state to be used there.
Now to correct a few inaccuracies about the new fireworks law. In the editorial the writer claims that fireworks will be sold from roadside shacks. This is completely false. The law states, that fireworks can only be sold in stand alone existing structures, that have security, and fire suppression systems. Sales from roadside "Shacks" and tents will not be allowed.
I also want to point out that the writer of this editorial claims that missiles, and sky rockets will be legal next year. Again, this is untrue.
Under the new law; missiles, bottle/sky rockets, and other aerial devices with a launch height greater than 300 feet will still continue to be banned.
This editorial is full of erroneous and false information and the writer should've taken the time to perform more research instead of trying to further his/her agenda.
To clarify: The reason why these meter installers are wearing this protective gear is because anytime one works around electrical equipment there is always a possibility of flash fires and electrical shorts.
The face shield,hood,gloves and other protective articles are worn to lower the risk from injury should this occur. It is mandated by National Electric Code and The National Fire Protection Association.
I'm not sure if you're aware of this fact or not but the Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC successfully lobbied the Federal Government to outlaw M-80's, Cherry Bombs, etc. in the 1970's. Also Firecrackers that are sold legally must not have more than 50mg of powder and for all other types of legal fireworks fuses must burn for at least 3 seconds, but no longer than 9 seconds.
Due to these new laws people are less likely to lose fingers or have their "eyeballs blown out" In fact if you look at the statistics you will find that since these laws were adopted injury rates have decreased.
What a bunch of bozos. It wouldn't surprise me if Kessler thought his position with the R.I. DOC would allow him to act in this manner.
Oh and seeing as he is Law Enforcement or rather was he of all people should know having keys to property you don't own doesn't suddenly make it yours.
On that note this is a great example of why everyone needs to change their locks when they buy a dwelling.
NH just updated their laws to allow for the sale and possession of switchblades, and stilettos.
There is no reason why Maine should not do the same. These anti-knife laws are antiquated and have no real basis or merit and It's time Maine joined NH in repealing them as well.
I don't mean to nitpick but in the article one sentence reads, "They're blood pressure is monitored for the first few visits, and then they are free to leave."
The word "They're" is incorrect and it should read "Their" instead.
Now that the Re-count is over it seems the Casino No group are a bunch of sore losers.
They now wish to involve the courts in the hope of stopping the Casino.
Personally, I'm all for new technology but if there is a chance that these smart meters pose a health risk their installation should be delayed until more studies can be done.
When it comes to health and safety it pays on err on the side of caution
I went through this program in Oxford county and I have to say it has been incredibly helpful. Before starting this program I had been out of school for 20 years. Although I often thought about going back to school I really had no idea how.
Thankfully all my questions were answered and the fear about returning to school was a thing of the past.
I'm currently enrolled in Central Maine Community College with plans to transfer to the University of Maine at Farmington and from there I plan to enroll in the Tufts Maine track program in order to become a Physician.
I would never have been able to do this without the college transition program.
Property forfeiture laws are nothing short of Fascism.
Most of the time the items are taken before there's even a conviction.
Who gains from these transactions? Why the arresting agency of course.
So the more property that's seize the more money the department gets.
These nonsense laws are so full of greed and corruption yet it is allowed to continue.
In the land of the free home of the brave where we are all supposedly innocent until proven guilty and protected by the Constitution.
It bothers me immensely why we allow these unconstitutional and immoral laws to remain.
If it could be argued in a court of law that the property was purchased with drug money and then only after a conviction then I might support some of these laws but it is clear this is not what's taking place.
When are Americans going to wake up and Demand that these laws stop? When are we going to demand a return to sound government? If we wish to remain a free nation and I use the term loosely we has better act quickly because time is running out.
I would imagine the robber is in for a surprise when he/she realizes that the Oxycontin that he/she just stole has been re-formulated and can't be abused like it once was.
If the higher court over turned the guilty verdict and affirmed the original verdict of not guilty how can this case be retried? Wouldn't that be double jeopardy as well?
Personally, I'm glad that the verdict was overturned this whole case has made no sense since day one.
I wonder if the Newry Fire Department, Bethel Fire and Rescue, Mahoosuc Mountain Rescue and the Maine Warden Service will send her a nice bill for all the attention.
Perhaps he could've used more civilized language but the point is, He is not afraid to speak his mind and we need more people like that in this day and age.
True, but most have taken the clue from the United States. If the US never made it illegal in the first place it's likely that other countries would not have either. We have a big role to play in this and if for once we do the right thing others may follow suit
It doesn't sound like there's too many fans of rail travel here but considering where gas prices are going, not too mention the stress of driving to Boston it just makes sense.
Now, I don't know about a train to Canada but to Boston? Yes I'm all for it, especially if that train stops in Auburn or Lewiston
They can try and justify their vastly over inflated budget but when you come right down to it they are wasting your money.
The illegalization and subsequent confiscation of marijuana makes absolutely no sense (at least not to me) This is a plant put here by God yet the American criminal justice system in all it's inane glory decides it's against the law to use and or possess.
It's time to end the drug war. It's time to restore our republic and put a stop to the police state it has helped to create. To be honest I do not condone the use of drugs but do feel that if an adult of sound mind wants to make the choice to use then they should have that right.
The best way to put this company out of business is to simply stop buying products from him but I fear that would be a major undertaking considering how many different companies this guy is affiliated with.
Still, that's how it should be done; this talk of having the government shut him down sickens me and it should do the same to every American.
We have drifted so far from our founding father's beliefs that it's no surprise that people would want the government to step in.
Sorry for any confusion I meant to say that Naproxen is the the active drug in Aleve The reason the Naproxen in this case is an RX is because of higher concentrations (500mg)
Naproxen is the same drug as over the counter Aleve just in a higher mg concentration.
True it is an analgesic just as the Oxycontin (Oxycodone) and Codeine are however, Naproxen is what's known as an NSAID or Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory drug. It is NOT a Narcotic
Oxycodone and Codeine on the other hand are Narcotics or AKA Opioid Analgesics.
Hopefully this has cleared up some of the confustion
Saw these people walk through Paris Yesterday afternoon. I was curious as to what they were protesting as I was unable to read their banners and posters.
They have my support! I wish I could travel to NYC but unfortunately I am unable but I will be there in spirit!
The voters of Maine have clearly spoken on this issue but it would seem that the state government was not happy with the outcome. This is nothing more than a stall tatic.
Once they have their zoning rules in place, I have to wonder if anyone will be allowed to setup shop.
Yes it's nice to have some warm weather but to be honest I wouldn't mind some snow.
Of course by February I'm sure I'll be sick of it and want warmer weather.
You couldn't pay me enough to want to deal with black Friday crowds
Why people act this way over inanimate objects is beyond me. If people showed more interest and compassion toward their fellow man than this, it would be a much better world. But no, people would rather push & shove their way through a store and treat others with disrespect, just to save a few measly dollars on some item that won't mean anything five years from now. Way to go people!
I've always said the world would be a lot better off if there were less lawyers in it.
Most of them (Not all mind you) would sell their souls for a dollar and I bet some of them have ; )
The only reason a lot of people use it including kids is because it is illegal in the first place.
Once it becomes legal you can bet that many would stop using it because they wouldn't be taking a risk of being arrested.
For a lot of people Marijuana and drugs in general have an appeal because it is taboo.
Those of you who have children should know what I mean. You tell them not to touch something and what is the first that they do? They touch the item you told them not to.
However, if you tell your children it's OK to touch something then at least in my experience they are not as quick to touch that item, If they touch it at all.
Good luck trying to find and or buy a computer product that is made in America. I agree that we should be buying American but in order to do so we have to have items available.
You can thank NAFTA & GAT and our wonderful politicians for this mess. Of course we as Americans are not without blame either.
The Founding fathers did not establish this great nation for it to become a country of unjust laws. However, we as citizens are to blame because we want government to solve all our problems so we deserve what we get as a result. Big government is never the answer nor are laws that infringe on civil & constitutional rights. Your statement that the law is the law runs along the same lines as I was just following orders and we all know how well that went over at Nuremberg. It is our duty as Americans to fight unjust laws and not just blindly accept them. If you feel otherwise then I suggest you relocate.
The war on drugs is an utter failure and should be ended at once! Whether or not any of use condone the use of drugs is not the issue. The issue is our government telling us
what we can and can't do. In a free country (I know America is no longer a free nation but is supposed to be) we have the right to do what we want so long as it does not hurt other and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms hurt no one! Despite what the propaganda that has been fed to us says, no one has died from the use of Psilocybin mushrooms and they do not lead to dependency or addiction.
The war on drugs is a war on our civil liberties, and on our tax dollars. Billions are spent investigating and convicting everyday citizens who are not dangerous to society and as a result their lives are ruined. Money that would be better spent on education, healthcare, and the environment. America imprisons more people than any other country on the planet;How in America which sports the creed of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness can this be?
Wake up! We are in deep trouble as a nation, and as a society. Unless we return to our constitutional roots this great experiment in freedom and liberty will be lost.
Schott said. "Would the government sell something it knows to be harmful? No."
Wow! P.T. Barnum was right there is a sucker born every minute.
As for saying the Government would never sell or do anything harmful, Tell that to the hundreds of sick & dying 9/11 rescue workers, who were told by the EPA and other Government agencies, that the air at ground zero was safe to breathe when it wasn't.
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Please pardon the typo
By that logic Cars,
By that logic Cars, Chainsaws, Log Splitters, Outdoor Fire Pits, Gas Grills, Snowmobiles, Etc. would never have been allowed.
As has been said before, you can not legislate stupidity and just because something is banned does not mean that it will stop people from using the banned item. Fireworks were banned for over 40 years but yet they were still used.
Just as an aside: If you look at the current statistics you will see that use of consumer fireworks has steadily increased over the last few years but the injury rates have decreased exponentially. The reason for this increased safeguards in manufacturing, quality control and new federal laws which mandate how fireworks are to be produced. That's not to say that people who do stupid things won't get hurt but people hurt themselves on everyday items (See Above) as well while doing something stupid and we don't ban those.
I know it's cliche but it rings true; you can't legislate stupidity.
Can't wait to check out Havoc
I now I'll be checking out Havoc Fireworks when they open.
I do wonder how much they will be able to carry with it being such a small building.
Hopefully they will be able to expand
She should be "fairly" tried
She should be "fairly" tried and "if" convicted then she should be punished but not beforehand.
According to most I talked to and even to those in the media she is already guilty.
Even though the evidence is showing that she was not drunk as her blood alcohol content was .04% and quite possibly shows she was not texting while driving.
So the question I have is can she get a fair trial?
Actually it is only a small
Actually it is only a small percentage. Namely the larger cities and towns with their own law enforcement as it would be impossible or unrealistic to enforce any local fireworks ordinance otherwise.
I have been told that county Sheriff departments and the State police will not for the most part enforce local ordinances.
As for the cities that have banned not only the sale and use of fireworks but also their possession as well, I can not see this holding up if challenged through the courts
I'm not sure if this has been
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned or not but a way to resolve this issue would be to do away with Concealed Carry Permits altogether
Vermont doesn't require permits and I believe Alaska doesn't either.
It would also be the most Constitutional way to deal with the issue.
Of course then you would have people saying well if we did that then Felons would carry and there would be all sorts of problems.
Well if that was true then why doesn't Vermont or Alaska have issues?
Criminals do not follow the laws and if they want to carry they will do so. The only people who end up hurt from these types of laws are law abiding citizens
lol
lol
Ron Paul refuses to concede Maine - Official Campaign release!
ON PAUL OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE SHOWS PAUL CAMPAIGN REFUSES TO CONCEDE SECOND PLACE FINISH IN MAINE:
PAUL CAMPAIGN COMMENTS ON MAINE RESULTS
"Ron Paul will win the most delegates out of Maine tonight"
LAKE JACKSON, Texas – Tonight the campaign of 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul sent an email to supporters regarding today’s caucus results from the state of Maine. See below for a portion of comments from Ron Paul 2012 Campaign Manager John Tate.
“Ron Paul will win the most delegates out of Maine tonight.
“In fact, he will probably even win the ‘beauty contest’ straw poll the media has already called for Mitt Romney – even before all the votes have been tallied.
“In Washington County – where Ron Paul was incredibly strong – the caucus was delayed until next week just so the votes wouldn’t be reported by the national media today.
“Of course, their excuse for the delay was ‘snow.’
“That’s right. A prediction of 3-4 inches – that turned into nothing more than a dusting -was enough for a local GOP official to postpone the caucuses just so the results wouldn’t be reported tonight.
“This is MAINE we’re talking about. The GIRL SCOUTS had an event today in Washington County that wasn’t cancelled!
“And just the votes of Washington County would have been enough to put us over the top.
“This is an outrage. But our campaign is in this race to win, and will stay in it to the very end.
“Congressman Paul’s message of liberty and Constitutional principles is resonating with Americans everywhere who are sick and tired of the status quo establishment, and we plan to take this campaign on to ‘Super Tuesday’ and beyond.”
http://www.dailypaul.com/213306/ron-paul-refuses-to-concede-maine-offici...
A Romney win? Not so
A Romney win? Not so fast
Check out the results of the Caucus or lack of them.
Washington County's caucus was cancelled due a snow storm of 3-4 inches
which turned out to be a dusting. In fact a girl scout meeting took place as scheduled. So why did the postpone Washington County?
Because officials in the Romney campaign knew it was heavily favored to go Ron Paul. So they somehow convinced the Maine GOP to postpone the Caucus. In doing so it skewed the results to make it appear that Romney won but in reality it's not so simple. Romney won by 194 or so votes. The expected results from the Washington County Caucus would have given Paul at least this amount. So if the results from the Washington County Caucus had been factored Paul would've been declared the victor. So we should wait until the results from Washington County come in before declaring anyone the winner, right? Not according to GOP Chair Charlie Webster. In fact he was quoted as saying that when the results from Washington County are tallied it won't change a thing as the won't be counted.
This is wrong on so many levels it defies logic.
Well the silver lining in all this is that it appears that Ron Paul will win most of the Delegates for the state but if the state GOP is pulling stunts like this now, One can only imagine what they have planned for the Convention in May
My apologizes my reply was
My apologizes my reply was not meant for you
If you're going to vote for
If you're going to vote for and support Romney then you might as well support Obama because if Romney becomes the nominee there is no way on God's green Earth he will have the votes to beat him.
Another 4 years of Obama is something the country can not afford but even if Romney was pull out a miracle and beat Obama his policies are/will be almost identical so the real losers here are the American people.
I think you need to do some
I think you need to do some more research on this issue.
It has been debunked time and time again
Paul did not write these newsletters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THkz9btU0zY
It was great to finally have
It was great to finally have Rep Paul come to Lewiston. Both myself and my fiancée were in attendance and it was a truly impassioned speech.
and we support fully support his campaign and his message of peace and prosperity
Wow I would've thought that
Wow I would've thought that the Lewiston fire Chief would be much more knowledgeable on the new fireworks law than he is.
New Hampshire's fireworks laws are quite similar to Maine's
Although NH allows the sale and use of Re-Loadable Mortars.
Maine will not allow their sale, although according to the state Fire Marshall's office if you have them then you can use them in Maine.
As far as Bottle Rockets, and Sky Rockets, NH just like Maine does not allow them. Firecrackers however are not allowed in NH but will be available in Maine. So LeClair is incorrect when he says that items bought out of state won't necessarily be legal here.
Now I'm not sure why Leclair is concerned about high power aerial devices. These are Professional grade or 1.3g NOT consumer grade or 1.4g fireworks and are not available for sale to normal consumers in NH or Maine.
Sounds to me like the Lewsiton Fire department as well as other departments across the state have some studying to do
I happened to pass by this
I happened to pass by this accident and after viewing the damage to the vehicles involved I thought for sure there would be serious injuries.
I'm thankful to hear that no one was killed
To be honest I'm a bit
To be honest I'm a bit disgusted by all the bans being put in place before the law has gone into effect.
Seriously what is wrong with allowing the use of fireworks? At the very least it could be tried on a trial basis to see if it will work
Then if there were fires and injuries (that everyone seems to think will be catastrophic) regulate them then.
There are plenty of states that have legalized fireworks and contrary to what the local,and state officials thought the injury rates have not increased dramatically.
I'm sick and tired of misinformed people making judgement calls without researching the issues. Oh and just as an aside, consumer fireworks are NOT explosives, when ignited they burn.
Got to keep the people safe
Got to keep the people safe from themselves don't you.
Give me a break. You can not legislate stupidity but for some reason liberals love to try.
Hey here's an idea how about letting people sell and use fireworks and if there is a problem ban them later on.
By the way in most states that allow their use injury rates have decreased despite the fact that use has increased
Wow image that
I apologize for the typo, I
I apologize for the typo, I meant to say Christy not Chrissy. Why can't we edit our own posts?
Golden Retrievers are truly
Golden Retrievers are truly one of the best dogs there is.
Of course I'm a bit biased because I have one myself ;)
Chrissy is blessed to have such a wonderful friend and companion looking our for her.
Great, now Portland can join
Great, now Portland can join in the fun that other Airports around the country have had.
Step into a Naked Body Scanner that causes cancer or have some minimum wage flunky grope you.
No Thanks
http://www.alternet.org/rights/148849/scientists_warn_naked_body_scanner...
http://drleonardcoldwell.com/2010/04/22/body-scanners-cause-cancer/#comm...
If only it were that easy.
If only it were that easy.
There's a reason these drugs are used.
Making them illegal would cause so many problems it make my head spin just thinking about it.
Many take these medications as they are supposed to for pain control and to take them away because some people want to abuse them is just plain wrong. You'd be removing any semblance of life those that take them responsibly have. Do you have any idea what it's like to live with Chronic pain? I suspect that if you did you would not be saying, "Make them illegal" Imagine having pain so bad that any movement at all feels like you are being stabbed or burned alive. Sometimes something as simple as just walking to the bathroom can be agony. Imagine not being able to sleep because the pain is so bad. Imagine how quickly your life would deteriorate if you had to deal with this on a daily basis; For many the thought of suicide becomes a likely option. Now imagine a medication lessening these effects and allowing you to resume these basic life functions that so many take for granted. What would you do, continue to live with the pain or take the medication? If you were in this situation I would be willing to bet that you would take the medication.
Unless you have been in this situation you have no idea how life saving Opioid/Opiate pain medications can be. Even still those who have chronic pain do not want to take them but because they have no other options they have no choice.
When the government bans these drugs or restricts them the only ones they are hurting are those who take them as prescribed for medical purposes. If you think drug laws stop addicts, I have some swamp land I'd like to sell you. When was the last time you heard one of them say OH I better not take Heroin because it's illegal?
I've never been to the 8th
I've never been to the 8th District Court in Lewiston and from the sound of it I've been missing out on some great drama.
Another great story
Thanks Mark.
It makes me sick the way
It makes me sick the way Liberals have used this story. One thing you never hear them mention is how the boy's father was setting of the fireworks in an unsafe manner. Most of the reports on this have been blown (pardon the pun) way out of proportion. The boy is fine and is now at home.
As for NH not allowing the use of fireworks in the state, this is completely untrue. I'm not sure where this idea came from but if people simply looked at the law they would see that NH does in fact allow the fireworks bought in the state to be used there.
Now to correct a few inaccuracies about the new fireworks law. In the editorial the writer claims that fireworks will be sold from roadside shacks. This is completely false. The law states, that fireworks can only be sold in stand alone existing structures, that have security, and fire suppression systems. Sales from roadside "Shacks" and tents will not be allowed.
I also want to point out that the writer of this editorial claims that missiles, and sky rockets will be legal next year. Again, this is untrue.
Under the new law; missiles, bottle/sky rockets, and other aerial devices with a launch height greater than 300 feet will still continue to be banned.
This editorial is full of erroneous and false information and the writer should've taken the time to perform more research instead of trying to further his/her agenda.
For a moment there, I thought
For a moment there, I thought the writer had first hand experience.
A great story that shows the desperation of addiction
I agree wholeheartedly.
I agree wholeheartedly. I think it's time American's learn that their country is no longer the beacon of freedom it once was.
As soon as everyone realizes this, we can begin to correct it.
The Militarizing of America's Police Continues
The Militarizing of America's Police Continues
Seriously, what does Farmington need a Humvee for?
Do they think that there going to have the town of Wilton invade? Or an uprising by the local citizens?
To clarify: The reason why
To clarify: The reason why these meter installers are wearing this protective gear is because anytime one works around electrical equipment there is always a possibility of flash fires and electrical shorts.
The face shield,hood,gloves and other protective articles are worn to lower the risk from injury should this occur. It is mandated by National Electric Code and The National Fire Protection Association.
This is guy is nothing more
This is guy is nothing more than a terrorist. Yet he is free and giving speeches.
Something is rotten in the District of Criminals
I'm not sure if you're aware
I'm not sure if you're aware of this fact or not but the Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC successfully lobbied the Federal Government to outlaw M-80's, Cherry Bombs, etc. in the 1970's. Also Firecrackers that are sold legally must not have more than 50mg of powder and for all other types of legal fireworks fuses must burn for at least 3 seconds, but no longer than 9 seconds.
Due to these new laws people are less likely to lose fingers or have their "eyeballs blown out" In fact if you look at the statistics you will find that since these laws were adopted injury rates have decreased.
What a bunch of bozos. It
What a bunch of bozos. It wouldn't surprise me if Kessler thought his position with the R.I. DOC would allow him to act in this manner.
Oh and seeing as he is Law Enforcement or rather was he of all people should know having keys to property you don't own doesn't suddenly make it yours.
On that note this is a great example of why everyone needs to change their locks when they buy a dwelling.
NH just updated their laws to
NH just updated their laws to allow for the sale and possession of switchblades, and stilettos.
There is no reason why Maine should not do the same. These anti-knife laws are antiquated and have no real basis or merit and It's time Maine joined NH in repealing them as well.
I just about fell over after
I just about fell over after reading that.
Yes that is what I meant. I
Yes that is what I meant.
I do apologize if I caused any confusion
I don't mean to nitpick but
I don't mean to nitpick but in the article one sentence reads, "They're blood pressure is monitored for the first few visits, and then they are free to leave."
The word "They're" is incorrect and it should read "Their" instead.
"They're" is a contraction for they are.
I just wanted to point this out.
Now that the Re-count is over
Now that the Re-count is over it seems the Casino No group are a bunch of sore losers.
They now wish to involve the courts in the hope of stopping the Casino.
Personally, I'm all for new
Personally, I'm all for new technology but if there is a chance that these smart meters pose a health risk their installation should be delayed until more studies can be done.
When it comes to health and safety it pays on err on the side of caution
No one should have be guinea pig.
Excellent Program
I went through this program in Oxford county and I have to say it has been incredibly helpful. Before starting this program I had been out of school for 20 years. Although I often thought about going back to school I really had no idea how.
Thankfully all my questions were answered and the fear about returning to school was a thing of the past.
I'm currently enrolled in Central Maine Community College with plans to transfer to the University of Maine at Farmington and from there I plan to enroll in the Tufts Maine track program in order to become a Physician.
I would never have been able to do this without the college transition program.
Property forfeiture laws are
Property forfeiture laws are nothing short of Fascism.
Most of the time the items are taken before there's even a conviction.
Who gains from these transactions? Why the arresting agency of course.
So the more property that's seize the more money the department gets.
These nonsense laws are so full of greed and corruption yet it is allowed to continue.
In the land of the free home of the brave where we are all supposedly innocent until proven guilty and protected by the Constitution.
It bothers me immensely why we allow these unconstitutional and immoral laws to remain.
If it could be argued in a court of law that the property was purchased with drug money and then only after a conviction then I might support some of these laws but it is clear this is not what's taking place.
When are Americans going to wake up and Demand that these laws stop? When are we going to demand a return to sound government? If we wish to remain a free nation and I use the term loosely we has better act quickly because time is running out.
I would imagine the robber is
I would imagine the robber is in for a surprise when he/she realizes that the Oxycontin that he/she just stole has been re-formulated and can't be abused like it once was.
UPSR or BLSR?
UPSR or BLSR?
Some one should let him know
Some one should let him know that four feet in the shower in not a measurement.
All traffic laws that is. ;)
All traffic laws that is. ;)
Let this be a lesson to all
Let this be a lesson to all would be drug dealers.
When trafficking large amounts of contraband make sure you stay sober and obey all laws.
Perhaps it's just me but does
Perhaps it's just me but does anyone see a problem with leaving ammunition and a firearm within reach of 3 year old?
If the higher court over
If the higher court over turned the guilty verdict and affirmed the original verdict of not guilty how can this case be retried? Wouldn't that be double jeopardy as well?
Personally, I'm glad that the verdict was overturned this whole case has made no sense since day one.
It wouldn't surprise me if it
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This is great, considering
This is great, considering the guy (Dustin Diamond) is supposed to have fallen to his death.
Got to love internet hoaxes
Slow News Day?
Slow News Day?
Just wait until the bill comes
I wonder if the Newry Fire Department, Bethel Fire and Rescue, Mahoosuc Mountain Rescue and the Maine Warden Service will send her a nice bill for all the attention.
Perhaps he could've used more
Perhaps he could've used more civilized language but the point is, He is not afraid to speak his mind and we need more people like that in this day and age.
So, I say way to go Governor!
True, but most have taken the
True, but most have taken the clue from the United States. If the US never made it illegal in the first place it's likely that other countries would not have either. We have a big role to play in this and if for once we do the right thing others may follow suit
Idle hands are the devil's
Idle hands are the devil's playthings
Oh My, What if there are
Oh My, What if there are bodies there?
A full investigation should be conducted immediately
It doesn't sound like there's
It doesn't sound like there's too many fans of rail travel here but considering where gas prices are going, not too mention the stress of driving to Boston it just makes sense.
Now, I don't know about a train to Canada but to Boston? Yes I'm all for it, especially if that train stops in Auburn or Lewiston
No doubt he'll put that Bates
No doubt he'll put that Bates quality education to use
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They can try and justify their vastly over inflated budget but when you come right down to it they are wasting your money.
The illegalization and subsequent confiscation of marijuana makes absolutely no sense (at least not to me) This is a plant put here by God yet the American criminal justice system in all it's inane glory decides it's against the law to use and or possess.
It's time to end the drug war. It's time to restore our republic and put a stop to the police state it has helped to create. To be honest I do not condone the use of drugs but do feel that if an adult of sound mind wants to make the choice to use then they should have that right.
The best way to put this
The best way to put this company out of business is to simply stop buying products from him but I fear that would be a major undertaking considering how many different companies this guy is affiliated with.
Still, that's how it should be done; this talk of having the government shut him down sickens me and it should do the same to every American.
We have drifted so far from our founding father's beliefs that it's no surprise that people would want the government to step in.
Remember we reap what we sew!
Didn't your mother teach you;
Didn't your mother teach you; that if you don't have anything nice to say about someone or something than don't say anything at all?
This is supposed to be America. You may not always like what somebody else is doing but you should be supporting their right to do it.
You've been in mine and my
You've been in mine and my wife's thoughts and prayers since we heard what had happened.
We are SO relieved to hear that David is fine.
What a wonderful story.
What a wonderful story. Goldens sure are fantastic dogs!
What a great name too! I always thought Kai would be a great name for a dog.
Sorry for any confusion I
Sorry for any confusion I meant to say that Naproxen is the the active drug in Aleve The reason the Naproxen in this case is an RX is because of higher concentrations (500mg)
Naproxen AKA Aleve
Naproxen is the same drug as over the counter Aleve just in a higher mg concentration.
True it is an analgesic just as the Oxycontin (Oxycodone) and Codeine are however, Naproxen is what's known as an NSAID or Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory drug. It is NOT a Narcotic
Oxycodone and Codeine on the other hand are Narcotics or AKA Opioid Analgesics.
Hopefully this has cleared up some of the confustion
Red White & Blue you have no
Red White & Blue you have no business using the Gadson flag as you clearly have no idea as to what it stands for.
I've read some of your commentary and it's clear that you would be better off moving to Chinia
Saw these people walk through
Saw these people walk through Paris Yesterday afternoon. I was curious as to what they were protesting as I was unable to read their banners and posters.
They have my support! I wish I could travel to NYC but unfortunately I am unable but I will be there in spirit!
I think you're in for a rude
I think you're in for a rude surprise come November if you think this monstrosity will keep the democrats it power.
Considering over 50% of Americans did not want this bill passed, I'd say you are definitely deluded
Yup brain damaged
Yup brain damaged
I say come November it's time
I say come November it's time to vote these traitors out of office!
Obama's healthcare is bill is the end of America.
It's too bad that the politicans are so brain damaged that they don't know it.
Oh and just so you liberals know I'm not a Republican.
Vote red or blue and they still screw you
This just in: Al Gore found
This just in:
Al Gore found frozen in a Florida snowbank.
Film at eleven
The voters of Maine have
The voters of Maine have clearly spoken on this issue but it would seem that the state government was not happy with the outcome. This is nothing more than a stall tatic.
Once they have their zoning rules in place, I have to wonder if anyone will be allowed to setup shop.
Contrary to what your
Contrary to what your experience may have been not all men act in that manner.
Looks like XYZ is right,
Looks like XYZ is right, these kids are going to be charged. Maybe next time they will think about what they're doing before hand.
I'm glad this had a happy ending but they were still careless.
Yes it's nice to have some
Yes it's nice to have some warm weather but to be honest I wouldn't mind some snow.
Of course by February I'm sure I'll be sick of it and want warmer weather.
*I'm not the Auburn City Manager*
Why is this news? He is no
Why is this news?
He is no different than you or I and
he deserves to have his privacy.
*I'm not the Auburn City Manager*
Another fine business
Another fine business gone!
Such a shame
*I'm not the Auburn City Manager*
Seems to me that it should
Seems to me that it should be a whole lot more than a measly $1.72
*I'm not the Auburn City Manager*
You couldn't pay me enough
You couldn't pay me enough to want to deal with black Friday crowds
Why people act this way over inanimate objects is beyond me. If people showed more interest and compassion toward their fellow man than this, it would be a much better world. But no, people would rather push & shove their way through a store and treat others with disrespect, just to save a few measly dollars on some item that won't mean anything five years from now. Way to go people!
*I'm not the Auburn City Manager*
Rumford's welfare recipients
Rumford's welfare recipients must've dropped their Allens
*I'm not the Auburn City Manager*
A casino would be a
A casino would be a fantastic idea for Oxford County!
Personally, I think those who live in the county should be the ones to decide whether or not it gets built.
*I'm not the Auburn City Manager*
I've always said the world
I've always said the world would be a lot better off if there were less lawyers in it.
Most of them (Not all mind you) would sell their souls for a dollar and I bet some of them have ; )
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As far as I'm concerned they
As far as I'm concerned they can keep their H1N1 vaccines and all the extra chemicals that go with it.
*I'm not the Auburn City Manager*
It's time to bring the
It's time to bring the Downeaster to the Lewiston Auburn Area
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The only reason a lot of
The only reason a lot of people use it including kids is because it is illegal in the first place.
Once it becomes legal you can bet that many would stop using it because they wouldn't be taking a risk of being arrested.
For a lot of people Marijuana and drugs in general have an appeal because it is taboo.
Those of you who have children should know what I mean. You tell them not to touch something and what is the first that they do? They touch the item you told them not to.
However, if you tell your children it's OK to touch something then at least in my experience they are not as quick to touch that item, If they touch it at all.
Read it right sure should
Read it right sure should sounds like a cop to me.
Why am I not surprised by
Why am I not surprised by this outcome?
Typical Incompetence, and Ignorance
I've stopped in on many
I've stopped in on many occasions it's such a nice store
I truly hope they can survive these horrible economic times we find ourselves in
Now that's some mighty fine
Now that's some mighty fine pie!
NOT GUILTY!
NOT GUILTY!
Karma is a Harsh mistress,
Karma is a Harsh mistress, isn't it Brendan?
What a Sh*tty thing to do
What a Sh*tty thing to do
Send him the to chair!
Send him the to chair!
Sorry, but I'm unfamiliar
Sorry, but I'm unfamiliar with the term lossing? Please elaborate.
Sure and according to one
Sure and according to one article I've read if you refuse the vaccine they can take your children from you.
http://www.prisonplanet.com/authorities-prepare-to-seize-kids-during-swine-flu-pandemic.htmlWake up people! This going to happen unless we act!
Ever hear the saying that
Ever hear the saying that too much TV can rot your brain? Well, it seems to ring especially true in this case
Beware of green skies,
Beware of green skies, little dogs, and really ugly ladies on bicycles
Good luck trying to find and
Good luck trying to find and or buy a computer product that is made in America. I agree that we should be buying American but in order to do so we have to have items available.
You can thank NAFTA & GAT and our wonderful politicians for this mess. Of course we as Americans are not without blame either.
The Founding fathers did not
The Founding fathers did not establish this great nation for it to become a country of unjust laws. However, we as citizens are to blame because we want government to solve all our problems so we deserve what we get as a result. Big government is never the answer nor are laws that infringe on civil & constitutional rights. Your statement that the law is the law runs along the same lines as I was just following orders and we all know how well that went over at Nuremberg. It is our duty as Americans to fight unjust laws and not just blindly accept them. If you feel otherwise then I suggest you relocate.
The war on drugs is an utter
The war on drugs is an utter failure and should be ended at once! Whether or not any of use condone the use of drugs is not the issue. The issue is our government telling us
what we can and can't do. In a free country (I know America is no longer a free nation but is supposed to be) we have the right to do what we want so long as it does not hurt other and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms hurt no one! Despite what the propaganda that has been fed to us says, no one has died from the use of Psilocybin mushrooms and they do not lead to dependency or addiction.
The war on drugs is a war on our civil liberties, and on our tax dollars. Billions are spent investigating and convicting everyday citizens who are not dangerous to society and as a result their lives are ruined. Money that would be better spent on education, healthcare, and the environment. America imprisons more people than any other country on the planet;How in America which sports the creed of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness can this be?
Wake up! We are in deep trouble as a nation, and as a society. Unless we return to our constitutional roots this great experiment in freedom and liberty will be lost.
You should check out the
You should check out the video on You Tube pretty wild!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGIqtoJqcqI
Schott said. "Would the
Schott said. "Would the government sell something it knows to be harmful? No."
Wow! P.T. Barnum was right there is a sucker born every minute.
As for saying the Government would never sell or do anything harmful, Tell that to the hundreds of sick & dying 9/11 rescue workers, who were told by the EPA and other Government agencies, that the air at ground zero was safe to breathe when it wasn't.
Smoking can be hazardous to
Smoking can be hazardous to your health