if i have more 'disagree' points than 'agree'-i guess i'm doing my job. =]
i can honestly say that within the past few weeks-it has been truly the hardest time in my life... with losses of loved ones. my heart is heavy and hurting. they are all on my mind every single second of everyday... x
i pretty much live a simple life. i despise drama... i don't know when and where it was written that it was ok to talk about, judge, point fingers at, and ridicule everyone. they say misery loves company and i have found that to be more than true. and sometimes posting on sj people can't respect you as a person and respect your opinions whether it be as a commenter or someone in the article. all too often too many are quick to condemn and hold fault to a specific town or even sometimes the victim all the while lacking compassion for another human being. if they disagree-rather than just simply stating their opinion about the story or at the very most having a good, decent, dignified debate-they have to bash, call names, swear etc. which is unfortunate. it definitely takes the pleasure out of being able to enjoy sj's posts/stories and being able to respectfully post yourself and respectfully express your opinions freely especially about things that you are passionate about. i must add that many are too quick to judge without taking into consideration what life experiences you may have had to endure or say things in attempt to a low blow and they are wrong-like what party you are(n't) or if you do or do not have kids, doubt if you KNOW the person or not, etc. basically trying to make it personal in an attempt to bash. i can respect other people's opinions, thoughts, beliefs, even religions... but it seems as though not many can do the same. this is why i have a problem with sun journal and rarely go to their site anymore or check their postings because there is lack of controlling rude comments to others. using comments like 'infantile brain' to what have you... to people making comments specifically towards another person because they choose to pick a fight with someone... BUT if someone writes in CAPS-all of a sudden its improper etiquette, to not do so. i have been at fault at this the other day and i have to say i am not proud-i knew better to not come to sj because my emotions to recent stories are personal. i am sorry, but i have to express my frustrations with sun journal for not keeping up on this kind of stuff. i don't want to read or see another human being-being disrespectful and hateful towards another. there is good debate then there is bashing and its not right. unfortunately yes-sj has to monitor peoples comments to make it pleasurable for other people who want to enjoy sun journal. i just can't believe the majority of those who post on sj's site or fb page and what they say to their fellow neighbors. every single little thing that we do or say in life shapes and portrays us. if i was to call someone 'stupid' or 'idiot' or 'infantile brain' or 'uneducated' or swear or call names or degrade then that would only make me look that way... right? please sun journal, please keep up on this. maybe write a waiver paragraph before comments on your site that is big enough for everyone to see. i like sj don't get me wrong-but this has been getting out of hand for a long time now. so if you're trying to come at me with drama, hateful names, bashing, belittling... that is not respectful and i don't have time for it. you can say any hateful, mean, crude remark you would like to-to attempt to use me to take your aggressions out on and it won't bother me a bit and i won't bother to reply. now if you're an adult and want to object to my views or opinions-I am more apt to listen to someone who can explain their view rather than making pop shots. you just may change my view on things. i am very open minded and very curious on other people's views. i have a very near and dear bestie and we debate allllll the time-but what i love about our friendship is that we can talk about it and not carry the heavy debate any further than that. i love that about our friendship. i found out in life that misery truly does love company and negativity is poison... as well as that we are all the same... human beings... with different dreams, goals, and aspirations, walking different paths in life... but essentially we are all the same... with similar thoughts/feelings/emotions and will go through similar life experiences/growths/losses... be kind to your neighbor.
i talk to everyone from all walks of life. i treat everyone equally... no one is superior to another. i am not moved by someone's money or fame. i don't care what 'class' they are (lower/middle/upper). i don't have to surround myself with people who think that they are all that and a bag of chips or surround myself with people of higher standards (whatever that may be) to make myself feel better (than). i don't care if someone is on welfare. i don't care if someone has been prosecuted, even though when it has been some of the most horrific, unthinkable acts. i don't care about someone's sexual preference. i don't care about someone's color. i don't care about what they are wearing or what they're not wearing. i don't care what they do or don't do for work. i treat everyone with the same dignity and respect as the next person. at the end of the day... we are all the same. no matter how much someone wants to deny it.
i try to think positive, see the brighter side of things, try to see the good in people even though they may have made some mistakes (cuz we all know that we are not perfect ourselves). i have faults, i am a human being-but that is the greatest lesson in life... to improve and be better 'selves'. life has definitely been a learning experience and i am grateful to have met, converse, even debate with people who have made an impact on my life or views. we can all learn a little something from everyone. i am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason... to teach us, teach us to cope, or teach us to be better 'selves'.
there are many issues that i am compassionate about. but i would have to say that mental health, kids, elderly, and the environment would be the runners up for me. i am a firm believer of no cell phone use (talk/text/or speakerphone) while driving. i am against domestic violence, child abuse, bullying, animal abuse... again-another thing that i am scrutinized on sj about. i will tell you in all honesty that i've been there. its not pretty. if i can continue to be a survivor rather than a victim by standing up for what i believe in-even if i am scrutinized-i am more than ok with that. not to mention the conditions that i've received dogs in... just horrendous. however, nurturing them back to health, good behavior, and vet visits are well worth the outcome. my causes and dogs give me a greater inner satisfaction... about who i am and what i am about as well as those closest to me know who i am and what i am about... and that is all that truly matters, i suppose.
my number one passion is dogs. i rescue dogs and re-home dogs. i am a proud momma (of dogs) as well. dogs are my passion. i love my animals. i really couldn't see my life being any other way. i am heart-broken to know millions upon millions of dogs are being cruelly bred and millions upon millions of dogs and cats are being euthanized because no one can take them in. PLEASE neuter and spay your animals so this does not end up being their fate or their off-springs fate. i would like to let people know that i rescued my dogs or they were rescued and given to me, and have never paid for any of them. all dogs need the love, attention, and right training and the right dog/breed to fit your lifestyle and home. i will continue to rescue dogs and re-home them. EVERYONE should. DOGS AREN'T DISPOSABLE! IF ANYONE FEELS THAT THEY CAN'T HANDLE THEIR DOG THEY CHOSE TO OWN, THEY ARE NOT TRAINING THEM PROPERLY! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do right by them and at least make sure that you've put in the EFFORT to correct whatever it is that you are having an issue with. dogs are only as good as their owners! i know this first hand from experience at a younger age. the results ARE devastating. dogs are like children, and i would hope that no one would dispose their children, like they feel they are able to with a dog. becoming an owner of a dog is a commitment for LIFE!
Some of my favorite quotes:
"Free from all the things that tear me down, I wanna be free... Free from all the lies, the stress and doubt,
I wanna be free... Free from all the bondage and captivity, I wanna be free... Free from always being my own worst enemy."~Mary J. Blige
"The only person who cannot be helped is that person who blames others"Carl Rogers
"The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts."
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"E. Roosevelt
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thats a great question-its
thats a great question-its probably best to email nicola her email is Nicola@youngvoter.org for more information. its says 'department tours' but at the very least we always have public transportation!
bellydancerssss! cool!
bellydancerssss! cool!
i think its a great statement
i think its a great statement without really trying to promote reusable bottles. when we are use to doing things they just come naturally. the benefits of drinking water that is not bottled in plastic that is nearly not biodegradable by all means far outweighs any personal risk as opposed to the environmental risk. it was great to be there for support for you craig and congratulations!
that is just so amazing to me
that is just so amazing to me what happens behind that scenes... that many probably don't give a second thought to about these creatures so big and so small. amazing.
this was my first
this was my first inauguration that i've attended for mayor and city council. it was great to be there as a support to one of our own. although i do not share the same views as the mayor, i am still interested in what is going on in the community. there is no way we can advance if we do not work together on issues or be heard if we're not there front and center. cayers speech was quite moving... and he is right re: diversity. its great for me to get involved and be involved in a city that i love so much, that i see that has so much potential, and i city that i call my home.
amazing and congrats lisa!
amazing and congrats lisa! =]
this is a great! =] ty sj
this is a great! =] ty sj for posting this.
sounds like there is a lot of
sounds like there is a lot of animosity however misguided views and misunderstandings-fault not new mainers.
Atkins is known for a string
Atkins is known for a string of hit country records, including "If You're Going Through Hell," "Watching You" and "Cleaning this Gun."~i love how sj chose these songs or are they 'hits'.
domestic violence is seriously disgusting and although 'innocent until proven guilty'-how bout withholding payment and support till the truth is known.
being ann coulter? how about
being ann coulter? how about be yourself? that must take skill. i love how conservatives classify all welfare recipients as taking advantage of the system. no one knows history or what they're legally able to have or even buy. no one knows how to point out the bad from the good. we can not doc the whole because of a few bad apples.
look whose laughing at us
look whose laughing at us now? shame-i am so shamed.
anyone who trying to coerce
anyone who trying to coerce by use of f-o-r-b-e-s obviously is just... talking. how ridiculous is he!
just because of forbes mag?
just because of forbes mag?
"People around the state
"People around the state would be looking at us and laughing, once again," Macdonald said. "Voting for a dead man. That's what they're going to be saying about Lewiston, and it's just ridiculous."
what is ridiculous is infantile mentality and remarks. especially for someone who has passed away-with his loved ones grieving his loss. jab for jab? eye for eye? because of someone else's doing? surprise? are you kidding me?
do we call it a 'victory' if it was won by a mere 70 votes? i'd say it was a pretty darn close call.
so sorry for the news-but
so sorry for the news-but servitude and commitment prevails above all else? THAT is dedication and love for Lewiston. gl in your endeavor!
i think its great that
i think its great that they're standing up for what they believe it to be fair.
so true. its annihilation.
so true. its annihilation.
lewiston wouldn't stand for
lewiston wouldn't stand for it. guaranteed.
well said.
well said.
this is completely
this is completely disheartening to see and still hear misguided views based on fear tactics or from not being fully informed about certain issues re: new mainers. idt anyone realizes that macdonalds views-if they could be carried out-would affect them. not only is he making promises he can't keep-he's vowing to annihilate those in need whether it be the working class or our grandmother/father or neighbors that need help-even ms. rancourt.
it a false statement and fear
it a false statement and fear tactic classifying or blaming lewiston's issues on foreigners, new mainers, refugees, or people coming in from different states to relocate. majority of lewiston's residents were born and raised here. many of lewiston's residents are the working class. macdonald can not differentiate-nor can you or i who is or is not 'our own' or someone else-and who are we to say whos not entitled to fair and safe housing? everyONE is entitled to fair and safe housing. our grandmother's and grandfather's-mother's and father's-aunts and uncles... to the working class busting theirs and barely able to get their head above-lewiston has been neglected and ignored in the past for far too long-by those who were to be responsible for the city's well-being. probably because they have the misguided views similar to macdonald's that they want to place blame on new residents or people wanting entitlement programs. macdonald wants to stop using subsidized apartments because in his mind he thinks that the poverty will go away-or drive people in need out of the town-its called annihilation. there is something very wrong with this picture. the downtown had been ignored because of people like macdonald turning a blind eye and seeing it as an inconvenience when all lewiston needed was a code enforcement officer, for residents to be fully knowledgeable about their rights, for the people responsible to really care about the people and get jobs here-and putting funds where they need to be the most.
lewiston is a whole!
lewiston residents deserve fair and equal opportunity housing. downtown residents working, low-income, and disabled deserve utmost respect and safer homes-we're not just some people taking up space. if you want a cleaner, safer lewiston then look at wherein the issues lie rather than being blind and continuing down the path where people who where to be responsible for this city have failed this town time and time again-with backwards thinking surely-just like macdonald. downtown lewiston residents and lewiston residents alike need to unite because we can not let this happen. this is a annihilation and segregation. macdonald wants to 'reform downtown housing'-well its called segregation-because someone has section8 or low-income housing when in fact many people on section8 or low-income housing are working-class citizens or disabled.
macdonald says "That just goes to show you how out of touch they are with the community that they serve."-ohh the irony! how can someone who use to work for the public be so much against us? lewiston is a whole-not part or number-or segregated. we can't be driven out of our homes nor will we allow it. i will not let my neighbor be driven out either.
paradis clearly has his wits about him and educated at that. he is for the people-that is exactly the person that lewiston needs.
i would not demolish it. not
i would not demolish it. not only is it a special historic piece of lewiston's history-its a building that is already up and seems viable to house or lease (after some renovations).
i don't agree with the whole
i don't agree with the whole shoot to kill-couldn't he injure the guy instead? you HAVE to know or even have time to figure out a knife or gun in many cases. this is just too sad. i feel so bad for his family to have to endure this.
i don't even know why
i don't even know why sunjournal would show the vid with the last woman's comment.
its a bit ridiculous to think that they would have gun drawn out on people who were suspected immigrants... i hope that they have more of a reason than that to do so.
...it's like the people who
...it's like the people who run this city... amateurs at best. no doubt there are people who are qualified for the job... they're just not here. its too bad that this has happened because offenders walk and there is no justice for victims. lewiston needs people who care-period.
my thoughts and prayers are
my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. i am hopeful and will pray that they will be able to find her to bring her back home. god bless.
any and every dog can be a
any and every dog can be a 'dangerous' dog. from the biggest bear to the smallest mini dachsy... shall we permit them all because of public safety concerns? dogs are only as good as their owners. people just are not well-versed and/or capable of handling a dog period.
i would think the public would be more concerned about getting permits for dogs so not one goes unnoticed and maybe have a small impact on the WELFARE of the animal. all too often these voiceless creatures are abused, mistreated, neglected... and forgotten, sadly.
we are in a recession. all
we are in a recession. all of america is hurting. you have to build and create jobs to keep people here-however with our economy in crisis... there are jobs all around us failing.
what has been failing lewiston is the people who have been running it and not paying attention. rather than blaming immigration and welfare for lewiston's problems (as macdonald so freely expresses ignorance in a close-minded manner-lest he forget he is running for a position of ALL lewiston people) we need to take a look at where-in the problem lies. lewiston is a forgotten town-forgotten as in forgotten by the people who should be responsible to run this city. you have everyday average people who have a profound love for this town trying to make a difference because the people who were to run this city failed us time and time again. you have landlords who have been able to get away with everything and not being held responsible for the upkeep of their buildings-however there have been changes. if the city leaders don't care about us? and want to tear down our homes? our lives? why should we care about it as well? its a cycle... until someone breaks it. well-i tell you what-we do care. there are big changes for lewiston and i firmly believe in that. we need more people to care. there are resources out there that are available for people to get involved with and speak up-that have a chance to voice there concerns and BE HEARD.
we are a melting pot of beautiful souls and stories. america is not the white mans land... its america-culturally diverse... one thing that remains clear is that this is not going to change so people who are filled with hate or ignorance need to get over it. its all about uniting. we all bleed the same, feel the same... go through similar thoughts, emotions, events... and we have something in common-who knew!?! we love or live in america and have love for it... we can blame immigrants for all our problems, but its not going to help our complaints. instead of pointing fingers like a high school bully try coming up with a solution for all RESIDENTS (immigrants included).
sorry for damage with that
sorry for damage
with that said what is sad is that people are labeling the 'whole' (i.e. lewiston) based on maybe what one or two (who knows) immature juveniles (can be adult too-acting like children). its the mindset of the people that need to change. just because we are in lewiston does not mean its the dirty lew. people need to start caring... there are resources all around to make better a lewiston place. hm someone wants to get involved and actually make a change is up to them... but i would hope that there are people who out there who are genuine and who live in lewiston who would not stand for this kind of behavior.
"Restoration would involve
"Restoration would involve replacing the concrete floor with wood paneling and the iron rails around the stage with wooden banisters. The brick walls around the floor would be replaced with wooden lattice."
'restoring' would be ideal if keeping the same look with the iron rails and brick walls... there would be no point to 'restore'-essentially change the historic piece with wood... and a lattice? which would need treatments and more replacement-which is likely easier to be damaged.
it would be nice to see a historical piece restored to its original beauty-it does have significance... its part of kennedy park. idk how its been ignored all these years when its pretty much a focal point of the park. that is quite a lot of money for something that may seem meaningless to others i suppose... gl on your endeavor.
seriously!?! WHO came up
seriously!?! WHO came up with this title!?! i have a problem with this because many people don't understand that using the term 'gringo' AND jew and so on and so forth-are slang word and derogatory. disgusting sj!!!
Sambousa!!! and it issss
Sambousa!!! and it issss delicious! one of my favorite foods that i havent been able to have in such a longgg time! yum! i am so disappointed because i really wanted to make it to THIS dinner. i'm scrambling anyways. such a great idea and for a good cause. it is the right thing to do... i have been following the news about what has been happening in somalia... so horrific, so sad... and ANY help is HELP. good luck with your dinner and i hope you have a good turn out! x
don't be surprised if youuuz
don't be surprised if youuuz get da flesh-eating bacteriaaaa!
loser!
loser!
thank god she made it back
thank god she made it back home!!! i hope they can find all the people who are responsible for this. good work pd for this one life-saving story. i just wish that the rest of the kidnappings (dog and child no different in my eyes) have as much as a happy ending.
stories like this are so
stories like this are so common in the everyday workplace. the laws in maine are not enough to protect the employees rights-and of course that leads to people (higher-ups) thinking they can get away with a lot of crap. many of them have anger issues and take and talk to their employees in any manner that they wish. there are so many unreported cases of sexual harassment because people fear they will lose their jobs. i think for them to stand together and confront this issue is great... but it would be even better if a single person could feel comfortable and reassured that they can do it on their own.
"Dogfighting in Maine is a
"Dogfighting in Maine is a Class C felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine for each offense. Viewing a dogfight is a Class D offense."
that just makes me sick. its a mere slap on the wrist. it like kidnapping for crying out loud! and nothing for murder. i hope this is not their missing dogs fate. this is sickening.
i think this is so great-i've
i think this is so great-i've been following this tragedy in somalia, so heartbreaking. i'll be there.
http://www.cbsnews.com/storie
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/08/04/501364/main20088015.shtml
http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-202_162-10008757.html?tag=contentMain%3Bcont...
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7376059n&tag=watchnow
this is just the hardcore reality and i ask that the people of the twin cities do NOT turn a blind eye. we need to take back a sense of what community means and not only that but show how much we do care in such a small way. any help is help. somalia needs us. they need a lot of us. please do NOT turn a blind eye. they are literally starving to death literally and if it was us i would hope that people would help us in our time of need when it is so needed.
this is beautiful and
this is beautiful and refreshing to see. kudos to shanna rogers-i know this could not have been easy.
i think a lot of the time people have misperceptions of lewiston because of youtube and fb pages like 'the dirty lew' that spit hateful, distasteful, and racist remarks. improvements are to be made-yes, but i feel that many of the issues lye within the way this city is run and people not being held accountable for their buildings that they are renting. state of your home is the state of your mind-not just vice versa.
we need to get back the days of 'community' and what that really means. i think livin in the lew is a prime example of 'togetherness' and community really means. we are so consumed in the everyday hustle and bustle of this fast-tracked life-often forgetting or ignoring our neighbors... and even expecting the 'next' person to do something about 'it'-a problem or issue. truly a shame.
it really takes a lending hand or idea or just taking pride or helping a neighbor to take back a community and stand up for what we will not stand for.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/246
http://www.hulu.com/watch/246818/abc-brian-ross-investigates-fri-june-3-...
http://www.hulu.com/watch/246
http://www.hulu.com/watch/246818/abc-brian-ross-investigates-fri-june-3-...
although i respect aa and
although i respect aa and their confidentiality i think the rule is intended for the confidentiality of what others divulge to the group or sponsers re: alcoholism, behaviors... etc... killing someone or knowing that someone was dead it is obvious that it should have been reported immediately.
can't have a mural in a
can't have a mural in a governing facility but you certainly can have day of prayer.
my personal view... day of prayer should be any and every day for those who are religious.
its not really going to matter hm praying we do for "an opportunity for Mainers to "turn to God in humility for wisdom, mercy and direction" during "times of trouble."" if we still continue to have half-baked, under-knowledgeable, under-qualified, unprofessional, hot-headed politicians running our government.
i agree-we do need a miracle-and it certainly is NOT lepage.
so great to see an article on
so great to see an article on above and beyond great dane rescue. their message is important! =] their on facebook too! x
its about time denny's and
its about time denny's and long overdue.
its no one's biz who and where someone does their 'duty' quite frankly. kudos to brianna for sticking up for something she believed in to be wrong and standing up for others who are discriminated against. its quite admirable.
so sad :(
so sad :(
i lOOOve drag queens! =]
i lOOOve drag queens! =]
i love schnauzers! they're
i love schnauzers! they're soooo cute!
bless his heart. so strong,
bless his heart. so strong, brave, and courageous. x
yeah that would be stupid!
yeah that would be stupid! nothing like the american wayyy... 'its an inconvenience and in OUR way so who cares-lets keep abusing our earth!'
bless is heart. courageous
bless is heart. courageous and bold...
this topic comes up often and
this topic comes up often and people are too quick to want to put dogs down. they need the right training. the fault lies soley on the owner. trust me-i've been there. my lack of proper knowledge and training an abused dog was where i failed... at 21. i had to put down my dog never knowing that i had a choice. i failed ellie...
there are so many more
there are so many more aspects and kinds of people who will be affected. it seems as though the eligibility plan will ONLY pertain to single parent/person(?). there are people with mental health illnesses and physical disabilities that are unable to work and have to wait up to 2yrs for social security as it is. during that process of waiting... and being denied... and appealing... a person is able to get help from the state for food and a sort of restricted medical-for the time being that is. i believe people with disabilities make up for more than a single persons/parent. many are too quick to judge... they are too quick to prosecute... too quick to generalize. there is more than meets the eye.
great program!
great program!
i think a 5-yr eligibility is
i think a 5-yr eligibility is ludicrous... we are well into a recession and hard-working families' lives are being turned upside down because of loss of jobs. and people are not hiring. prices are skyrocketing on the basic essentials needed to survive. there are stand-up people out there that truly need the help... not just the assistance but to even qualify for other programs in the state of maine to further their skills/education, etc. programs like the food bank are just not good enough and not to mention lack of health care. i'm worried for my fellow citizens in my city and in my state who desperately need the help.
lemme guess...
lemme guess... ummm-LEPAGE!!! lol! he is crazy you know lol.
its shows full name and the
its shows full name and the town you live in. if you click on pirates you will see what will show-or another person's verification.
pirate just very well may
pirate just very well may be... like showing the town where you live isn't just as bad? you gotta be kidding me.
even PD warns of limiting
even PD warns of limiting personal info shared.
i don't agree for safety
i don't agree for safety reasons. other than that i've used my name the whole time-just my initial for my last name. i'm quite appalled at this because our full last name has to be posted. i can see sj verifying personally but not share publicly. what were you thinking? i've been stalked before and i try to limit the amount of my personal information. posting full names are not going to prevent people from posting what they post. ahhh, backwards thinking community here on sj... here in maine even. i rarely come to sj's site because its a conglomeration of petty crap from people who are miserable about their life... many just can't state their opinion maturely-without hastiness and degrading... none of this is going to change. i put in for verification but will probably delete my account-i'll give it a shot but i am weary.
paul is a cracked whack lol
paul is a cracked whack lol you will see. mark my words. x
what are people so afraid of?
what are people so afraid of? i just don't get it...
i think that its great. i
i think that its great. i have no problems or issues with it. why would i? its america... free speech.
can't we come to sj without
can't we come to sj without having to see the habitual offender(s). i swear more needs to be done sj. this is getting just as bad as those gossip mags. anywho...
its unfortunate, but i think the statistics may be a wee bit better if we were not in a war/recession/recovering. all states are affected i presume.
republicans don't vote for
republicans don't vote for independents?
if that makes you feel
if that makes you feel 'happy' for even just a moment throughout the day... i don't mind being the brunt of miserableness. if that makes you feel better-if just for a moment-and that is what it takes, as it shows here-i don't think i'm 'the one'.
we're in knee deep brown muck
we're in knee deep brown muck if he ended up as gov'nah! ouch! hope people know that they can write-in JOHN JENKINS =] http://www.JohnJenkinsForGovernor.com http://www.JohnJenkins.com
this doesn't surprise me with
this doesn't surprise me with the LPD. seen it and heard it. something needs to be done. people fear making legitimate complaints-and that is even more sad.
ewwww. lol i'm writing in
ewwww. lol
i'm writing in john jenkins for govnah' http://www.johnjenkins.com
http://www.johnjenkinsforgovernor.com
now HE will make some changes. =] x
don't need a license for a
don't need a license for a pellet gun or sling-shot, right? i don't care what the law is when it comes down to protecting myself regarding what is in my purse or not-regarding sling-shot, pepper spray, taser, needles, dental floss, lipstick lol... however for a gun i would abide by.
very enlightening and happy
very enlightening and happy that they are getting the help to fund the program. x
yay!!! bobby! this is soooo
yay!!! bobby! this is soooo exciting! =] i'm soooo proud of you and i am certainly inspired by you! soooo coool! x
cretin
cretin
ty for asking btw... it is
ty for asking btw... it is at least more respectful than 98% of people who savagely remark or comment.
quick to condemn lewiston. i
quick to condemn lewiston. i believe it was in response to the first comment. domestic violence happens everywhere and i resent the fact that many people are bad mouthing lewiston when they have to clue or specifics about other events and tying them together. they are bad mouthing someone's brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, etc. and lack empathy for all those involved by placing blame or pointing fingers where empathy or sympathy are in order. our society has lack compassion for quite sometime. we're all too busy in the everyday hustle and bustle of life... not caring who we hurt in the process. its disgusting.
you all do a very good job of
you all do a very good job of showing your colors... like i said quick to condemn. btw-and I have a question for yooou. YES-i state "i am against domestic violence, child abuse, bullying, animal abuse..." AND i was wondering... does it take someone to once be a victim/survivor and rescuing dogs and seeing the horrendous conditions that they're in and that have been abused for YOU to actually qualify someone to speak up about domestic abuse, child abuse, bullying????? i do what i do because i am a firm believer and i love to do what i do... not because its my job or i have to... cuz i'm actually someone who has been there jackbum. i care! i don't lack sympathy! i don't lack empathy! i am human! i worry about me and those who have been affected and i tell you what-you worry about you! sorry that you're so miserable that you feel you have to dictate and point fingers at people.
quick to condemn=LEWISTON.
tyvm i appreciate it and ty
tyvm i appreciate it and ty for pointing it out. all too often here on sj-many people are too quick to judge and condemn when they know NOTHING about a person(s) in the stories or in a commenters life. its sad... not for me though. i am not like that. its too bad when someone wishes ill will towards another or tries to make pop shots... i just know i'm not the one that is 'miserable' (i'm not specifically referring to the one(s) who commented-just in general). i just hope that they never have to endure this pain. its just too much to bear. if others took one minute to know what i've been through and those i love have been through just this past month (or summer) i am afraid to say that they would still be crast and seemingly hateful. this only adds burden and pain to my already fragile and heavy heart. i guess it goes to show that i know... and they know... and that is all that truly matters. i certainly do not owe an explanation to anyone... and i didn't have to partially explain. i just wish people could really see the bigger picture of things and open their eyes and their heart to normal, regular everyday people going through traumatic/tough times of losing loved ones. may god, mother earth, higher power, (good) karma-whatever it may be-be with you all.
you are very right... my
you are very right... my heart and soul is with one and my heart and mind is with both.
the family(families) know where i stand and i am here for them anytime, any day, for anything that they may need and i will be still be seeing them no matter what today, tomorrow, and yesterday. ty for showing your concern. i appreciate it very much.
quick to condemn-you all are
quick to condemn-you all are absolutely dis-GUST-innnnnng!
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i'm truly appalled by this
i'm truly appalled by this editorial. i've have never sued anyone nor would i ever... but the fact that this is written as though all people who sue are waiting 'licking their lips'. noone wants to be injured or hurt or put through a traumatic experience. i have ins. for protection-to pay out... may i have to pay out of pocket if i was to get sued? yes, maybe-but i'm protected and its my responsibility. if any of my dogs were to bite someone-i would be at fault right? so there is no need for the comment/sentence 'the woman who strolls the nice neighborhoods just waiting for a dog to bite her'. nobody wants to be bit. sure there are people out there that may seem that they are sue happy-or suing for crazy reasons... but its their right? right? they're obviously harmed, troubled by the events that have taken place for them to sue, right? i think it is for each individual person to either speak-up when they don't agree with something if they have that chance... rather-use good judgment... most times when you talk to companies about experiences of events or products-they are more than happy to rectify the situation. give them a chance perhaps... but seriously-no one wants to spend the money to try to see if they're going to win a chance or not...
my heart, thoughts, and
my heart, thoughts, and prayers are with his family and friends. x
protesters for wind energy?
protesters for wind energy? but none for the more crucial events going on around us? they are wasting time and spitting on their children's futures... read, learn, educate yourselves before making arses out of your yourself. this is prob one of my most mean comments ever but seriously i've had it with ignorance.
protesters for wind energy?
protesters for wind energy? but none for the more crucial events going on around us? they are wasting time and spitting on their children's futures... read, learn, educate yourselves before making arses out of your yourself. this is prob one of my most mean comments ever but seriously i've had it with ignorance.
i'm so glad that people are
i'm so glad that people are coming together for the ywca. it would be a shame if it closed. ywca is very near and dear to my heart and helped me in my early youth.
"If I had my way Life would
"If I had my way
Life would be just fine
But the world is too much
And it makes me cry
Sometimes I feel like leaving
But I must be wise
Because time is not on our side (on our side)
(Don't you that time is not on our side)
Because time is not on our side (on our side)
The end is coming, stop your running
I'm telling you this is the truth
You can talk about what you read about
Everything is on the news
People nowadays so shady
Now what is wrong with them
Something cast a spell up on their minds
And they always wanna condemn
...
You're deceiving
What's the meaning
Of you're retrieving
The enemy's greeting
We all are leaving someday but
We don't know how we are going
Please believe me when I tell you
That time is not really on our side
If I had my way
Life would be just fine
But the world is too much
And it makes me cry..." ~Mary J. Blige-TIME
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncEEoF27QMU
"If I had my way Life would
"If I had my way
Life would be just fine
But the world is too much
And it makes me cry
Sometimes I feel like leaving
But I must be wise
Because time is not on our side (on our side)
(Don't you that time is not on our side)
Because time is not on our side (on our side)
The end is coming, stop your running
I'm telling you this is the truth
You can talk about what you read about
Everything is on the news
People nowadays so shady
Now what is wrong with them
Something cast a spell up on their minds
And they always wanna condemn
...
You're deceiving
What's the meaning
Of you're retrieving
The enemy's greeting
We all are leaving someday but
We don't know how we are going
Please believe me when I tell you
That time is not really on our side
If I had my way
Life would be just fine
But the world is too much
And it makes me cry..." ~Mary J. Blige-TIME
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncEEoF27QMU
"We've been through the
"We've been through the storm, we've been through it all
We had some close calls but never would fall
We climbed all the mountains, walked through all the valleys, and you never left me behind
I found my way through the clouds
No more runnin scared, closing my eyes
I will be true, this love from my heart
I'm laying my life on the line
I will survive, as long as it's you by my side
I will survive, as long as it's you by my side
I'm stronger
stronger
stronger
I'm stronger
stronger
stronger
They said we wouldn't make it but guess what we made it
And we got them wondering how
You were always for me, never been the one to hurt me
You gave me peace of mind
I found my way through the clouds
No more runnin scared, closing my eyes
I will be true this love from my heart
I'm laying my life on the line
I will survive, as long as it's you by my side
I will survive, as long as it's you by my side
I'm stronger
stronger
stronger
I'm stronger
stronger
stronger
Sometimes I can't believe that you are with me...
There's nobody lucky as me
So I get on my knees to make sure that he knows that i'm grateful for what he gave me
I will survive
I will survive, as long as it's you by my side
I will survive
I'm stronger
stronger
stronger
I'm stronger
stronger
I'm stronger
stronger
I will survive" ~ MaryJ. Blige
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U6TEqhxnuo
i could use a million words
i could use a million words to describe your disdain and hate, but i won't. but truly-i'm so sorry you are miserable to wish ill will towards someone that you have no clue about. may god be with you. x
enlightening and for some
enlightening and for some very truthful... i could never ever imagine what many have had to endure because of the civil war. now in america i hope that they all feel safe. i know many somalians who speak english and work and are already a productive member of society. i hope people (the critics) can realize that they are people too-we all share similar thoughts, feelings, emotions... and stop passing judgment on what you do not know-get to KNOW someone and put yourself out there-you just may be surprised.
i have written to our
i have written to our governor a few times and asked that something more should be done i.e.: public service announcements, awareness at schools, driver's ed, and bureau of motor vehicles. the sad thing is that people want to believe that they're invisible. the brain no matter who you are-male of female-young or old does NOT allow you to text/cell phone use while driving. it physically will NOT allow you too... its called 'inattentional blindness' people LOOK it up. the thing that gets me-its being a wreckless driver-and they DO NOT have a right to risk my life while they're on the road.
the people who actually took
the people who actually took the time to 'disagree' i hope that you are proud of yourselves. you truly lack empathy and compassion for others. these are someone's sons, brothers, fathers... if this happened to your family or a tragedy-would you still feel the same way. i only hope that you may never ever have to endure this pain.
our hearts are broken
our hearts are broken
ah-yeah... what were they
ah-yeah... what were they thinking(?) anyone who has a vid where cupcakes with cherries on top resemble the breasts and well-you know... really should not be on sesame in the first place. no offense ms. perry! that would be for more mature two yr olds. lol!
our condolences... we LOVE
our condolences... we LOVE you lacie! x
that comment is just
that comment is just ridiculous
that comment is just
that comment is just ridiculous
ahh-you finally noticed.
ahh-you finally noticed. nice to correct yourself.
i think that it is great that
i think that it is great that they have a place like the LEWISTON ARMORY for Ramadan. =]
people are taking away from
people are taking away from those who lost and suffered and replacing it with hate.
NOT all muslims are terrorists. NOT all muslims are the ones who committed the attacks. lets save the rhetoric and comments for another day... 9/11 (as sad as it is) is a day of honor and remembrance.
the same could be said for
the same could be said for other religions... i.e. christian, catholic, etc. the "my way is the only way-my way or the highway" mentality. there have been people in the past that have killed over religion/convert/"my way or the highway mentality" and history repeats itself so it will happen again and again. however-we don't penalize those religions because of the offenders and their actions. why is it so different because of being muslim. double standard is exactly as you put it. "If all muslims are not terrorists then it is time for them to speak out and act against their fellow muslims who are terrorists.. Its up to them to correct the wrongs going on within the muslim communities. If they dont then the rest of us will and it will be indiscriminately done." the real slap in the face is the double standard of what you are holding ALL muslims to. the assumption that they need to apologize or get down on their knees and beg for forgiveness for something that many don't even agree with or even had no part in (be it al-qaeda). the assumption that all muslims need to be apologetic for the rest of their lives because of what terrorists have done on 9/11. no one has to answer to us and certainly for something that they have not done. period. no one owes us an explanation. no one has to even explain themselves. NOT all muslims are terrorist. just like in the bible and many other holy books-SOME people manage to twist and turn words around or take something from a sentence and not the whole paragraph to appease their own beliefs. there are some people in other countries that take it to the extreme, extremists... of course. that would be beliefs that have been passed down from generation to generation and practices and all beliefs... but NOT the quran.
why does anyone have to
why does anyone have to answer to you? why does someone have to be scrutinized for being a productive member of society? why does someone have to be scrutinized for not being a productive member of society? isn't these questions you should be asking the state of maine or government? why do you believe everything we read in the paper? why, why why, whhhhyyyyyy?
in all seriousness-30 shops to our 1000-who really cares!?!
sept. 11th is a day for
sept. 11th is a day for remembrance. its not about us per se-but about those who are lost, injured, or suffered because of the attack from a terrorist group. 9/11 is for the families that were affected and will never be the same. i still don't understand with those who agree with jones to announce this disdain and hate on a very important memorial day to TAKE away from those affected from the tragic events that happened on this day. THAT is a slap in the face people!
we are punishing a group and categorizing ALL muslims as terrorists or the ones who attacked us on 9/11... because we fear what we do not know. its sickening. NOT all muslims are terrorists. NOT all muslims attacked us on 9/11. i just wish people could see and realize this and just maybe be a little more open to being open-minded.
lets continue hate with hate? because of a certain group? that is what al-qaeda wants.
that is just that-people are
that is just that-people are penalizing ALL muslims because of al-qaeda/terrorists. NOT ALL muslims danced and rejoiced.
i can't believe that no
i can't believe that no ONE-NOT one person has mentioned just how much this is a slap in the face to those who passed away and suffered from 9/11. on THEIR day-its NOT ABOUT US! Furthermore... why continue the battle of HATE? WHY? If he is so holy and godly-would god really truly want this or does he (cuz people are praying their butts are saved during the apocalypse)! why provoke? especially when we have men and woman fighting on that day. what is wrong with you people?
this is another example of
this is another example of the abuse of religion to promote the agenda of a misguided group. burning of the quran is absolutely disgusting. i would be just as disgusted if someone burned the bible. i mean come ON! and that is just that-why do people fear what they do not know and why do people want to continue to punish all muslims (beliefs) for a groups (terrorists) wrong-doing. NOT all muslims believe in this and furthermore we have working-class, english speaking muslims in OUR country (and who actually cares if they aren't or don't-as long as they are legit americans!!!). its like a slap in their faces! i hang my head in shame and in disbelief that this portrays us (the non-evil people/good americans) and for this to even be mentioned by Jones and for everyone that believes him-YOU ARE TERRORISTS!
thanks for trying to school
thanks for trying to school me-but i am extremely well-versed on the state law and the u.s. government law on service dogs. my personal preference and personal belief is to be kind to another human being and respectful of them. i can put aside my needs for 5min. cuz in life its not all about me. it doesn't get a person far in life with that mentality. i have a friend who is muslim and the only thing they have ever said to me was that dogs should be outside... nothing about not being able owning a dog.
like i said i.e. /\ /\ /\ /\
like i said i.e. /\ /\ /\ /\
i have an issue with the
i have an issue with the thought of a world trade center being built upon ground zero-that is disrespectful. 2 blocks to 2 miles away-i can understand why there is talk of a mosque being built. its def a hot topic. i can certainly understand and appreciate the meaning of why some want it to be done. almost a 'we're past the stereo-types/hate/misunderstanding that all muslims are facing (being scrutinized for someone else's wrong... doing)-we come in peace and sympathize and empathize-we are for america and the american people. we have muslim-americans all across our country that are being denied a right to build a place of worship just because they are muslim. it is unjust at its finest. i just wish we can get past all this... all prejudices and stereotypes. no religion is better than another, no belief is better than another. all religions are quite parallel and similar to one another in more than a few ways. my hometown has many muslims/somalians and i HAVE to speak up when i hear of people bashing them. i can't stand it. no matter if its to my friend or my own mother-i will speak up. i know how it feels to be judged... unfortunately because of people who may share the same thought process and want to penalize ALL muslims because of A group which has NO affiliation directly to the events that happened... these muslims-people who bleed the same as you or i-are being denied the RIGHT to build mosques ALL across the united states. My friend has said it best:
"I asked Greg what he thought about the Mosque in NYC.... This is what he wrote... "Maybe we should remember the way that America was conquered was when the Spanish came to the culturally advanced Aztec civilization, they explained to the Native People that they were savages who had not been saved according to the Christian religion. Therefore, were not worthy of life unless they converted to Christianity which included giving up all of their gold and submitting to the Spaniards rule. This is another example of the abuse of religion to promote the agenda of a misguided group. The fallacy of the argument against building a mosque is the assumption that the people who attacked us on 9-11 are the same people who plan to build this mosque. Jim Jones took a group of christian devotees to Guyana and forced the entire group to commit mass suicide, killing more than 900 people. Would you let a christian church be built in your neighborhood after such an atrocity committed by someone of the same religion? One of the core tenants of American law, and English law, is the right of property and the right to purchase, own, and develop property as we see fit. If we abrogate this right for one group who will stop someone from taking this right from you? Countless Americans of all races, creeds and religions have fought and died for this right. To take it away from one group is to threaten all the rights in our society. If we forget or fail to defend the rights enshrined in our most basic law, the Constitution of our nation, we move down the road toward totalitarianism, the ability of one segment of society to usurp the rights of another. This is what the Nazis did to the Jews. Express your indignation all you like, this is another ...important right of Americans, but don't break the most fundamental law of our land."
i have a service dog and like
i have a service dog and like i said-i would NOT bring my dog into their stores (someone with even allergies) because it is disrespectful.
sounds rather infantile. get
sounds rather infantile. get over it. its america-been this way before we were ever born.
if that is their religious
if that is their religious though then its their right. i would not take my dog in their store-its disrespectful.
i've actually bought
i've actually bought sambousa/samboosa(?) its like this fried triangle thing with meat and i believe onions and peppers. i first had some when i worked with some friends of mine (who i love dearly) who are actually somalian. they are sooooo good! so delicious! i've also went into some stores to buy some skirts. they are the best skirts i've ever spent money on... the fabrics are just gorgeous! everyone manages their store differently... no matter somalian or not-there are just some store managers/owners who are not so personable. does it ever occur to anyone that they just might have their guard up because of the discrimination they have had to endure while being here. no one is really standing with open arms-they can only complain, complain, complain... furthermore that is the beauty of living in america. we are a melting pot and no one HAS to conform to the u.s. way other than obeying the law. ignorance must be bliss-ak47? are you serious?
and that is just that. you
and that is just that. you don't know... no one knows. they just assume. :(
i wrote to the
i wrote to the legislature/gov. john baldacci to make a public service announcement commercial on the seriousness and to raise awareness of the dangers of texting/cell phone use while driving. time and time again i've seen people swerve off the road, swerve last min before impact, run stop lights and stop signs, and even be on the wrong side of the lane. cell phone use while driving needs to STOP. no talking... no texting... no use period. if it is that important that you talk to that person PULL OVEEEER. my friend and i use a hang up the phone 'sign language' to drivers. serial/habitual users of cell phone use while driving have NO RIGHT to risk my life or the life of my family by pulling the crap that they are doing. even though you may think you can-you literally CAN'T! the brain WILL NOT allow you too. its called inattentional blindness... look it up!
the economy (being as it is
the economy (being as it is at this moment) is the only thing that is preventing me from making rescuing dogs "official" for a 501c3, name, to be able to collect donations and all. at the moment, my motto is "one dog at a time", even though i want to do so much more. i have faith that in the long run, everything will work out and certainly happens for a reason. at least the horses had a chance to go somewhere where they will be taken care of. i think a large part of this is that many people may not be aware of such places like this... and many people have forgotten about their community.
every religion should have
every religion should have the right to build a place of worship wherever they want. those who think different are obviously letting fear of the unknown sway their minds. m.y.o.b. is more like it. denial or not approving a mosque or place of worship is offensive-i know that much.
there are parts in lewiston
there are parts in lewiston that don't look so well-kept... just like there are parts in other cities that don't look well-kept or that people just don't care, even. lewiston needs to be cleaned up, landlords need to be the ones to take responsibility and take care of their properties period! the conditions that many of these buildings are in (and unsafe i might add) are horrendous. i think it is true that if it looks nice, people are going to take care of it more. lewiston does have a bad rep-but i tell you (just like people) no place is better than another. there still will be drugs, fights, love, lust, good times and bad times-just like the next. its the 'better-than' attitudes from others that are actually the disgust.
its cute and quirky and
its cute and quirky and honoring in all the same. kudos for jacobs thinking OUTSIDE the box!
ahhhh, sun journians-do what
ahhhh, sun journians-do what they do best-attack a persons appearance... judging/ridicule.
there has to be a reason why he's pleading not guilty, i have no idea why-but if it were me (god forbid any of my dogs or rescues do something insane like this) i wouldn't fight it. i couldn't. i have insurance (personal liability) on all my dogs-if they were to bite someone it would be taken care of-however i do not think that it covers someone's dog being injured or killed. we have insurances for everything under the sun, but when it comes down to pets or companies wanting to fight it we're bum out. as dog owners it is our responsibility to make sure events like this do not happen. that begins with training and socializing.
it is so simple and easy to register dogs and not only a state law, but (supposivly some of) that money goes back to animal welfare. registering dogs is a way that they can have acknowledgment that they were even born... ALIVE. registering dogs is also a good way to prove that a dog is yours. the tag can help assist finding a lost dog. dogs need their rabies shot in order to be able to get the tag... there are rabies clinic at pet co and pet quarters if someone can not afford to take them to the vet at the very least... so there is no excuse in not following the law and protecting them.
sometimes-MANY TIMES-owners are guilty of loving their dogs too much... the dogs may exhibit unwanted behaviors on fault of the owner and lack of training/corrective training and/or past events and/or the breed. it is hard to let go or admit 'hey, i can not handle this on my own-i need help'. there is nothing wrong with that-but we have to do right by the animal so things like this don't happen.
rescuing dogs ended up being my accidental fate... the conditions or stories that follow each of these rescues it what drives me to do what i do. please people-spay and neuter your pets... STOP the excessive breeding. "don't shop... adopt" millions upon millions of dogs are being cruelly bred and millions upon millions of dogs and cats are being euthanized because no one can take them in. PLEASE neuter and spay your animals so this does not end up being their fate or their off-springs fate. i would like to let people know that i rescued my dogs or they were rescued and given to me, and have never paid for any of them. all dogs need the love, attention, and right training and the right dog/breed to fit your lifestyle and home. i will continue to rescue dogs and re-home them. EVERYONE should. DOGS AREN'T DISPOSABLE! IF ANYONE FEELS THAT THEY CAN'T HANDLE THEIR DOG THEY CHOSE TO OWN, THEY ARE NOT TRAINING THEM PROPERLY! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do right by them and at least make sure that you've put in the EFFORT to correct whatever it is that you are having an issue with. dogs are only as good as their owners! i know this first hand from experience at a younger age. the results ARE devastating. dogs are like children, and i would hope that no one would dispose their children, like they feel they are able to with a dog. becoming an owner of a dog is a commitment for LIFE!
on a more serious note-the
on a more serious note-the guy with the machine probably knows more than landlords... geez.
stopped buying it? but
stopped buying it? but obviously follow online? hey-maybe even facebook? lol!
who has failed the police
who has failed the police departments if they do not have the resources and lack knowledge? small town or not-i think that this is a serious issue. there are cuts everywhere and hearing the most recent stories about cut-backs and not getting to calls in a timely manner, etc. is frightening. i called police to assist someone i know and it takes me 1/2hr to get there-they showed up 10min after we arrived... so not cool!
how awful for a woman to go
how awful for a woman to go through something so horrific. my friend did a paper on it in college and shared it with me... it still turns my stomach. its so good that there are doctors out there like dr. bowers to help these woman who have been victimized.
its not to be practiced in our states-against the law... if they(parents-whoever and whatever their beliefs, NOT all somalians agree with female circumcision btw) wanted to they would have to go overseas.
i don't c a prob w/ how
i don't c a prob w/ how people short-cut to spell... what i do kno is that teacher's/schools r famous 4 passin along kids n school when they don't even kno how 2 spell or multiply. i kno 20-somethin' yr. olds that GRADUATED and STILL don't kno how to spell. i'm not knockin' them either... someone has failed them :(
in all seriousness though-i know i short-cut to post status or make room in text... that is really all it is.
i agree alma! disgusting!
i agree alma! disgusting!
kudos paul!!!
kudos paul!!!
czars... thats funny.
czars... thats funny. another 'tea party' rioter...
everyone asks about having faith in our country and patriotism-well you're looking at it (lack thereof).
thank goodness they found
thank goodness they found him!
so sorry for the families
so sorry for the families loss. my heart goes to them.
all people can do here is what they do best... criticize. good luck to you all!!!
marc mutty is an insult
marc mutty is an insult
life seems a bit harsh...
life seems a bit harsh...
"The biggest live only 3 million years,"...
so what does that say about the sun? people think that we are indispensable, untouchable, that WE super-cede above any other (creature), etc... we really don't have any control. people think that we are better than... self-righteous... the ones to judge-when truly none of it matters. bigger events to be are at hand whether it be now or our children's future-and STILL have total disregard for one another and our earth.
patriotism and faith have
patriotism and faith have been lost... the whole community and help your neighbor has been lost. people are too 'busy', just don't care, lack sympathy, lack empathy... are too quick to judge... and its sad.
that is what it is about...
that is what it is about... immunization. dogs need their shots... dogs need socialization amongst other people and other dogs. without it they can become very aggressive or dangerous.
if only you knew the truth
if only you knew the truth about pit bulls... dogs are only as good as their owners. pits need love too...
very nice story... i hope
very nice story... i hope that one day they can have a park in the inner city area... i think that i would be more accessible to those who can not make it strawberry ave.
this guy is an idiot and a
this guy is an idiot and a definitely misinterprets lewiston. auburn is just as bad and just as good as lewiston. not to mention 'BUMmah' videos people who have NOT given consent-how low can you go!?! not cool, not smart, and definitely in denial.
thats too sweet.
thats too sweet.
so many questions... so
so many questions... so little time...
ive heard so many stories of
ive heard so many stories of children becoming hurt due to therapeutic restraint... even dying. i am not so sure that teachers would be the ones to be qualified to do this-also i am not so sure that i would want my teacher to put their hands on my children. teachers do not belong putting their hands on kids period!
such a d-r-a-a-a-g!
such a d-r-a-a-a-g!
although i will not vote for
although i will not vote for lepage... i don't think that his parents vs. government was meant in a way where children (as well as those who are in need of help,etc.) would be at risk. it would take a lot more than this campaign to get away with 'all or nothing'.
awwww! sometimes i wish i
awwww! sometimes i wish i was a kid again! if i coulda-i woulda kept one though. piglets are soooo cute!
whether those who believe in
whether those who believe in the psychic or not-i think we can all agree to hope that there is closure for the Moreau family.
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both of you have reaaally
both of you have reaaally shown your maturity. it was so funny-cuz i wish it was true.
feel bad that you have to
feel bad that you have to babysit people :( however i am so happy to know that sj is taking this (comments) seriously.
...and we are no where near
...and we are no where near having to actually 'do away' with oil... but little by little-the more renewable resources that we can heed into the grid or the more 'greener' choices and products that we choose to buy are that much less dependent on non-renewable resources. it is obvious that it will/can/may take 50/100/200+ years but at least we could be trying to make better choices and decisions for our children's future and their children's future... lest we forget.
i'm sure that with the amount
i'm sure that with the amount of attention and people that are going to be around it just may be too much for the city to handle. we are in an economic crisis-so this does make an impact. i can imagine that there are cuts and minimal hours with the pds, emts, etc. just along with the rest of the country. maybe things were taken out of context and maybe they were not... i am sure that they recognize just how beneficial any events is held in our cities.
i'm sure NOT everyone knows
i'm sure NOT everyone knows that they're are rules for bicyclists... it is not like bikes come with a state manual. maybe if you feel passionate about this carl-it just could be your calling to start the process in the state of maine or even the country for bikes/places who sell bikes/etc. to include manuals when selling, etc. or maybe push state of maine to do safety commercials. you never know!
lucky for us there are
lucky for us there are cleaner ways of living... not only natural, but safer. a lot of people who have cancer or diseases shouldn't be using a lot of what clem listed here... carpet, the general shower curtain for one inc. because of the chemicals. there are greener ways to clean other than using ammonia. cleaner ways to clean ourselves. and astro turf-who needs it. these products all can (if not already) have alternatives. there are no excuses.
we need to stop abusing our atmosphere, stop being close-minded, and being stop being selfish.
has anyone ever been
has anyone ever been physically hurt? no one should support these radicals? but we're supporting our government in war? we're supporting mainstream media? or charities?
people do what they do because they are passionate about something. if a tree has been around for 100-200+yrs... why cut it down if its perfectly healthy. it may be a slight nuisance to some-but with them, standing up for what they believe in-deserves applause. they're interests are NOT just in trees... if people took the time to understand rather than base their judgment on hearsay i think that they'd learn a lot from Earth First and their mission.
people beware!!!: we are killing our environment and taking, but NOT giving back.
it is the responsibility of
it is the responsibility of the owner... training and all. if we fail them then-hopefully we will learn from our mistakes rather than the dog paying the ultimate price-life. a dog should not be euthanized because it lacks training or precaution that the owner has failed to do.
so awful! i can't believe
so awful! i can't believe that this can't be dealt with sooner. if my loved ones were there-i'd be horrified. :(
i just kinda wonder what they
i just kinda wonder what they did in the very old days...
thank goodness lil david and
thank goodness lil david and family are alright.
kudos
kudos
i feel the very same about
i feel the very same about animals, but mostly elephants. i went to a circus in augusta and it was such a sight to see this massive beauty... with his front toes painted white... then the realization that this was real and soo very wrong. all i could do was cry. i loved seeing him, but under different circumstances. my better half felt bad needless to say for making me cry. i do the same thing when i go to animal shelters. i just can't help myself. i hurt for them.
it goes to show... many do not take into consideration the 'animal'-just more concerned about showing them off even at the expense of the animals feelings/behaviors.
so sad tragedies have to
so sad tragedies have to happen for recalls to be made...
THANK
THANK GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
such a shame :(
such a shame :(
it is your right... and it
it is your right... and it should be extended. we are no one to dictate who marries who or to continue separation/segregation. the benefits and protection alone would be ideal... you already have the love. it is a shame that LD1020 did not pass this time. but i know that maine equality and maine marriage and all those who support marriage equality will work their hardest to end discrimination. i know i will.
'marriage is between man and woman'-in whos book? if you're christian, can not a catholic get married-if you're a catholic, can not a another religion marry. there are many things that other religions don't approve or agree with-with other religions. how do you deal with THAT? LD1020 (which was already written as a law way before this), as extra protection for the chuch(es) said they could not be faulted if they denied to marry a same-sex couple.
marriage is marriage and everyone should have the right to marry... whether someone's church agrees or disagrees with it is a religious and perhaps a personal matter... there is no half or in between (civil union, because many do not recognize civil unions (along with ins., etc.)... ITS MARRIAGE! for civil rights issues to go up for vote is ludicrous-we are all equal and need to be treated as such. we bleed the same, we talk the same (foreign, hands, body language, voice), we feel the same, we are all on this earth living this life-essentially going through or will be going through similar thoughts/feelings/events/losses... for anyone to be treated 'less than' is sickening. period!
i think that its a great
i think that its a great incentive towards eating a little healthier. the foods that are cost efficient aren't always the healthiest.
but i still think that more needs to be done... people are going without food. that has to be scary for families. the cost of everything has increased... newspaper coupons are just not cutting it.
omg! poor thing! i was a teen
omg! poor thing! i was a teen when i lived in lewiston and baby cheryl (or sheryl) fell from her third floor window. i can remember the day like it was yesterday. we heard a noise we're it sounded like someone fell down the stairs and mom sent me to check it out. the father's door was open a little and as soon as i went to push it open he ... See Morewhooped it open and just the terror in his eyes-god-i felt instantly sick to my stomach. the words came out and i ran to his window and there was baby cheryl on the ground three and half feet below on the ground. mom called 911 i believe. she sent me downstairs to tend to the baby with a toy and make sure her father wouldn't pick her up (in case of severe injuries) and that she wouldn't try to move. it was horrifying at my age to see a lil baby so blue because she couldn't breathe. doesn't matter if there is a screen-it doesn't take much to push one out. i think baby cheryl had something wrong with her spleen but she didn't break a single bone in her body, etc. poor baby. i will NEVER forget that day. :(
whatever the reason-it will
whatever the reason-it will come out. feel so bad for the families affected...
my heart goes out to the
my heart goes out to the family for their loss.
i would hope that the mastiff is not euthanized. mastiff's have a rep along with pit bulls, etc. however-i truly believe that it is due to lack of proper training. essentially it is not the dogs fault. as owners, we fail sometimes-without recognizing that the animal needs more than what we can give them or that we may love them so much-that we can't let them go. there could be many reasons of why a dog exhibits aggressive behavior... but i firmly believe that its falls mostly on training. there are some dogs that just are not the right breed for the home or family. there are dogs with some unwanted behaviors but with persistence, the right training, and socializing the unwanted behaviors can be dealt with. i would just hate to think that an animal would be euthanized because somehow, somewhere along the line someone may have failed them.
5k bail is insane! i think
5k bail is insane! i think this sets an example that in maine-trying to murder someone and you can practically get away with it. i'm shocked that bail is so low for this case and other heinous crimes.
whoa!
whoa!
loverly-just had a rainbow
loverly-just had a rainbow over my house...
would you rather me use opinionated, crast, hateful, crude, ignorant? what? i don't mind that other people have different thoughts or feelings to situations, etc. but to make a mockery of others, belittle, down them, be hateful, or self-righteous is not very becoming of someone who chooses to act that way. i think it is more that when i have to different opinion and not afraid to speak up-its a bad thing for those who want to start an argument-which i see no point in-i don't owe an explanation to anyone. all i know is when i go to bed a night and wake up every morning i am being the best person that i can be for myself without causing or wanting ill will on someone or thinking that i am better than someone (cuz i am NOT). i am satisfied in my life without having to put someone down in the meantime while i'm living it.
lets shed some light on this
lets shed some light on this issue... and i'm glad the mother was brave enough to do so... good for her!!! this issue is more prevalent than we think. anyone talk to dhs? get with the program.
if you truly believe this to
if you truly believe this to be so-then why the harshness? have you turned away a child for being a fire starter? have you turned away a child for their at the moment bad behaviors because of what they have had to endure in their lifetime. there are so many 'unwanted' children in maine and even in the world and this is how we treat them? its NOT just the parents trying to survive and raising their children in a single parent household-or two parent household that are parenting their children and teaching them along the way to be responsible adults... behaviors or addictions can just happen-its deeper than we may think. i just kinda wonder about what people think about mental health issues... i mean are we that ignorant?
and you're allowed to judge cuz ur better than who?
if rae had a parental control problem i don't think that his mother would love him so much to be pursuing the mass deal.
i still will not ever understand how someone can make accusations or arguments about someone when they know not a thing about them. there is something very terribly wrong with this picture.
exactly-you don't owe anyone
exactly-you don't owe anyone an explanation. never mind the rudeness on sj-many are just full of it. they are no better than you or i... they just want to believe they are. you have shed light on this issue-it is common in children... people who foster children have the right to ask for no fire starters-but i think with your real life experiences it goes to show that any child should not be turned away, but there is help out there for the children who desperately need it. it is also great experiences going to sessions (or hopefully mass (fingers crossed")) for you child-this can teach him life skills/social skills that he may have otherwise may not have a chance to have. you have done a good thing. don't regret it.
'having worked with and among dysfunctional families'
...must be in the wrong line of work. what does this have anything to do with this woman and her son? are we judging?
hahaha-now thats funny
hahaha-now thats funny although i'm sure its against policy.
are you serious? not saying
are you serious? not saying you are, but the words sound psyco-ish... and very much molded thought process to the sins of the world... its fictional characters!
good for you momma for trying
good for you momma for trying to get help for your lil one. i hope everything works out for you and your family! the program in mass seems to be a great one...
it is common sense, but like
it is common sense, but like the editor's note states that its policy as added protection. a pain, i know-but must be done.
appearances can be
appearances can be deceiving... we should not ever judge a book by its cover.
this letter is just
this letter is just ridiculous! i can't believe sj even posted it.
that is quite common...
that is quite common... people FEAR what they do not know or understand. don't know how to break this to you, but diversity is here and its here to stay.
i must add that it was a
i must add that it was a general comment to the comments posted and from what i know of many users of sj.
i normally do not reply back
i normally do not reply back to comments... however-im sorry that you felt offended and had the need to bash me or whatever. i didn't write my comment in haste. i wasn't upset or angry. i was merely stating my thoughts. i didn't bash you... i didn't even mention you. i didn't attack your integrity or you... so why do that to someone if you're confident about your opinion?
i was commenting on all the
i was commenting on all the comments that i've ready under this post. may not be directed so much towards you. people on sj just don't know how to be civil.
it may not be right and it
it may not be right and it may not be fair... but nothing is going to be done about it if people aren't proactive or until a tragedy happens for laws to be passed. its not just court-but bail as well.
with that said. i am against the death penalty and hope that it never passes in maine. it is not eye for an eye ever. we don't have the right to say who dies. its murder.
i also think that a man who has been arrested or jailed 100+ times and has served his time-has served their time. why continue to punish him for time he has already served/paid. if he breaks the law-he will go to jail... again.
'you said this', 'you said
'you said this', 'you said that', 'tell us the truth'-GOD! this sounds like elementary school!?! why all the pop shots? can't you make this a civil forum rather than trash? can't anyone follow the rules of sj commenting 'guide'?
ALL of you are just ridiculous!
i think its great that the
i think its great that the bands performed. every one else that just seems to have really biased opinions about different cultures or ethnics are really uncalled for. we celebrate diversity-this is the way the world is today.
wind power is not the ONLY
wind power is not the ONLY source for renewable resources for energy (to be fed into the grid)... but it is a start.
has to be such an awesome
has to be such an awesome job... experience! so neat!
$500 dollars bail is just
$500 dollars bail is just insane! shame on judge paul cote! shame on the laws in maine!
i will never understand why people just pass off domestic abuse cases and child abuse cases for a mere slap on the hand! disgusting!
abuse is abuse is abuse! this makes me sick!
relentless, relentless,
relentless, relentless, relentless...
relentless, relentless,
relentless, relentless, relentless...
i dont agree with certain
i dont agree with certain types of collars. it not the appropriate way of handling a dog-period.
as dog owners we have to be the ones to take full responsibility for our animals actions. obedience/training is the best protection for the dog as well as others. socializing dogs is healthy as well so it is best to start when they are young if possible.
its awful what this little girl had to see and the feelings that she has had to go through. just awful and i agree-the whole situation was preventable.
call it selfish-i call it loving too much-sometimes we hold on to things/people/animals because we love them so much despite knowing that we can't handle/deal with it/them.
fox news actually has been in
fox news actually has been in the hot seat many a times-due to fibbing. i just think this goes to show from all news reporting shows/papers/sites, etc. we really don't know what is the TRUTH.
even with abatement-i would
even with abatement-i would think that there still would be traces there no?
and animals!!!
and animals!!!
f-r-e-a-k-y-!
f-r-e-a-k-y-!
that is just too bad. even
that is just too bad. even being a 'volunteer' firefighter is a good job...
hopefully this brings some light to the issues at hand. many times 20/19/18yr olds still may see them selves as 'kids'... they don't understand fully the consequences of furnishing and providing a place for underage kids to drink.
the laws and fines are just not strict enough... sorry to say.
people expect obama to be the
people expect obama to be the next bewitched or (i dream of) genie... come ON!!! be realistic!
using plant life (trees
using plant life (trees included) in inner cities helps with the quality of air as well as cooling down the town... its a known fact. i don't know why this isn't being considered. although it may take a few on every block-at least it will not be so unattractive.
welcome to sun journal!
welcome to sun journal! *rolls eyes*
i-n-s-a-n-e!!! lets hope
i-n-s-a-n-e!!! lets hope that they are both scared straight!
sucks-yes indeed it sucks-but
sucks-yes indeed it sucks-but the long term effects of non-renewable resources far outweigh temporary destruction to the land and surroundings.
sometimes we have to take a lil to get a lot and in this case-i think that this is more than worth it.
i am more bothered by the fact that i have to have a building permit for a 4x4x4 chicken coop and can't put it just anywhere on MY land.
education is the best
education is the best prevention-although i'm afraid we ultimately choose to make our own decisions at the end of the day. i believe there does need to be regulation, but sometimes too much is too much... people should make their own decisions on what they want to do with their own bodies-not the government.
honestly i don't know what to
honestly i don't know what to say... isn't that what maine and america have become? its been like this for years! WE made it this way... yes-people need to stop 'complaining' and start being proactive and doing someTHING about it.
that is just the thing...
that is just the thing... just because of the few-the rest have to pay the penalty for other people's wrong doings. everyone has done some wrong in their life over silly things-no one is perfect and i don't think that camp counselors and priests who are not offenders or have not offended would deny that. but they don't have to answer to us. and they certainly don't have to continue to be scrutinized because of a few bad seeds. since when has it been ok for people to be given a bad name because of someone else's choices.
aww! i hope they find him
aww! i hope they find him asap! :(
no-its not the solution.
no-its not the solution. never was and never will be. when i worked for this company they said that the use of electricity was causing more pollutants than all the vehicles in america... and to top that off with cars? oh-my. we are late jumping on the bandwagon and at this point to many the effects seem impossibly irreversible and many think (where the heck they get these outlandish ideas) that screaming pollution is a government con. the facts are the facts and one of many is that we are ABUSING the ONLY place that we've got-period! no one cares to think of their children's future and their grandchildren's future regarding air quality, pollutants, species dying, and the use of non-renewable resources. renewable resources are not just turbines-but geothermal, landfill gas, solar power(!!!) we take and take and take without making conscious decisions about what the long-term effect will be! it not just us-in the present-but a part of us (our very own flesh and blood) for the future and their well-being.
lol! i must say that not
lol! i must say that not only are there relentless sj commenters-there are relentless writer picking on a fictional character (would be/could be non-fictional during someone's lifetime). put down the pitchforks! lol!
'an angry indian' we can't
'an angry indian'
we can't change the past. what has been done, has been done to us or others. so why are we still trying to make people pay for other people's mistakes? same thing could be said for slavery. we have overcome and prevailed! be happy and content with that!!!
nuff said... no comment.
nuff said... no comment.
l-a-m-e. not into 50. i
l-a-m-e. not into 50. i guess to each their own, but hes def not a 'true' hip-hop artist. its too bad hip-hop has become more commercialized. :(
well, i am afraid-although
well, i am afraid-although not the law in maine at this very moment... its happening. also-i am afraid to tell you that essentially we don't have a say in the matter. same-sex couples are going to MARRY with or without your approval.
now isn't that petty... it
now isn't that petty...
it happens because we continue to let it happen. america and mainers need to stop blaming everyone else and take responsibility... i mean those who vote at least? or reject? or appeal? for the people??? that hasn't been the case since-i'm afraid-politics started.
can we call him mr. scrooge?
can we call him mr. scrooge?
isn't that politics? its not
isn't that politics? its not going to change anytime soon because we continue to let it happen...
my favs is the yellow cake
my favs is the yellow cake whoopie no jelly, cream rolls (THEY MAKE THE B-E-S-T), and chocolate chip cookies with cream in the middle-mmm hmmmmm!
two wrongs never make a right
two wrongs never make a right and it should never be eye for eye.
just so people know-there are
just so people know-there are animal shelters and there are rescue shelters. rescue shelters do not kill dogs.
that is the issue with people
that is the issue with people who own or don't own dogs that fail to see that it is all the owner's responsibility.
as dogs owners or outsiders we fail to place full blame on the owner. i am a dog owner of four rescue dogs and they are completely well-behaved. i couldn't ask for better dogs...
and it hasn't always been that way...
when i was about 21yrs old i took in an abused 4mth old puppy. it is a classic case of an owner loving their dog too much knowing that they are not capable of 'training' properly. i didn't know much about dog owning. in fact-i knew nothing. i thought that love would trump all. when her behaviors became so reckless and so vicious, sign after sign-i knew then that i had to find her a home where someone could care for her properly and train her. but my significant other couldn't let her go. i begged and pleaded... the dog needed so much more than what we could give her to give her a chance at life.
i was in the kitchen watching this all unravel when the dogs were getting fed. my dog stepped in front of my lil dachshund and stopped lil d from going to her food. then in an instant when i told my partner to reprimand her-she had took my lil d by the neck and shook her like a rag doll... and it was because i let it progress to that point.
as dog owners we have to be the alpha-the one in charge. nothing else should matter-the surroundings should not have mattered if the dogs were trained properly. dogs simply don't know what to do or how to act without guidance. if your dog does not listen then you know you've got a problem. if they are trying to compete and be the leader-that is not ok and its unacceptable. it is true that dogs exhibit behaviors that may seem to be un-trainable-like anxieties, etc. but all that can be corrected with a lot of hard work and exercise.
to place blame on a dog when its the human that failed them is wrong. that is why we have so many people that abuse, give up, mistreat, put their dog in shelters, etc. there is a right dog/breed for every home/owner. and if someone's hands are full-they've giving it all they got-loving them would be finding them the RIGHT home, not killing them or carting them off to a shelter. i don't think people know just how much it takes to raise a dog and keep a dog. many just get some because they are 'cute' and expensive rather than taking into consideration the animals needs. it needs to stop.
that is too bad that diane
that is too bad that diane will no longer be able to teach students just because of cuts. i think that it is so essential to have someone like her to be able to teach about these things to students. to have a regular teacher teach these things seems a bit wrong. diane comes and goes essentially-the teachers are 'there'. i think that it is a boundary line crossed when it comes to things like this-just like i feel that there is a difference with volunteers and nurses/careproviders for the elderly in nursing homes. some people are just there to do their job and diane i feel is essentially for her type of work.
that is so great that they
that is so great that they are honoring their son and raising awareness for suicide prevention. it is so prevalent-and there is still such a stigma on suicide and mental health.
def won't stop abuse... if
def won't stop abuse...
if we let priests marry-can we finally let same-sex couples MARRY in the state of me and where ever else in the states that it is not legal...
its pretty comical that you
its pretty comical that you don't want to be associated with 'dog' food, but then you act pretty childish on sj on the constant... what does it matter? who cares where you live and what you eat? are we suppose to be moved by it? infatuated by it? what? i don't get it...
look i have expensive taste but i don't go bragging about it. i don't feel that i have anything to prove to anyone else for that matter... so why does it matter?
furthermore-never said anything about you being a townie... i could care less. have a decent, educated, respectful conversation for once.
thanks-for uh, explaining
thanks-for uh, explaining something that i already know (and i don't mean that rudely-its just cute). lol!
there are people who are mentally disabled and unable to work as well. we can't just go change the law and expect those few to work-because we think they are fully able to work. we can label those who are 'goldbricking' on whoever we want, essentially... and that i feel is just not right. i assume if it was a program-they would have all the fine lines written out and i am sure the numbers would be the same. people who are on ss/ssdi have the option to work so many hours a week (which is a great idea) if they are ready and able to work.
not to mention that whoever the employers are have a greater advantage... maybe more so is that they will hire people on the state program rather than hiring people who are willing and able to work (general public) and they get out of paying for ins. for their employees.
as it stands in the state-maine employees essentially do not have any rights. how much is that going to change for the employers? and employees? will cases/situations be taken more seriously in the workplace? eventually i think it would be a greater disadvantage for employees and find that having the state involved is nothing more than a mere headache.
the state sees if you can work a little-then you are fully capable to work. there is no in between. sorta reminds me of of my code enforcer telling me where i can and can't build my 4x4x4 coop and that its can't be on wheels... oh yeah-where was i? yeah so yeah...
lets face it...
laws for animals (inc. dogs and cats, etc.) are just not strict enough when it comes to animal abuse/neglect.
the problem with farm animals is that they are considered 'livestock' (including the infamous puppy mill breeders dogs(livestock) are in PA and where ever else). that certainly needs to change.
this issue with animals that are abused or neglected is sickness and diseases... not just humane issues.
it is easy to say for consumers to visit farms and a slaughterhouses... but majority are buying their meat in the grocery stores with no clue or idea where it comes from, how long its been there (old), and what they are getting.
i think the best way that this can be (to an extent) controlled is education for farmers. if people(consumers) are able to-to look at their options for buying produce, meats, eggs from a local farmer/retailer. i know of people who have their animals raised for meat and in the long run saves a boat load of money. usually it is not a commercial farm so they know that their animals are being cared for properly. i get my eggs from someone that has their own chickens... and now i have some chickens of my own. =] we have choices. its just the point of how much we want to utilize those choices.
there is such a thing as
there is such a thing as being disabled...
i am more than sure if someone is fully capable to work over receiving a $measley$ welfare check than they would work instead.
good idea... if only...
"New Hampshire is kind of a
"New Hampshire is kind of a weird little place because it has so much variety and not one of those things is a standout," Mark Okrant, who coordinates tourism research for the state, told the Boston Globe.
honey-that sounds like you're describing maine...
an icon envy of the true land untouched, yes maybe more so then maine.
they say bigger/more isn't always better... =]
they say milk does a body good =]
whooo hoo! yeah-i don't think so either... no good.
it is, i agree. i assume it
it is, i agree. i assume it is not priority because inner city is 'not good enough'... no doubt old greene road needs some work... ehhh-maybe they will take care of it next year?
it could be a good idea, but
it could be a good idea, but then again i am not sure so it will be answer to the issues at hand...
good ridance levesque! you should have been fired along with lachapelle for the way you both handled Jamad Warsame and her daughter Nasra Aden.
http://www.sunjournal.com/node/567564
that is just too awful...
that is just too awful...
you should tell pirate what
you should tell pirate what narcissistic personality disorder really means lol! likes to use the term loosely..
there is a big difference
there is a big difference from freerepublic and what they want you to believe from the actual truth... isn't this common? not to believe everything you read on the net as truth. get the facts:
"FOX News Distorts Trans-Inclusive Guidelines in Maine Public Schools
Opinion by GLAAD
(April 16, 2010) in Society / Gay Issues
Over the past two days, FOX New Channel has contributed to increasing public misconceptions about the efforts of the Maine Human Rights Commission to make the state’s public schools safe and comfortable for all students. Fox aired two irresponsible segments on the commission’s proposal to issue guidelines on “Sexual Orientation in Schools and Colleges” to all Maine public schools.
The proposed guidelines direct administrators to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms and to participate on gender-segregated sports teams in accordance with their gender identity. These guidelines were developed in response to a case, currently before a Superior Court in Maine, of a transgender girl who was denied access to the girls’ restrooms at school.
The guidelines do not create any new legislation. They are intended to instruct public school educators and administrators on how to ensure their schools are in line with the Maine Human Rights Act, amended in 2005 to include protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation which the act defines as an umbrella term including gender identity or expression.
On Tuesday, April 13th, the FOX coverage of this story began with America Live anchor Megyn Kelly hosting Mara Keisling, executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, to discuss the potential impact of the proposed guidelines on Maine’s students:
Throughout the interview, the inaccurate headline “Maine Considers Ban on Gender Specific School Bathrooms” sat at the bottom of the screen, despite Keisling’s explicit comments to the contrary. Kelly’s lack of knowledge about transgender children and gender identity in general was demonstrated by her repeated reference to transgender girls using male pronouns, and her implication that these guidelines would essentially allow boys into girls’ facilities.
Keisling did an excellent job of educating Kelly and her viewers about the true reasons for, and positive impacts of these guidelines, and we thank FOX for its decision to invite such a qualified spokesperson on the air. However, the the network’s own misrepresentation of facts is highly problematic.
The irresponsible commentary and reporting then increased yesterday when Bill O’Reilly, Lis Wiehl, and Kimberly Guilfoyle discussed the proposal with shocking flippancy and disregard on The O’Reilly Factor. O’Reilly’s answer to the question of how to accommodate a transgender student was:
“Why is it bad to use the boys’ room when you were born a boy? …You were born a boy, and that [the boys’ bathroom] is where you’re going. And if you don’t like it, you can go home and go to the bathroom and come back.”
This line of commentary by O’Reilly and Guilfoyle was disturbing at best. It completely failed to address the intense discomfort and harassment that trans and gender non-conforming students endure on a daily basis when forced to use gender-segregated facilities at school.
FOX’s coverage of this story reduced and twisted the powerful and necessary guidelines for creating inclusive and respectful learning environments into a crude and biased argument about public restrooms, and misrepresented the experiences of transgender children in schools.
In contrast, local media outlets in Maine have been covering the story fairly and accurately since early March, when the commission met to pass the proposal but ultimately decided to postpone a decision until it had allowed more time for public commentary.
On Monday, unfortunately the commission cancelled the public hearing and announced that it would be postponing any further work, at least temporarily. The Bangor Daily News printed a thorough and fair story of this decision."
i'm in the paper bag?
i'm in the paper bag? shuure... well i am sure brianna or any one who is transgendered goes to the restroom to flash themselves. ladies do their biz with the stall door closed. thank you! ;)
article rather...
article rather...
nice story
nice story
we have let it become this
we have let it become this way...
people will not change what they do not recognize, sadly. they are all about the money and power.
'The concept of diversity
'The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect.'
oh yeah-cuz separation and
oh yeah-cuz separation and segregation is soo much better...
i think if they identified
i think if they identified themselves as a female (or even male for use to be women) then they would have the info to back it up i.e. driver's license... so i think that it would be quite obvious if there was someone to abuse or use (going to the restroom) as an excuse.
furthermore-NOT every offender is a child offender. not every offender uses restrooms to peep. there are peeping toms and offender's... big difference and either of them has nothing to do with transgendered.
not to sound rude (and when i write this, i truly am not haste by any means) it is NOT about what you think or what others think... we don't have a right to tell someone how to live their life or how to dress or to stay home, etc. we are a world of diversity. you live by your morals and other will live by theirs. just because they may dress different or dye their hair or identify with one sex more than the one that they were physically born with does not mean that they are not good people. people who may have different views than yours are and can be good people.
well said formermainer! =]
well said formermainer! =]
and rightfully you should
and rightfully you should honey! glad that sj did an article like this... in her words more or less.
Y-U-M-M-Y!!!
Y-U-M-M-Y!!!
yay! i wonder if anyone of
yay! i wonder if anyone of them actually stays for the games. i bet its soo neat! =]
congratulations! and a great
congratulations! and a great message! =]
The law goes on to define
The law goes on to define sexual orientation as “a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality or gender identity or expression.”...
enough said!
yes and all the while many
yes and all the while many will still continue to complain... all the while knowing all this information and placing blame...
'jobs don't come to maine because of the welfare system' yadda
failing to acknowledge that we are in an economic crisis.
'all young people are taking advantage of the welfare system' yadda
people are disabled. old, young, etc. physically, mentally, etc.
or most famously-complaining about diversity... when it has nothing to do with color, practices, beliefs.
read the numbers... 'older and whiter'... and STILL why does it('older and whiter') matter?
uh-yeah... or my bestie
uh-yeah...
or my bestie would say... but-yeah...
i totally feel if people have the need to pray then it is their right.
there has to be action taken-plain and simple. we can't wait for the next person to clean it up or for and 'answer'... time is of the essence.
nicely put...
nicely put...
go with the gut...
go with the gut...
will do =]
will do =]
a dangerous behavior... the
a dangerous behavior...
the use of cell phones (speaker phone/texting/talking) while driving.
now THAT's stupid!!!
lewiston is cmmc, st. mary's,
lewiston is cmmc, st. mary's, and bated college at the moment... they're taking over. lewiston needs a new facelift... and i feel lewiston has nothing to lose. it would be unfortunate that it may turn to this-however... if its the ONLY way that it is going to get done-because landlords and the town and many in the community don't want to put forth the effort because its EVERYONE ELSE'S problem not theirs-then it should be done.
so awesome!
so awesome!
says on PDF that a building
says on PDF that a building permit is required for a permanent or fixed structure.
i told him that it was my
i told him that it was my original plan and he said no-you can't DO that. i assume cuz they wouldn't get $5 for the permit... who knows.
like it matters???
like it matters???
if it is the case... no
if it is the case... no matter what anyone has done-if they were sentenced not sentenced, etc. it is not anyone's right to harass another human being let alone try to run someone over, or hit them, or anything because of something that happened in the past. just because they may have made some very, extremely poor choices-doesn't entitle them to be punished for the rest of their lives from other people. it can't be changed... it can't be done. if you don't like someone-you don't like them, if you can't forgive-then you can't forgive... its your right. but i must say from experience that its not a pleasant way to live. they best way i find peace with a loved one that has past is remembering them and doing right by them.
...and if its not-like he says-its rather childlike. he is going to have this on his record and its a very, sad thing. over something so petty i am sure. another very, extremely poor decision. its just a sad event to have taken place. we should never resort to violence in any form.
i agree-too many people
i agree-too many people believe everything they read online-forgetting that it is more often that not, not factual.
it saddens me to think that those who want to cry climate change, etc. is but a myth-because i can just imagine how wasteful, polluting, and damaging they are are if they aren't going to recognize that it is an issue.
we should all be mindful of mother earth, not only climate but pollutants (oil for one) but in every single thing we do throughout the day.
its has been past the time to make a change.
its not hard to take care of
its not hard to take care of birds... and chickens no less. there has to be more done to ensure that animals on any farm by the farm owner to make sure that their animals are not mistreated. trust no one essentially-and make sure to know what is going on.
i don't know if anyone can help me-there is no chicken ordinance-but my town is giving me a hard time for a building permit for a 4x4x4 chicken coop. its not going to have electricity or running water... the code says if it is a fixed/permanent structure than it needs to be at least 25' from property lines. so i asked if i put it on wheels is that ok and the code enforcer said that i could not do that. i don't know why he said i couldn't put it on wheels-its my right-isn't it? if i had it on wheels then i could definitely put the coop anywhere permitting weather or sun, etc. i have woods for property essentially and my back yard floods with water during rain or winter... which is to my understanding can cause sickness for the chickens if they're in water. then septic, then well... and more trees. the only place i can put them has two trees for shade and some shelter from predators... but about 10' from the property line. so now-i have chickens-essentially in no coop, led to my basement for the evening to their coop. i've read the code over and over-but don't want to break the law obviously-at this point after exhausting all my resources and trying to figure out where to put the coop-i'm a bit defeated. help!
yea! cuz i break the law
yea! cuz i break the law allll the time!
i will never understand why
i will never understand why the separation/segregation...
its not a shot-it doesn't
its not a shot-it doesn't bother me. if it ruined my night or made me angry-but i'm go with the flow... and if i did anything wrong. pirate is famous for badgering people. i don't reply to disrespectful comments-but it made me laugh so hard... i just merely pointed it out. =]
hahah! well when you're
hahah! well when you're asking a question 'how did you graduate' one can only assume that you are making an intimation that i haven't graduated... rather implying how else could i graduate if i didn't go to my ceremony. if it was an honest-whole hearted question then i shouldn't have found it enlightening-however-we all know just how smart you are.
i love school-i love learning. it is just the people i can't stand. backward thinking if you will.
and i am so glad you checked my profile out. i do have a lot to say. thanks for checking it out. =]
i tell you what 'pirate'...
i tell you what 'pirate'... haha! this was so funny (sooo funny) that i almost fell out of my chair dying of laughter-that i have to share this on my social networking site! rofl! haha!
sj commenters are sooo
sj commenters are sooo relentless! what do you wanna see it? shakes head*
you don't have to go to the
you don't have to go to the ceremony to get your diploma. lol! thats so funny. they sent it to me in the mail just like anyone else. lol!
a lot of grown people
a lot of grown people actually take the time to check out people in the news social networking sites???
i use to volunteer at a
i use to volunteer at a nursing home... very near and dear to my heart.
the first time i ever saw anything about elder abuse was on an oprah show-seemed like it was in the 80's but coulda been 90's. all i do remember as i watched the images on the television was a feeling like i was punched in the stomach. i could not even breathe. i just cried... it is real... and it is out there. just awful... too sad...
if anyone knows anything-out
if anyone knows anything-out in public-with kids-to avoid crying or anything its almost best to let them explore. who cares? everyone in the world is so laid back. what do you expect when you have a couple hundred kids graduating with 5xs the family. maybe if graduation didn't last hours it would be different. i never went to my graduation ceremony. couldn't stand all the people... still can't.
one thing i do agree with is cell phones. that is more of an annoyance than anything. put them away people! especially while driving.
always easier to blame it all-all on the 'unknown'. sick of people placing blame and being judgmental.
congrats!?! lets just hope
congrats!?! lets just hope that they bring some sensibility and honesty to LPD.
couldn't they just take money
couldn't they just take money from his check instead of pulling his license? they have to have known-or the state could have notified him or flagged him somehow... just not advanced yet-i take it. child support that men (and sometimes women) are required to pay is outrageous. especially if someone is living paycheck to paycheck-they don't make it easy for them to survive.
hes entitled-if he feels he
hes entitled-if he feels he needs a re-count more power to him.
true-but young people and
true-but young people and people do stupid things at times... playing with fire...
i've heard one before... its frickin' loud!
=O
=O
ooo another thing people want
ooo another thing people want to control (especially if the city isn't getting $omething out of it).
it is not always eye for and
it is not always eye for and eye.
kudos to you for voting for
kudos to you for voting for whoever and however you want. if you identify with one more so the other then that is your right. many republicans voted for obama-you are not the only one.
who could blame you though-mccain-hothead for the next four years to carry out bush's demise and destruction??? think NOT!
not so sure its overwhelming
not so sure its overwhelming backing or just plain lunacy.
wow!
wow!
yay! a chance!
yay! a chance!
i can care less what someone
i can care less what someone has the 'need' to say to me that is derogatory or degrading or hateful... i care more about what is said to others. i'm a big girl and i can handle it... but we must also recognize that this is a public forum essentially (and kids are on here too) and we should be respectful of others. i care that sj has been slacking in keeping up on this kind of stuff. they say they rely on the public to help out. so i am helping. no one forces us to come here, but sj is my local news and i and others should be able to come on the site or fb without having to see people be hateful towards one another.
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COMMENTING POLICY ON SJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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so i take it 'woodie' is an
so i take it 'woodie' is an importance of supreme court as well? no matter constitutional rights to supreme court to what have you obviously you could have wrote f*.. the draft instead.
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sorry to burst your bubble
sorry to burst your bubble (and usually i don't comment back to people who are disrespectful) but i am referring to your comment to sj because you have to swear on here. they can't keep up on it so i am just merely pointing it out. take a chill pill.
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sun journal... rolls eyes*
sun journal... rolls eyes*
sun journal...
sun journal...
sun journal...
sun journal...
sun journal...
sun journal...
whether it is a state law or
whether it is a state law or not the fact of signing for something for "gay" anything for a politician (who is more concerned with numbers) prob would do more harm to their re-election (in their mind) than good... many people who opposed same-sex marriage were screaming that the law would allow a, b, and z (most famous-churches or people who did not want to marry same-sex couples because of their religious beliefs would get in trouble or sued if they denied a same-sex couple) which held no basis to their claims (LD1020 clearly stated that they would not get in trouble (added as extra protection, because it is ALREADY the law). so i assume that the politicians didn't want to take the heat or lose votes if they are up for re-election, etc. whether it is a state law or not-i still think a signature would be beneficial not for 'extra protection', but meaningful to those who serve in the nation who are G/L/T/B. the law is the law right?
congratulations mr. &
congratulations mr. & soon-to-be mrs.!!! ily gurl! x
kudos! good job doc!
kudos! good job doc!
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get with the program and
get with the program and times!!! equality for everyone!!! =]
talk to her momma! lol!
talk to her momma! lol!
tis' true... i think many are
tis' true...
i think many are blind to the fact that man-kind is not superior. we are parasites on this earth-abusing our privileges (mother earth) and can be taken away from us at any moment. its all about the dollar or competition or misery or numbers. most people almost always has something to say about someone-and its usually negative... its just the way of the world today... and it is scary.
i won't even attempt to eat
i won't even attempt to eat seafood...
the news was talking about the health risks of crude oil being an irritant, health problems, etc. especially for the workers who are cleaning up the mess.
as far as a sniffer-i guess its better using a human than a dog.
i just hope that this mess under control very soon... across four states!?! this is outrageous! people should be livid!
that would be a poor decision
that would be a poor decision during that time... i'm sure they learned their lesson (lets hope).
everyone laughs at me because
everyone laughs at me because its a true fear on mine... they say that we live in me and its not going to happen here, etc. well... its happening. last year local news said that we had 6 last year. freaky!
for you to be interested in
for you to be interested in people's comments about the puzzle surprises me. it is a good thing, i agree... i would like ask if maybe you would be interested about some people's concerns or complaints like mine about comments from other users on your fb site or sj site. there is a lot of bashing. too much of it. people say crazy things like on the 'creeping liberalism' story. is woodie really acceptable on sj's site? i can understand respect, debate, opinions-however i do not agree with people bashing, attacking, using &*@#! (obviously they're swearing), people making comments personal so there ends up being a back and forth conversation with people bashing one another that has not a thing to do with the story. maybe have a waiver paragraph before comments to state what is acceptable and what is not and what will happen if rules are broken. i just feel like the site and fb fan page is not being kept up on to keep it 'clean'. a lot of it is just trash. there is a difference between opinion/conversation/and good debate... and what i am talking about. i just hope that maybe sj does see that their is an actual issue here and that they will do something about it. i am a fan of some other news companies on fb and they are right on top of it. they don't let it slide either. i think it would show a good example to those who may use abusive words/disgusting words, etc.
how about cell phone use
how about cell phone use while driving... they say so many percent of teens get into accidents with the first year of driving... and road rage.
i must say that wording in the handbook (and i am sure the test) make it semi-complicated when it can be more simple (simply stated).
sj??? sun journal? terms
sj??? sun journal? terms posted in comments like walked around with a perpetual 'w**d**' in last paragraph is acceptable???
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what an inspiration! its
what an inspiration! its great that josh is utilizing his time to speak to teens. it is such an impressionable age. kudos.
"Christine Fraser,
"Christine Fraser, veterinarian with the state's Department of Agriculture's animal welfare program, said the settlement will mean better treatment for Maine animals. Most importantly, it allows for better monitoring of Maine egg farms going forward. "In a time of limited budgets, our staff size has been limited," she said. "But this $100,000, I hope this helps give us more hours to do more inspections. If we are out there more often, we'll be able to stop things before they get this bad. We might be able to just give some direction short of it becoming a violation and say, 'Don't do that. Do this instead.'"
i really don't agree with being verbally 'optimistic' out of someone's misfortune and at the cost of the chickens that have been abused... its rather insensitive. i know she had not meant it to be intentional, however she is making it sound like suing was the only way (the only outlet) to getting their side of the job done.
i haven't bought store bought eggs for almost a year now (they are not as fresh as everyone thinks-likewise with meat)... and now i have some chickens of my own so i don't even have to worry about this kind of stuff. its bad enough wondering what else happens to my food before it reaches my table. but i would rather know than not know.
"It shows that the egg
"It shows that the egg industry is incapable of self-regulating itself," Runkle said.
more like the few bad people or people who don't care about anything but the dollar give the egg industry a bad name of being incapable of self-regulating itself. its unfortunate-however it must be done. animals don't have a choice or say... so it is within reason and justifiable cause that they had to investigate for a reason.
oh please... creeping?
oh please... creeping?
never occurred to anyone that it is merely a coincidence or the fact that a liberal or 'republican' commencement speaker is the 'hot ticket' for whats 'hot' during that year? or four? or eight?
i really think that sometimes people read too much into things.
thank goodness no one was
thank goodness no one was hurt. i hope they catch the person soon... dunno why they don't show freeze frame of vid on sj so maybe someone that knows them can identify him. never will understand people who rob stores, banks, etc... duh! obviously there are cams!
y-u-MMMmmmm!
y-u-MMMmmmm!
kudos to taking a stand...
kudos to taking a stand... although i think schools need to have bigger repercussions for situations like these. i use to be picked on in school every single day since i was in kindergarten... from my the texture of my hair to the color of my skin to the clothes that i would be wearing-until i learned to fight back. back then the teachers just didn't give a darn... and i have a feeling that many still don't. its impossible that not one single teacher has not witnessed or heard of this happening for this long.
sometimes posting on sj people can't respect you as a person and respect your opinions. if they disagree-rather than just simply stating their opinion about the story or at the very most having a good, decent, dignified debate-they have to bash, call names, swear etc. which is unfortunate. it definitely takes the pleasure out of being able to enjoy sj's posts/stories and being able to respectfully post yourself and respectfully express your opinions freely especially about things that you are passionate about. i must add that many are too quick to judge without taking into consideration what life experiences you may have had to endure or say things in attempt to a low blow and they are wrong-like what party you are(n't) or if you do or do not have kids, etc. basically trying to make it personal in an attempt to bash. i can respect other people's opinions, thoughts, beliefs, even religions... but it seems as though not many can do the same. this is why i have a problem with sun journal and rarely go to their site anymore or check their postings because there is lack of controlling rude comments to others. using comments like 'infantile brain' to what have you... to people making comments specifically towards another person because they choose to pick a fight with someone... BUT if someone writes in CAPS-all of a sudden its improper etiquette, to not do so. i am sorry, but i have to express my frustrations with sun journal for not keeping up on this kind of stuff. i don't want to read or see another human being-being disrespectful and hateful towards another. there is good debate then there is bashing and its not right. unfortunately yes-sj has to monitor peoples comments to make it pleasurable for other people who want to enjoy sun journal. i just can't believe the majority of those who post on sj's site or fb page and what they say to their fellow neighbors. every single little thing that we do or say in life shapes and portrays us. if i was to call someone 'stupid' or 'idiot' or 'infantile brain' or 'uneducated' or swear or call names or degrade then that would only make me look that way... right? please sun journal, please keep up on this. maybe write a waiver paragraph before comments on your site that is big enough for everyone to see. i like sj don't get me wrong-but this has been getting out of hand for a long time now. people are more apt to listen to someone who can explain their view rather than making pop shots. you just may change their views on things. i found out in life that misery truly does love company... as well as that we are all the same... human beings... with different dreams, goals, and aspirations, walking different paths in life... but essentially we are all the same... with similar thoughts/feelings/emotions and will go through similar life experiences/growths/losses... and no one is better than another... be kind to your neighbor.
one of my worse fears...
one of my worse fears... thank goodness no one was hurt.
too cute. refreshing to read
too cute. refreshing to read some decent news...
more power to them... at
more power to them... at least they have the guts to do it... most people just don't care. i hope that they stay safe in the meantime. people are crazy out there. can't tell you how many times i had stopped a fight (and been in some in my younger years!) its always easier for most people to turn the other cheek. stay safe! x
drinking/under the influence
drinking/under the influence and driving laws are not strict enough!
so heartbreaking. i don't
so heartbreaking. i don't know-but i think if i was in that situation, ultimately it would be my choice and my risk... legalities just plain suck.
no... i'm ONLY just a
no... i'm ONLY just a survivor.
because people are nosey? or
because people are nosey? or out of fear they think that they can control everything? is a picture going to do justice? i don't get it...
"One, Matt Jacobson, said in
"One, Matt Jacobson, said in a column Sunday that an out-of-state company ultimately decided not to locate here because it "couldn't compete" with the generosity of our welfare system. The company, Jacobson said, was offering jobs paying $35,000-$40,000 per year. If true, that is certainly remarkable and cause for alarm."
i find it funny that Jacobson mentions this-for one-we are in a recession and we do need jobs here! and for two-i think someone would go for $35-$40K p/yr job over being on the state as long as they are physically and mentally capable to work. that is the most ignorant thought (process) of why the company actually didn't want to be here. and if it is what they were thinking-what were they thinking!?!
i love it when people generalize and stereotype.
its bad enough that the state of maine be it dhs included, etc. have been making budget cuts for programs that are crucial to ones physical or mental health. many people have been affected. its scary to know that the people who are in need of help will or may not be able to get help to survive, get medications, or food on their table because people want to blame all/generalize all/penalize all.
theres no doubt that some in
theres no doubt that some in the lpd has used excessive force... was it at bates? probably. was it uncalled for? probably. there are bad seeds everywhere. all i know is that if the kids feel that way, then they have a reason too. at least they're doing something about it. so many times people that have been victimized haven't spoken up out of fear, etc. it needs to be known to be ok to speak up and take action.
exciting! slowly but surely,
exciting! slowly but surely, little by little it will happen... every little single thing we do for renewable resources (greener way of living) will make a difference. i would rather pay out to have some renewable resources to be fed into the grid. now only if we could break free from plastic! chemicals and not easily biodegradable...
we need (more) renewable
we need (more) renewable resources delivered to our grid! lets go maine!!!
i think its about time to
i think its about time to jump on the bandwagon... little by little-if thats all we can do then at least its something and a step in the right direction and its certainly better than doing nothing.
i knew a friend who knew a
i knew a friend who knew a friend who... lol.
anyways-never made it to new beginnings but another group home and during the stay there it was rather, well despised. but looking back-it was the greatest and best thing in life.
ahh-it is a very great idea
ahh-it is a very great idea and i've been putting some thought into it for quite a while now. i've already figured a way how to do it, where to start, etc. the issues that i am dealing with and facing at this moment is getting to lewiston, because i live quite far away. other than that i am hopeful to make a change-a difference-hopefully very, very soon. its just unfortunate to think that another day has to go by... without anyone doing it... or without me being able to make it to lewiston.
the state/government really
the state/government really has a major part in this. i've heard of so many kids saying they are bored with school because they are being taught the same thing over and over, year after year. i hear of kids going to college saying that when they get to college they were never taught this or that in school. unfortunately when something goes wrong with the budget-the teachers get the cuts or extra-curricular activities. can't fix the piece of the pie if the whole isn't recognized...
this is horrible! definitely
this is horrible! definitely a fear of mine... a fear when you invest money anywhere that is. its so important for the future-then crap like this... or anything can happen.
so disappointing because its
so disappointing because its not a joke... at least the driver definitely took this serious. thank goodness no one was hurt.
i despise the fact that some
i despise the fact that some talk about ALL low-income families/people as a league of their own and fully capable to work. there are many elderly, handicapped, or people with mental-health issues and they are entitled to nice homes too. there are people that work paycheck to paycheck with minimum wage. also the economy... no one takes that into consideration and they make it sound like they have 100k or more in the bank. come on. i don't know why so many people lack compassion for others.
i think more of the problem stems down to lewiston and landlords... if they are taking care of their buildings/property people are more apt to take care of their property/home/where they live... this goes for low-income-everyone. it also takes a community effort to make the streets look clean-but most people will sit back waiting for the next person to do it... essentially it will not getting it done... if the apt buildings/property are being cared for, people are more apt to take care of it-its a known fact.
my biggest concern is the asbestos... the mill is one huge, massive building. if they're taking a section for apts-yes that may be cleared of asbestos... but what about the rest of the building?
very sweet. i think it goes
very sweet.
i think it goes to show that we should all be the ones to step up/take action to say thanks, or tell someone you're grateful/thankful, maybe even reunite with family or friends... life is just too short to let the small things get in the way. time is not on our side... it shouldn't take an event or until someone is in a compromising position with their health to make us speak up or take action. it is always better to be the bigger person, even if that means your feelings may get hurt in the long-run. at least you know.
i've been able to reconnect with a lot of important, special people from my past and i have to say-to be able to say 'thank-you' and 'it meant so much to me' had to be one of the most important things to me and on my 'bucket list' if i may put it that way. i feel almost complete (because i still have a lot that i want to do in my life)... i wanted to let them know how much i've carried them with me through the years and that i loved them all.
i didn't really get a chance to tell my father i love him and i didn't blame him for anything. he had passed away. then it was too late.
hahaha! now THAT would be
hahaha! now THAT would be funnier if i had kids... and was on welfare.
i think its on my profile... too quick to judge without knowing what someone has had to endure in their life...
are we suppose to revert back
are we suppose to revert back to the days of being 1920's housewives? ree-donk-u-lous!
??? women are on subs!
??? women are on subs! women are on ships!
w-o-w!
w-o-w!
what is good for the goose is
what is good for the goose is good for the gander... right? or because its a dog it does not apply... that is half of the problem with people...
kudos for the attempt...
kudos for the attempt...
maybe donate for wigs next time?
kudos!
kudos!
whoo hooo!!! these guys are
whoo hooo!!! these guys are crazy! aye-keeping coke in biz at least... now that's giving back to the economy!
well-thats pretty obvious...
well-thats pretty obvious... its all about equality. McCain-McCain-McCain (*shakes head*). its about time to get with the program. in the past people have lost everything that they've ever worked for (so hard) in the military-their positions/standing/benefits, etc. if it came out. how fair is that? when you dedicated their life to serve for our country just to be dumped on? they're there to do their job period.
i have never used shock
i have never used shock collars. has anyone put one to their own neck? its not pretty and its not training properly-its just ignoring the issue and being lazy. shock collars should be banned. disgusting.
really its the education
really its the education system that is failing our children... somewhere along the line someone has to take responsibility. i hear so many stories from kids that they are bored in school because they feel that they are being taught the same things over and over again... as well as those who go to college and then complain that they have no idea what their teachers are talking about or that they weren't taught about something in school-especially math.
thanks... i agree... we
thanks...
i agree... we should pick up after ourselves... that is the way it is suppose to be. i guess i feel that if i am walking down the street and happen to stumble across a beer bottle on the ground or plastic bags... to dog poo-i don't mind picking it up to keep my road clean. when i go hiking i will pick up trash along the way (finding some very bizarre trash) in the woods that just don't belong there. i feel i am putting in the effort for something so small that will it habitable for wildlife, even enjoyable for the next person. if i was to just walk past a chunk of trash... to leave it for the next person... it could be there for quite a long time. i get some satisfaction that i am doing my part and its so simple.
i remember being a child and being shown some pictures in school about how trash causes issues for animals... especially how birds/animals can get caught (and can get injured or die) in the infamous beer/soda can plastic contraption (can't think of the name right off) that holds a 6-pk etc. a simple cutting or breaking of the links is all it takes... and disposing of it properly.
thank you so much for your
thank you so much for your advice. although it is ultimately not my decision to report or coerce them to report the incident... its heartbreaking to me because i love them so dearly and want them to do the right thing so that this does not happen to anyone else again. no incident like this should deter anyone from making a report. thank you again.
i don't think it matters at
i don't think it matters at this point who is paying as long as it gets done! no one thinks of our environment as 'gold'... as we should all be treating it like it is.
its too bad that there are
its too bad that there are bans. people can't take their dogs anywhere. its ridiculous that they are letting the few dogs determine the ban rather than just letting it be. i don't mind picking up trash off the ground or dog poo. its a community effort sometimes to keep things clean. dogs are only as good as their owners!
unfortunately, i don't know
unfortunately, i don't know what can be done about dog attacks. i have coverage, but i am pretty sure it covers people in the case they are harmed by my dogs. i am sure the ban (which is so unfortunate) does not apply to service dogs.
http://www.maine.gov/mhrc/guidance/service_animals.html
http://www.ptla.org/lse/PDF/disability.pdfmaineelse.org
“(Perron) has 17 dogs. ... If
“(Perron) has 17 dogs. ... If you are going to open a kennel, it seems to me that the decision on where to locate it should be based on whether or not you have sufficient room around you to give you some sort of buffer,” Sanders said Tuesday.
That is the law in Maine-you can apply for a kennel license if you own 5 or more dogs. It doesn't say anything about exactly where you can locate your kennel. Furthermore-ACO inspects the kennel once a year to make sure everything is up to par, if you have enough room, right-sized kennels, etc. 'Perron' has done no wrong. IF she was violating the laws for kennel license then she should be reprimanded. The lady seems like she just wants to complain about something. I think she would get more accomplished if she had proof that this lady isn't taking care of her dogs.
Needless to say... I do feel a dog is only as good as their owners. They must be barking excessively because they are board on top of the being the breed of dog that that they are. However, the law is the law and this will be a travesty if this woman gets sued. Its bothersome to think of the places that these dogs may end up if the Lucas sues.
I seriously have to stress how important it is to rescue a shelter dog or rescue a dog. They need us and need to be rescued. I am against dog breeding and buying dogs from a breeder. People don't want to go to the shelter or see the commercials because its easier to ignore the issue and be blind to the fact that there is a problem with dogs being abused, hurt, or neglected. The Lewiston animal shelter boasted on FB that over 50% of the dogs that they received the past year were purebreds... PUREBREDS! And that is only one shelter among many across the U.S. Many people get a dog for the wrong reasons... its cute or expensive without being well-versed about the breed or taking into consideration their apt or home/space or land. It all comes down to being the right dog/breed for every owner/family/home. There is a dog out there that needs us... a good, loving, stable home. There are so many dogs that aren't going to have a chance at life. Dogs are not disposable. If anyone feels that they can't handle their own dog(s) they need to do more and get the right training to address unwanted behaviors. Dogs are only as good as their owners. I know this from first hand experience and the results of an untrained dog are devastating. Please consider getting a shelter dog or rescue a dog!
i know someone who recently
i know someone who recently had the police use excessive force on them by the LPD and they are quite small in stature. they are so afraid that they can't even answer their door in fear that they are coming back to hurt them. they don't feel like they can report this issue out of fear. they said that its like being violated. its too sad really. although i am sure that this bates college event had its reasons and causes for the actions that had taken place-don't be so blind to think that police brutality doesn't exist.
thank you. i respect
thank you. i respect disagreeable or uninformed opinions. there is good debate then there is bashing... i think that there is a noticeable difference between the two. i will not hesitate to report something that violates the policy.
i would say to those who feel like they are being bashed for expressing their opinions or want to respond to someone who is looking for a fight-don't feed into it. its better left alone than to get yourself caught up in some immature, useless behavior. you can make a valid point all the while being respectful... i think it makes more of an impact that way. x
hope you find him soon!
so sorry! i can't ever imagine. i have four rescues and i they are my life. its great that you have the resources and money to hopefully find him soon. be strong, keep positive, keep looking. x
please sun journal!!!
this is why i have a problem with sun journal and rarely go to their site anymore or check their postings because there is lack of controlling rude comments to others. using comment like 'infantile brain' to what have you... to people making comments specifically towards others because they choose to pick a fight with someone... BUT if someone writes in caps because they can't see even though they have a 24" flat screen monitor they get 'threatened' by patti patty-or whoever is the person to monitor this crap. i'm sorry, but i have to express my frustrations with sun journal for not keeping up on this kind of stuff. i dont want to read it or see it. there is good debate then there is bashing and its not right. unfortunately yes-yes you do have to monitor peoples comments to make it pleasurable for other people who want to enjoy sun journal. i just can't believe the majority of those who post on your site or fb and what they say to their fellow neighbors. every single little thing that we do or say in life shapes and portrays us. if i was to call someone stupid or idiot or infantile brain or uneducated then that would only make me look that way... right? please sun journal, please keep up on this. maybe write a waiver paragraph before comments on your site that is big enough for everyone to see. i like sj dont get me wrong-but this has been getting out of hand for a long time now.
Isn't there more important
Isn't there more important things in life to do something about? Like for our children or the homeless??? Wake up!!!
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
I agree... there is just not
I agree... there is just not enough help for any and all children who need the help or even just a simple gesture that L/A does care for its youth.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
More and more people have
More and more people have just become blind to whats the full facts are.
Seriously-bowing to a saudi prince... it is custom. People bow when they greet chinese people or aloha hawaii people. Say hi or handshake or nod. What is wrong with you people!?!
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Aww! Thats the sweetest
Aww! Thats the sweetest Auburn Car Dealers! Kudos! =]
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
...and have to retort, and
...and have to retort, and be judgmental, crast, crude, rude, ridiculing, 'their way is the ONLY way'...
might i add-its funny to see insecurity, offensiveness, and doubt shows up without even being called out on. i think it would be much different if some were more sincere with their words.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
'No more deceptive hysteria
'No more deceptive hysteria and scarcity of facts.'
I have to find slight humor in this... I could have sworn that she was talking about the whole yes on 1 campaign. On a more serious note...
'This year is different, though. Most politicians who lose will graciously congratulate the victor and wish him/her well. Those who lost on Question 1 are not accepting the will of the people in this democracy. They have whined, ranted and made threats.'
I am more the positive that when the tables are turned that there WILL be whining, ranting, and threats... I mean we heard that through and through from the whole yes on 1 campaign without making a factual, legitimate debate ('deceptive hysteria and scarcity of facts'). I.E.: the family law was brought up (a law that had already been passed), teaching in school (when this had nothing to do with school), and false statements about the church being sued for not performing the ceremony (which states clearly in LD1020, U.S. Constitution, and Maine State Constitution that the church is protected). I think what is harder for yes on 1 supporters to accept is that this is far from over. NO on 1 supporters have only just begun. Could this complaining from Anne and others be the beginning of them shaking in their boots!?!
'The vast majority of homosexuals, who are decent, caring people, must be ashamed of the others.'
Maybe they are more upset of the fact that they are not treated as equals but-yet again, no one on this earth really needs anyone else's approval when it comes down to who they love and how they love.
Anne I would have to say that your note was sporadic and it rather bothers me that on Thanksgiving and thoughts about 'living everyday as Thanksgiving'... the only thing that seems to be in the forefront of your mind is Same-Sex Marriage? Isn't there many things to be grateful and thankful for... or even GIVING?
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
What is discomforting is the
What is discomforting is the fact that MOST of the all mighty righteous attack people who don't conform to their rules/regulations/religion. I think the saddest part of it all is that people feel that they have the right to judge others, cast stones, and point out faults in their neighbor.
For years, Christmas trees have been called whatever people want to call them because its what they choose to believe in. For those who take offense to having it called a holiday tree-its just another thing to whine about. I think it all comes down to what you call it in your home/life. We are a world of diversity.
Claiming that the American Civil Liberties Union or their lawyers HATE religion is a foolish accusation. Christmas and other holidays that people practice/believe are only as good as those who practice the religion... no?
Muslims do not have special accommodations. Not anymore than you or I. Comments like these are downright hateful, rude, disgusting, and ignorant. Muslims believe and practice their faith they way that other may believe and practice their own religion or spirituality.
Maybe if people were more confident in their teachings or beliefs-this whole thing wouldn't be an issue. Mind your own business and keep living your own sheltered, ignorant life without making the rest of us look bad.
Put an end to this please!!! STOP playing the victim!
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
I think that this is a great
I think that this is a great idea! Not all tenants have access to the net and many are not aware of the Maine State Tenants Rights especially when it comes down to slum lords. Nothing but good can come from this. Kudos!
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
I wonder when they tear down
I wonder when they tear down the building-what happens for them to take the precautions about the asbestos???
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Its a female... "Small
Its a female...
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
It would be nice Cameron,
It would be nice Cameron, but I'm afraid there are many that are cruel and heartless when they try to make a point. Nice try at least!
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Again generalizing and
Again generalizing and stereotyping... "These" people as it is put it-are worthy people just like myself or the next person. "These" people are dedicated, hard-working Americans. "Theses" people are college educated, Mothers, Fathers. "These" people are survivors... just like myself or the next person-in a sense we are all the same. Its comments like these that do more harm than good and portray Lewiston in a negative light. Lewiston is not 'equipped' for comments like this. Disgusting!
On another note... what is considered low paying jobs? It can't be less than minimum wage? At minimum wage a person loses help from the state. DHS can tell you that.
Excellent presentation of ignorance is more like it.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Shhhuuuurrrre. A "hoax",
Shhhuuuurrrre. A "hoax", huh? Talk about conspiracy theories. Don't believe everything you hear, kid. Die-hard conservative, huh!?! What is going on in our environment, the emissions that we create, the cars that we drive, the electricity that we use-that all has an effect on the environment. We (this earth) is its own greenhouse. There is only so much that its going to take without repercussions of our actions. We are over-populated and careless parasites that are in our own little world and ignorant to what is happening around us. Its not a surprise to anyone that pollution/non-renewable resources/emissions has it effects on mother earth and doing more harm than good (the Poles, amphibians, Natural Disaters/Weather (Climate) Changes. We have scientists out there that take measurements/PH Balances/Testing/Dissection and on and on and on and have seen significant changes in numbers.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
My condolences... so, so,
My condolences... so, so, so sorry for your loss Mr. Whitmore. I hope the dog is okay???
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Hahaha! That's the funniest
Hahaha! That's the funniest thing I've heard all day! Thanks! I really needed that! "Small minds discuss people..." need I say more.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
I agree. Good letter Rep.
I agree. Good letter Rep. Terry Hayes!!!
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Throw the book at him!
Throw the book at him!
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
I think that SOME in the
I think that SOME in the community (MY OWN home town), SOME in the State of Maine, and SOME in our Country have done a fine job of embarrassing themselves if they say and share the same views as I have seen since the story has posted. Just to think that those SOME have been doing that all along before CAIR and this issue.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Nor do Muslims... and if
Nor do Muslims... and if they did or even wanted to its no ones biz to get involved with their religion practices PERIOD.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
LMS back-tracked and said
LMS back-tracked and said they could. Why are you telling me?
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Its comments like these that
Its comments like these that generalize and stereotype ALL Muslims in our state. Absolutely disgusting and absurd!
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
More religious rhetoric over
More religious rhetoric over rice paper. Seriously.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Of course its always easy to
Of course its always easy to find a scapegoat in something or someone without really acknowledging the ACTUAL situation. "Was there a misunderstanding between what the young woman was told, what she heard, what her family understood... " I'm sure she understood it just fine. I don't appreciate the fact the this letter would even underestimate her or her daughter for that matter. Bad letter, bad letter! How about one on how Muslims are treated in our state!?! I would think that this would be of more importance.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
MANY are treated wrongly by
MANY are treated wrongly by MANY people-as well as MANY people talking smack behind their backs because they don't have the kahoots to say it to their faces. LMS back-tracked and said that Muslims will be able to pray in school in a lunch room spot. I am positive that if other advocates from other religions actually had concerns about their child to freely pray whenever, however they want-than they would have to be accommodated to as well. The children shouldn't have to be the ones to be faulted for doing what their religion calls for them to do. The Muslim mother and child were not asking for any interruption in the child's or other children's education. I am glad that the superintendent Leon Levesque-was clear that praying in school is allowed so for those who object to this can finally be quiet!
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
I agree! I saw this vid of
I agree! I saw this vid of raccoons being bludgeoned and skinned alive. I saw another of dogs being basically boiled after being beat for meat. Animal cruelty all around is a cause that everyone should take a stand against. A lot of these butchers and skinners get away with it because it is considered livestock. Its a shame.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Equality for ALL people WILL
Equality for ALL people WILL come in time... =]
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
I agree. Its not healthy in
I agree. Its not healthy in the least to isolate or continue to isolate yourselves (especially if you are a person with anxiety/fear such as myself). I try everything possible to try not to enable my behavior and it is hard to do for sure.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Seems like a lot of
Seems like a lot of dinero... however, just the reduction alone and having not to rely on non-renewable resources is worth any price. Good job O.H.C.H.S.!
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Well, lucky for you-Lewiston
Well, lucky for you-Lewiston hasn't outlawed prayer in school. Lewiston Middle School back-tracked and confirmed that students have the right to pray no matter what religion. You say that you know that this doesn't apply to all Muslims-yet you generalize and stereotype. Letters such as these only cause more haste and sound very much like discrimination to me. Guilty of making demands(?) There are hard-working, dedicated, college-educated, goal oriented Muslims in our state and in our country. Not all Muslims came here either-many have been born here in the U.S. or the State of Maine or have converted and stand by what being and American means... freedom.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
I can only hope that they
I can only hope that they can meet their goal. This is pretty exciting news as well as knowing that people out there do care.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
I think that every living
I think that every living thing has a purpose, be it the food chain or a sign of change in the environment. There are frogs all around the world dropping like flies due to a fungus and many scientist believe its due to change in the environment (pollution/temperature/etc.) If a species-any species is no longer inhabiting in the state of Maine it could very well prove to be detrimental to many things-clues, questions, awareness-to bigger and better things. Its a chain... if one is gone, then maybe the next in line and so on and so forth (not just with extinction, but inhabiting as well).
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
No one claimed the
No one claimed the technology was perfect... At least they know of the issue and something needs to be done about it. There have been a couple of times when I needed to call 911 using a cell phone. I think what irritated me the most was having to tell someone my name and info and what happened-then had to be transferred to the correct dispatch center. For me, no matter where I was it took the same amount of time for rescuers to get to the scene. This goes hand in hand. Response time is not good enough and cell phone/location is not good/fast enough. However this is the real world-its not like everyone sees on tv (Trauma-Life in the E.R., etc.) I needed direction on how to care for someone who was unresponsive and dispatch hung up with me,"Oh-they'll be there in 20 min." Not good enough!
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
I've heard of cell phone
I've heard of cell phone companies renting out church steeples (and they pay good money for it) as a cell tower... its discreet and wouldn't 'take away from the natural environment'.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
How would it be if this was
How would it be if this was a domestic dispute? Last I knew if one was places blame on the other-even with no witnesses and marks-they would cart both parties off to jail???
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
I think that everything that
I think that everything that we go through in life is for a reason-whether it be a lesson yearned to be learned, to make us stronger, or maybe give us a different perspective on things (especially on the negative). I think its important for people to know that they are not alone... if they may feel it physically or mentally. In a sense-we are all in this together.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Absolutely astounding! Its
Absolutely astounding! Its kinda neat to think that a species (thought not to be here) is actually around... I went to the museum in Augusta and its interesting to know that some creatures use to be here-but are no longer-like the Eastern Timber Wolf (''extirpated' from Maine around 1880') . Hopefully the state's Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department can get the information it needs on the Spicebush Swallowtail. They are quite pretty... like a jewel.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Condolences... "Small minds
Condolences...
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Congratulations! And thank
Congratulations! And thank you for all the good work and service you do for the people of Lew/Aub.
"Small minds discuss people, Average minds discuss events, Great minds discuss ideas"~E. Roosevelt
Yet alot of racism and
Yet alot of racism and bigotry is aimed at us Americans by some of the immigrants we welcome here because we dont conform to their ways. They should adapt to our country or leave our darn American apple pie alone!
ok-this must qualify as a
ok-this must qualify as a mental moment here... its posted in the comment, NOT mine.
now this is a pretty haste,
now this is a pretty haste, unfounded, ignorant comment that is harmful and offensive to not only Muslims-but for people like me that wish that they weren't portrayed as hateful, abusive, prejudiced idiots. so wrong in so many aspects. disgusting!
that is just super-nice for
that is just super-nice for them to do!
I still think that Maureen
I still think that Maureen Lachapelle needs to be investigated and the teacher. I'm pretty sure that they were thinking of the rebuttals after the fact that it was reported. All children should have the right to have a safe, comfortable, clean place to pray. I only hope that the teachers become educated to have a little more understanding of many cultures/beliefs.
maybe he's thinking of
maybe he's thinking of avocado? oh shoot! that'd be suicide! that can kill him!!!
i just wanted to know why
i just wanted to know why its a PART of the debate... people vote the way they want...
this is about question 1,
this is about question 1, however people become more perverse in their statements. the 'love and marriage' is a prime example of ignorance and think they 'know-it-all'. i wonder if anyone has the factual statistics/percentage of out of all the people with venereal diseases... (not to mention unplanned pregnancies or this and that!)how many are straight. G/L/T/B have long-lasting, lifetime, loving relationships just like any straight couple. like i said-if people were more confident in their teachings and who they are as parents, christians/catholics, teachers-what have you-then their shouldn't be an issue about this. no one is encouraged to experiment with homosexuality. don't worry-if you're in the same room with a G/L/T/B you're not going to become one.
could NO on 1 supporters ask
could NO on 1 supporters ask them the same thing? Why they give a darn? oh-i forgot... its only 'my way or the highway' thought process be it religion or repubs.
seriously i am not a liberal. i do not associate with any political party... free will all the way.
"Yet alot of racism and
"Yet alot of racism and bigotry is aimed at us Americans by some of the immigrants we welcome here because we dont conform to their ways. They should adapt to our country or leave"
how does that sound if someone stated that to me or to you?
where is GOD in all this? i
where is GOD in all this? i never understood the whole JC thing. no offense. but i would think that people would be more about the maker and creator of this earth if thats what they believe.
'On the other hand, you
'On the other hand, you perhaps experienced a day in the life of an abused Somali woman. Teach your men and boys to respect women.
Remember how being beat up feels. Shria law isn't as kind as your attack was.
You expect a women to take it but not a man?'
And this comment isn't suppose to be stereotypically motivated? NOT all Muslim men beat their wives or think its ok. I'm sure that many know the laws in the U.S. and Maine on domestic violence. I believe that the comment does more harm than good but stereotyping and generalize. How about we look at domestic violence and violence in American/Maine overall. The statistics are horrendous. It shouldn't be happening! It seems that you are asking an elderly man a question when you have no clue about his life or how he treats women. I mean geez! He was almost killed! Murdered! Where's the compassion?
I am not sure how feel about this... other than this is another misleading, ignorant comment. Know your neighbor better.
probably because no one
probably because no one called to make a complaint about a 'begger' as you put it... no complaint, then they can't really do anything about it. if he hasn't broken the law then there was no reason to arrest him. as far as for the police-they need to make sure that they have incriminating evidence to make an arrest? to make sure they get it right the 1st time. maybe they are waiting for cell phone records-who knows. this isn't CSI.
this is not an argument, but
this is not an argument, but maybe a different perspective on situations for those who have been 'victimized' (i prefer survivor)... but wouldn't it prove to be detrimental for sake of healing to forgive and wish health and happiness when forgiving. I'm not saying for people who break the law to go free... they have to pay for the crime. I am not religious either-but to 'forgive them for what they do not know' or forgive them period to move on as a victim... to become a survivor. there has to be consequences for what these kids did to this poor man-there is no doubt in that. however, ahmed states that he is questioning his spirituality and everything else-living in fear. i understand this only heightens ptsd... when the time is right, its more empowering to be the one to take control and not let what these wanna-bes done to him-continue to victimize him?
i say bring it-cuz somali
i say bring it-cuz somali food (is it sambousa?) and ethnic food is so darn good! i'd rather eat that then the ever artery-clog-blocking McD's.
this is a false, misleading
this is a false, misleading comment at the very least (re: relocation). i think it is more fear than anything-and if people are good at what they do they have nothing to worry about now do they?
honey-i don't know who you
honey-i don't know who you are talking to, but all of the muslims and somalians i have become friends with are great people and have nothing but great things to say about maine/america/ and the people here. and you know what!?! most of them actually come from other states before moving here. someone leaves a positive letter that 'has been there' and all you can do is try to argue a point about franco-americans. maybe if some people were not so haste, rude, and negative (negative comments/misleading comments) those few that supposedly have said racism/bigotry remarks to you had a reason. i mean geez? do people even think before they key? its a misconception and you so much haste ( i see it as hatred) when you say things like 'we don't conform to your ways' and 'there are times and places'. this comment is such a shock to me when i think that i can not be shocked any more and that i've heard it all... who says its my way is the only way? my way or the highway? this is a diverse nation! a diverse state! get over it.
Gone through the avenues
Gone through the avenues honey. Wouldn't have stated it if it wasn't the case and if I wasn't living in good ol' Maine.
Can anyone tell me why people have to be so darn rude!?! There is no compassion? No understanding? Just too quick to judge. Shall I be specific!?!
"I realize, from reading
"I realize, from reading many blogs, that many pro-gay people do not have much concern about where their souls will spend eternity. That does not lessen the importance of the situation to those of us who are concerned."
No this is a fine example of someone who maybe didn't fully understand Question 1. Question 1 isn't asking if you are for gays or not ("pro-gay people as Mike stated)... Question 1 was about passing the law for G/L/T/B to marry. I am honestly bothered by all the religious rhetoric when in all actuality NOT all people in Maine are Catholic/Christians... and there are G/L/T/B who are devoted and religious. How can one impose their own personal, religious beliefs or even have the audacity to use their religion as part of the debate. Just like Mike wouldn't like to hear the how/what/where-SOME people would LIKE TO hear a legitimate, factual, statistical debate.
In all honesty-I do not see how in Mike's and other's eyes how a G/L/T/B person 'will be held accountable for that action by Jesus Christ when they die' or G/L/T/B 'do not have much concern about where their souls will spend eternity' has such an impact and so bothersome to Mike and other yes on 1 supporters that they suppress the lives of other people. I can see imposing your own views on your own family and your own children. If people were more confident in their teachings and who they are this shouldn't be an issue.
We are a world of diverse people from all walks of life. 'Pro-gay' people, Gays, Lesbians, Transgendered, Bisexual people are not going anywhere. One thing I learned in life is that we are the same-same thoughts, same feelings-we will all experience the same kind of emotions or situations in life-whether it be enduring a loss of a loved one, to financial concerns, happiness, sadness... So Mike I say to you, since you've been demonized (and might I add that you've done a fine job demonizing the G/L/T/B community)- along with G/L/T/B or your neighbors at one point or another in our lives-you MUST know what it is like to 'walk a mile in (another's) shoes'.
Awww! That's so
Awww! That's so heartbreaking! I can't believe wanna-be thugs would hurt a defenseless elderly gentleman after robbing him. Those punks will get whats coming-karma is gonna suck for them!
unfortunately-its not his
unfortunately-its not his problem if someone seems to take offense to it... if people were more confident about who and what they are-it really isn't an issue.
oh, i agree-completely. i'm
oh, i agree-completely. i'm not sure if his way of thinking was 'work is work and home is home'. i could totally see if he was at his place of work and said this to a student or a student's parent or even rallying at the school... i suppose its a fine line.
sorry sam, but the comment
sorry sam, but the comment is 'ignorant and slanderous'.
All I can say is I didn't
All I can say is I didn't vote for her... we needed a new face... but this is what you get.
Insurance companies do deny
Insurance companies do deny help for pre-existing conditions and I feel that is not right. Especially for people with heart issues. Its a scary thing.
Its always easier for someone to blame/find a scapegoat in Obama (not considering he has a mile long list of what to fix after Bush fudged things up.
I would say enough of the 'pirate' talk already. Its driving me insane!
I agree tron... I am a NO
I agree tron... I am a NO on 1 Supporter all the way-although I would have to say that the commercials were nothing more than scare tactics, I really feel he has the right to speak/ oppose/or appear in a (misleading) commercial. Isn't this what America is all about? Freedom of speech? It may be a 'code of ethics', but is it the law? I don't see where the harm is done if he wasn't schooling/counseling students about this issue.
there is nothing worse than
there is nothing worse than hearing a major car wreck-going to help-and finding an abandoned vehicle. not knowing if the person was thrown from the vehicle and could be severely injured or what-such a scary thing. the only thing that crossed my mind is that the person had to have been wasted or not legal to drive. i hope the hay that drunk drivers or a person who has a drink or two and think that they have the right to drive think twice before getting behind the wheel-its can be deadly. along with people who are not legal to drive-life works in mysterious ways and something might come and bite you in the rear to teach you a lesson.
God I really didn't want to
God I really didn't want to do this...
I have to be more specific apparently. Sarcasm in response to "Where's Obama? In Japan. On Purpose"
oh there just may be a day
oh there just may be a day its taken away from all of us... i hope i'm dead by then.
They do have a great
They do have a great advantage as a better source for energy rather than non-renewable resources thats for sure. They are quite interesting to see. Its amazing how technology exists (even with its quirks) to improve health, effects on nature, energy independence... to think that we can use renewable resources for energy and we can only improve the technology itself-what a journey!
i have to agree tron
i have to agree tron
now thats just wrong.
now thats just wrong.
okay-thats just hate-filled
okay-thats just hate-filled if i ever heard it! awful, awful, awful! thanks for proving once again that there is another person out there that stereotypes and is prejudiced. sounds like you have a lot of animosity. they say misery loves company-thats fine as long as people aren't making the rest of us look bad.
well, i guess if i peed
well, i guess if i peed someone off-i did my job. =] glad to know that i can be the one to 'attack' now, because i commented on a story that entails discrimination.
as far as a school for a child with special needs... i agree something needs to be done in the state of maine for the best quality care and more schools/facilities. i can only assume your comment refers to a child who is mentally or physically handicapped/blind/deaf or both. how does that start? i don't know-maybe people who can be advocates for a place such as that within the state of maine.
My comment stated that ALL people with ALL religions should have a safe, comfortable place to pray-if they must. We are a country of diverse and unique. This isn't the 'white-man's' land no more. Never was. As far as the Muslim religion. This is what is asked for them do to. They shouldn't have to change their ways or routine to please anyone else.
I assume terms like 'they' and 'sucking up a bunch of welfare too' are meant to be pop-shots towards the Muslim Community. They are prejudiced, stereotypical remarks that are distasteful. The Muslim Community are human beings and deserve the utmost respect just as myself and the next person.
yeah-i'm sure that was the
yeah-i'm sure that was the exact thought of the teacher when they told her she couldn't pray.
my apologies-i read in
my apologies-i read in haste. thanks so much for doing me a favor. =] now can BS refrain from replying.
my comment was in response
my comment was in response and thought-specific... however for the sake of clarifying-so what makes anyone think that an employer wouldn't hire someone who is Muslim Religion because they KNOW that some pray during the day? I would hope that many would accommodate and at the very least schedule their break at the time when its most needed. however this has happened with many people with many religions. i know that NOT eveyone on SJ comment is an employer-heck I'm not even an employer. however, i would hope that a situation like that wouldn't impair someone who is fully capable and qualified for the job due to their faith. I don't think think that anyone is talking about serving beef here either.
if you REALLY have to know
if you REALLY have to know my name-i'm sure everyone on SJ knows this! All you have to do is click on my username.
personal insults are words
personal insults are words like moniker.
LMS... I don't
LMS... I don't generalize-its some or most... now-for those who do, it can't possibly be MY kid who starts something or makes snide remarks. Mental Blindness is a sickness.
gossip is glorifying
gossip is glorifying hearsay... hence the reason its called gossip.
wuaaa!
wuaaa!
Its a collaborative
Its a collaborative effort...it takes a village!?! in the meantime until the Muslim Community will be able to provide their own school for their children because some Mainers prove over and over again that they are discriminating what-have-yous... and can't deal with diversity-the children should not have to be the ones who are faulted, they need a safe, comfortable place to pray. It is their religious freedom/duty/routine...
There is a Maine State Employment Law that PROTECTS being discriminated against for religion. The Muslim Community should not have to change their ways in a religious sense for anyone else's.
Our laws and our customs PROTECT religious freedom and protect people from being discriminated against. "Our laws and customs"-who says? We are a diverse nation. Not "your way or the highway". Rubbish!
speaking from personal
speaking from personal experiences with Maureen. thank you.
Lewiston Superintendent Leon
Lewiston Superintendent Leon Levesque should've maybe schooled his teachers and principals in the matter before it got to this point and PORTRAYED THEMSELVES/(THEY PORTRAYED) Lewiston/(THEY PORTRAYED)Maine as discriminating, prejudiced losers.
hello!
Last I new-pedestrians had
Last I new-pedestrians had the right of way.
As far as 'glaring'-maybe no one would have noticed if they weren't 'staring'.
I was bullied in school-tormented... every single day of my childhood life. For what? My hair? My skin color? I never understood the reasons until I went to a school far away from here. The day I was called the 'n'-word was the day I realized that I WAS different. I was called the 'n'-word and I wasn't even African-American or even Mixed African-American. I can tell you from personal experience that when a child/woman/or man is backed into a corner their survival mechanism kicks into gear. I know the Muslim Communities Children are being faulted and being verbally, physically attacked. I know the Muslim Community is being faulted and verbally/physically attacked. A lot is due to ignorance and people having the misconception about a different culture and people the are angered by their own government. Look people-we are a nation of the most racially/religiously diverse. We need to accept that. We should have open arms.
Sorry-But I stand by my
Sorry-But I stand by my words. Didn't care for her demeanor and the words she said to my mother and me years and years ago. She needs to be fired for saying what she did. Period.
First off I have to say I
First off I have to say I can't believe Maureen Lachappelle STILL is at the Middle School. Her demeanor and attitude-everything about her STINKS! I do not doubt this one bit. Not only by the schools standards "by protecting one of their own" but who Maureen is and her personality in general. Its more than apparent that it hasn't changed. Lewiston Superintendent Leon Levesque should've maybe schooled his teachers and principals in the matter before it got to this point and portrayed themselves/Lewiston/Maine as discriminating, prejudiced losers. Shame on you Maureen for telling a mother and her child to take them out of school and pray at a park! Leon Levesque finally can her, will ya!?!
I can't believe it took a Muslim Civil Rights Organization to back up Jamad Warsame and Nasra Aden. Anyone and everyone-don't matter who they are should be able to pray if they want and the schools (as public and diverse as they are) need to be accommodating to children with any and all religions. I am very sorry to them both and probably the many other children who were denied their right and religious freedom to pray in a safe, comfortable environment within the school.
Aside from all of this-I know of too many children's stories who are discriminated against and harassed at school because of their religion-Muslim. Children learn from their parents-we as adults and teachers and people who are looked up to-set examples in how we treat others. Another thing I can't stand is how SOME parents blame the Muslim Community as a whole for fights that might break out or arguments in the schools. Don't think that you're children are the angels because you refuse treat the Muslim Community Equally yourselves. Have you ever been backed into a corner or bullied every single day of your school life? Its not fun. Stop discriminating and thriving on hate people! Stop being so dang prejudiced.
I am just glad that this situation has been reported and something is being done about it. I hope that the school does something about this immediately. Maureen needs to know that she can't treat kids and their mothers like crap. Fire her!
"support the troops, but
"support the troops, but hate the war too"???
so against same-sex marriage BUT for FREEDOM of CHOICE? hypocrite?
for the death penalty? murderer?
support the troops, but LOVE (support) the war too? A war that we had no business in getting into and become off-track with Bin Laden... hmmm. the say ignorance is blind or turn the other cheek.
He's went to Japan???
He's went to Japan??? Far-fetched conspiracy theory... psycho!!!
The only concern here is
The only concern here is getting started NOW. We HAVE to start somewhere. There is no doubt that this will cost money and cause a significant change to the power system. How much longer do we keep putting renewable resources for energy off? The benefits far outweigh the 'fear'. Other countries seemed to have converted/introduced just fine. Turbines are not the ONLY source for (renewable resources) energy and the very little that is being fed into the grid is just not good enough!
its rather quite humorous
its rather quite humorous that all anyone can come up with is move to another state. how child-like is that!?! just an observation.
Great letter Matthew! I
Great letter Matthew! I LOVE it!
Maybe there would have been
Maybe there would have been more support if the event was announced or posted... everyone is on the dang computer nowadays. Not only that, people have become more concerned about their own lives they don't give a doodle. That is sad to say-but it is the truth. I would say that making a snide comment on LHS was not called for. Its not the students fault.
no matter religion or
no matter religion or not-judging people is not our place. we all have done something in our lives that many would look down upon. we are no better than the other. someway/somehow/sometime we will all experience similar situations or events in life that bring about the same emotions/thoughts/feelings (like trauma or a loved one dying or maybe even getting the blues). we are human. i'm afraid dawn, that many have become lost in the present day and so self-absorbed without taking a breather and seeing whats going on around them-could be the reason for their lack of compassion for their neighbors. when/if someone judges me-i've learned to not let it bother me. i know who i am and what i am about-what i have gone through in life and what i have learned to help me be a better me. judge all you want... but from experience i've learned that 'misery loves company' and i don't have time for that in my life-i'm not sorry that i can not join you. there will be a day-hopefully soon-where we are all treated as equals.
I agree that we should be
I agree that we should be able to exercise freedom from religion and that it is okay to prefer science over scripture. I agree that is its not okay for people to pressure and force others to think the their religion is the only religion. As far as personal beliefs-I think that it is okay for people to express them and speak about them (just as long as they are not forcing another to abide by their religious beliefs/rules). That is the undeniably-the ugly, beauty of freedom in our country. You will hear many 'christians' say that NO on 1 supporters (which I am proud to say I am a NO on 1 supporter) were pushing their beliefs onto them... that is not the case. NO on 1 would not affect them if they aren't G/L/B/T to begin with. Besides-isn't that what Freedom is in our country-to express or speak up for our personal beliefs but still allow or neighbor to be treated equal and live their lives the way that they choose to? Isn't our country all about freedom and equal rights? Just as the 'christians'/'catholics'/yes on 1 supporters have the privilege to express themselves (although most have encountered-sadly-have been cruel and hateful) and just as the G/L/B/T should be allowed to express themselves? We are all equal. It is too sad that we are not treated as equals... from color, to religion, to beliefs, to sexual orientation, to disabilities, to what we wear. Its rather sickening. When it boils down to it Ryan-I am afraid that an answer can not be giving other than cruel remarks or more religious rhetoric. I often wonder why many cannot use positive, uplifting remarks or comments... sorta like the 'kill 'em with kindness' method-but I'm afraid that many are too haste.
that is just soooo messed
that is just soooo messed up. i hope that he doesn't get off on the charges really. the law is in place to handle things like this. its not up to the father or anyone to kill/murder/take someone's life no matter what that person may have done.
ok thats just really psycho
ok thats just really psycho or never had to experience of loss of someone. i never even said anything about taking several days off work. it was one night to see her because i was told that she wasn't going to make it. as a hard-working, dedicated employee (70-80 hrs a week) i think that i was entitled to take the few hours off. i guess i didn't make my comment clear that employers shouldn't dump or threaten their employees when someone in the family is in the hospital and it is an emergency or could be the last time you could see them. and sorry-may want to read AGAIN... my injuries were related to that single employer. under workers compensation i was protected but the employer disputed and argued and ultimately i got the rotten end of the deal-Unemployment and Comp weren't there to help me out as far as 'protecting' me and as far as money goes-i didn't want it. my statement was geared more towards in the LAWS of Unemployment AND Comp they could not fire me based on me having to have RESTRICTIONS (authorized by doctors), however my employer did. its funny how people are quick to judge when they never walked a foot in someone else's shoes.
no doubt
no doubt
shall i saw rather...
shall i saw rather... personal experience.
I am very well informed...
I am very well informed... the fact of the matter is Employers in the State of Maine can fire any employee without giving a reason and when it comes down to it with that phone call between the State, Employer, and Employee for benefits-the Employer can say anything about the Employee so they don't have to pay out for Unemployment. Being 'released' and being 'fired' are very different meanings/definitions under the Unemployment Law. There needs to be protection AND standard procedure for an employee who is legitimately ill so they do not bring a communicable disease to work. Employees are getting 'threatened' IF they call out of work sick, they are treated as though they are liars even when they have a doctors note, and they are giving attitudes from the time an employees calls into work and when they return. It was a snow-storming night when I got a call from my aunt-that my grandmother was admitted into the hospital and the doctors thought that it was CHF (for those who do not know what that is-it is Congestive Heart Failure). I spoke with my boss and told her I HAD to leave to go to the hospital to be with her and my family. My boss gave me such an attitude knowing what I had just been told. It definitely heightened my stress and worries. I was threatened if I left... I did just that. My Grandmother passed away two days later. At another place of employment-I injured my back twice within 4mths at work. I had missed time from work for appts and not being able to physically work some days or my full shift some days... they fired me because I missed time. In the eyes of Unemployment/Worker's Comp (which I never collected BTW cuz I knew I could do this on my own)-that wasn't suppose to happen.
take it as you want... i
take it as you want... i think that the letter that klaus wrote and what i am talking about is how cruel and heartless people are when they say the things they do (i.e.: bury obama with kennedy) (i mean really-its like saying bury bush with sadaam or bury someone with someone-its just something i wouldn't say... no matter who someone is or what they have done in their life-their LIFE is still valuable to someone). i don't really think anyone takes into consideration that people have families, loved ones, spouses, friends, or may have had to endure tragic, horrific events in life such as Klaus-that others say the things they do that are insensitive, inhumane, and downright disgusting while being insulting to the people who had to go through those things. For example-for me-I get pretty affected by people who make remarks or comments and jokes about sexual assault/molestation. Since I am a survivor-I don't take those comments too lightly... there is NOTHING funny about it. Jokes and sarcasm affects those who are in that situation or been there... for others to be sarcastic or make remarks with no disregard to that person's feeling-rather distasteful.
Maybe, Robert-you just may
Maybe, Robert-you just may be one of many unfortunate candidates to push for stricter laws. Maybe it could give you some peace and comfort that you are doing the right thing and could possibly saving the lives of others before cell phone driving kills another person (cuz its certainly not the first time). I agree that people should not be using cell phones while driving. I think the scariest I've seen was a semi driving through a red light.
As for NO on 1... this has only just begun and its rather exciting! =]
One thing for sure-I would
One thing for sure-I would rather have kayakers than power boats in my drinking water! Sooo glad I don't have either in my water! =]
It would be a great idea for
It would be a great idea for residents of Maine to have extra protection in the work place when it comes to diseases and illness that affects the overall population and puts them at risk health-wise and employment. I think as a society we need to be prepared and H1n1 just may be a wake up call to get our butts in gear. It may just have to get 'that' bad before people do something about it. I mean look at Katrina! And that was a flood! I guess many do not see the fact of exactly how many people have been affected by H1N1 since it has first reported. We are in a economic crisis (that everyone seems to be complaining about and probably the ONLY thing that EVERYONE agrees on) and employers are itching to 'get rid' of anyone all for the sake of being able to 'cash out' at the end of the day to maintain. "If anyone is living so tight that they cannot afford to put aside a few dollars from each and every paycheck for emergencies, they are living beyond their means"-does this apply to employers too in the mist of this economic crisis? They are looking for any reason to drop someone like a bad habit no matter how qualified and dedicated an employee may be (to hire someone at minimum wage or not hire another person to fill the position at all). In the State of Maine it may say "Employee Rights"-but in fact there are not many rights for the hard workers of Maine at all... they rules benefit the Employers.
I don't know about anyone else, but I do NOT want to get the flu period-let alone H1N1. I think we could have done a better job at trying to contain this if we just 'stayed home'.
I didn't post anything in my
I didn't post anything in my comment about schizophrenia. Schizophrenia and other severe mental Illnesses are in a class of their own (which still carries a stigma). I know many people with Schizophrenia and it seems the only thing that has worked for them is proper medication and some skills like thought stopping/reframing-there is a lot more it. I think most people that may have done research on Cognitive Therapy and other kind of 'steps'/skills-know exactly what I am talking about when I talk about depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsiveness, learned behavior. Even then-a person who generally may think negative can mastermind their own troubling thoughts. Being committed to changing the way we think is not an overnight process. I am not new to this. I have bipolar/ptsd (anxiety, ocd, survival mechanism), suicidal tendencies (since before the age of 8), and trying to survive the difficulty of learned behavior. I am not ashamed of what makes me who I am-but empowered to be a 'better' me and maybe one day/someday I will be able to help others who are trapped by their mental illnesses and troubling thoughts. So, I apologize if maybe I wasn't too articulate in my previous comment but I never meant for anyone to take it that way.
Great job... I like! ;)
Great job... I like! ;) Now only if we could make it mandatory to get the landlords to take care of their properties and maybe plant a thing or two...
If it was anything like
If it was anything like this-sad to say, it really doesn't surprise me. People are not educated enough... these are dumbbleeps at the very least... sorta reminds me of some people... I always thought that maybe that it was always ME that shapes and portray me, but I'm afraid that others may view America in a very negative light if we continue to have people say the things that they do and have no clue what they are talking about. What I am posting is the 9/12 DC tea party... these idiots have 'bury obama with kennedy' who cruel and heartless is that!?! this is america... we can do better. we can do better for Klaus and our neighbors. Have some sympathy and heart and compassion!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUPMjC9mq5Y
Klaus-on behalf of some people in America, I would like to apologize for their actions. Please don't let it ruin your view on why you may have came here or whatever. NOT all people in America agree hon.
Where was he when bush was
Where was he when bush was in office? Thats the kind of elected official that needed to be booted out of office. I am assuming 'the intent of the majority of the people who elected them' could only mean ONE thing.
i agree
i agree
AWWW! I Love my Bichon!!!
AWWW! I Love my Bichon!!! MORE DOG PICS SJ! =]
Mental Illness has such a
Mental Illness has such a stigma in the first place. Its fair to say that Mental Illness is blind... anyone and everyone could be prone to some sort of symptom that Mental Illness cause (anxiety, OCD, PTSD, so on and so forth)... I think its human nature to discover who we are, what makes us US. As well as childhood, learned behavior-what helps to shape and portray us as individuals. I would rather see an article on people who research their illnesses, life experiences, and Cognitive Therapy (which-may I add has great, life-changing advice (even for the everyday person)). There is not enough positive support out there for people who suffer from Mental Illness. There may be doctors-but they never truly know the extent unless they have been there themselves. People with Mental Illness need to know that they ARE NOT ALONE and there is a 'better' way to cope... there may not ever be a magic pill or complete cure for it, but there is something out their waiting to be dicovered- someone out there waiting... to help.
Wow! I have to take that
Wow! I have to take that compliment! =] I'm gay! HAHA!
of course, cuz his god in
of course, cuz his god in the ONLY god... yeah, we got that like months ago.
i don't see how others can tell another person that their god is the wrong god. if a person finds peace, guidance, inspiration, and whatever else it is that religions do for someone-then so be it. how can another person say that their god is wrong or not the right one. i'm not religious by any means, however what i find and do for spirituality works for me. keeps me grounded. sane most times.
beth said it sweetest 'i worship a different god'... so why not use that line rather than saying its not the TRUE god/right god/only god.
GOD is god is god... there is ONLY one. 'He' is the same as anyone else's.
We've been a 2nd rate
We've been a 2nd rate country since Ol' George there was elected in office!!! Its always easier for people to find a scapegoat (in Obama).
You never know about someone
You never know about someone until you've walked a foot in their shoes...
NOT everyone is a sore loser. Its too bad that many people judge,generalize, or put everyone that NEEDS help in the same category. I agree that there must be some that do take advantage of the system-however NOT all stories are the same. THAT woman who has a hard time getting out of bed may be suffering from severe PTSD (which includes severe anxiety/obsessive compulsiveness), depression, mental illness, or physical ailments... THAT neighbor that won't get a job just may be a person that has had trauma in their life and does have a hard time being 'told what to do'... or maybe an injury that they have been in a fight for their life to get their doctors bill paid-but Maine Doctors suck sooo much that they even 'generlize' and judge instead of helping that person get answers to LIVE and better life... Or even the person who has had 3 kids because they made mistakes like humans do but can't bear the thought of abortion or giving their flesh and blood away... so maybe they can get the help they need to have a better life for their children and go to school. The alcoholic that can't stay out of the liquor store-its a disease! It's called alcoholism. So for those select few cases that people like to generalize-please understand they need help and you may need it one day too. I don't mind 'paying out' to people who may need my help to live a decent life, have shelter, have food for themselves. People really think that this is what they want? To be relying on you? On the system? I can assure you that this only adds to their burden.
In all honesty-I couldn't see the U.S. as a 'socialism' nation. Everybody is just too damn greedy.
I don't associate myself
I don't associate myself with either party in particular-however I must say that this chick makes it sound like 'liberalism' is a bad thing. Most Liberals that I have spoken with are free-thinkers, goal-oriented, achievers (at best), and definitely worked hard for what they have in life. I think for most people we have to wonder why/how this 'socialism' word even exists. Another scare tacticISM from republicISM...
Are you happy now Century21ISM?
hahaha! =]
hahaha! =]
I agree! Lets just hope its
I agree! Lets just hope its sooner than later!
W O W (double WOW)!!!
W O W (double WOW)!!!
someone's whining...
someone's whining...
Alas! Our forefathers
Alas! Our forefathers wanted to recognize EQUALITY ( =] )... Our Constitution stands for EQUALITY for all. I think by now that would take precedence.
bless your heart beth! =]
bless your heart beth! =] good letter! touched my soul!
its comments like these that
its comments like these that have me asking myself 'why are you telling it to me?' hehe!
no matter how you say
no matter how you say it/spray it-still sounds like discrimination to me.
Good letter Ed
Good letter Ed
Rethinking the issue and it
Rethinking the issue and it still comes down to the fact of our nation and Constitution. Equality. Level ground is just that.
VERY GOOD LETTER JOHN!
VERY GOOD LETTER JOHN!
EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE! =]
Its a waste of time to read
Its a waste of time to read what ignorance writes... a waste of time to even respond... more like-it's boring.
Pushing their lifestyle and
Pushing their lifestyle and beliefs onto others??? Its not like G/L/T people go around hitting on every straight person-THAT would be pushing their lifestyle and beliefs onto others. I think a majority respect other people's opinion, when really they shouldn't have to answer to anyone. Being G/L/T has nothing to do with offenders or cousins/siblings getting married. As far as identity 'issues' and it not being their 'right' to act upon them(?) who has ANY say in what someone else feels for another person or when they are growing up scared and confused, lost, suicidal-because they don't know why they are different. Who says its their own 'right' or not. If someone was telling another person what to do-or telling me what to do, how to do it-I sure as heck wouldn't be listening. We are our own people. No one has the right to dictate how G/L/T live THEIR life. I think this comment is ignorance at its best.
blah, blah, blah...
blah, blah, blah...
Its because they don't have
Its because they don't have anything else better to say. I was born and raised in Maine, and honestly I couldn't imagine living any other place. I am just getting use to the weather! HAHA! In time we will have EQUALITY for all Maine residents... I am hopeful for that.
You never know mad dad-just
You never know mad dad-just how things and life may be for people until we walked a foot in their shoes... we are in a economic crisis and have the highest unemployment rate thus far. Companies are firing and NOT hiring! I would hope that next time a person sees a panhandler-that they just may have a little compassion/empathy and maybe view them as a separate person and separate situation-a different story.
I agree with a lot of what you are saying John. People think that just because they are an offender that they deserve to be spat on, disrespected, violated, attacked, murdered... they forget the fact that they are human beings that HAVE paid their debt to society. I believe there are those who are high-risk... but not all. I think SJ's article only heightened John Stevens' already difficult times.
Positive reinforcement/events can do many wonderful things for people-even those whom some may consider 'evil'. Especially in a time of need. Sorta like 'kill them with kindness'.
Oh lordy!
Oh lordy!
Oooo 1%...
Oooo 1%...
Its comments like these and
Its comments like these and comments that I heard today on 'The View' that I fear affects people's views on people who practice the Muslim religion. On 'The View', they were talking about the Fort Hood gunman and they were discussing people reported that he would put his religion before his country. Joy then made a statement like wouldn't/shouldn't you question someone who puts muslim first before their country. Like THAT was the 'sign' for someone being a terrorist. It angered me because she didn't clarify that not all muslims are terrorist-it was made in a rather general statement. I mean, people who not well-informed look up to these people and some may already have a preconceived notion, a misconception of someone who is muslim. Not only that-this is sorta along the lines with racial-profiling that I whole-heartedly disagree with. Its NOT right. There are many, many, MANY people who put their beliefs before their country or even before their marriage and there is NOTHING wrong with that. Generalizing and stereotyping is just as bad as HATE. NOT all Muslims are bad people or terrorists.
The 'church' is already
The 'church' is already protected in the U.S. Constitution and Maine State Constitution. LD1020 was written with an 'extra' protection for the churches/notary of public/lawyer/etc. who did not want to perform the ceremony for same-sex couples. Civil Unions exist because people are misinformed/uneducated about the laws and facts/fear and some or most rather, because of discrimination and hate. It would be nice to think that civil unions would be the same as marriage, but alas they are not. That's the big stink here.
I would have to say the same
I would have to say the same gdls1.
HOWEVER-if this is proven to be true, I think that its too bad that it would result in threats. That would be pretty damn low. Marc Mutty may sound pretty ignorant BUT hes a person. No matter if I disagree with him or not-no one deserves to have death threats.
'marriage can only be
'marriage can only be between a man and a woman'-Who has the RIGHT to dictate that!?! You use terms like perverted-shows that you chose to ignore what this country/state should stand for.
This has GOT TO BE one of the most discriminating remarks I have ever read on SJ... 'Question 1 had utterly nothing to do with equality or marriage. The Vote No ads were sick jokes full of lies and deceit. The gay marriage movement has everything to do with individual and familial dysfunction, adulterous sex, companionship and the perversion of God's design for gender identity and its natural function.' I think that there is no question or doubt that NO on 1 supporters want equality for everyONE in Maine. I bet that there are more homosexuals that got the sh*t together-home, education/career, monogamous relationships... how can one who chooses to use 'GOD' be so stereotypical of ALL homosexuals OR NO on 1 supporters???
'Any so-called church or synagogue that promotes gay marriage practices selective reduced Christianity or Judaism. The concept of a gay Christian is oxymoronic. Real Christians and their God do not hate any individual homosexual, as gay activists like to believe. (They use this falsehood to lend validation to their cause.)' HOW CAN THEY NOT when you use words like perversion and sickness!?! Now I'm not stereotyping-cuz I know some religious people or wanna bes don't share the same views as you... but many do and no matter how you say it/spray it-still sounds like discrimination and fear to me. 'They hate their chosen behaviors and efforts to protect their immorality through media guile and cheap legislation.' Another prejudiced comment... I think that has got to be one of the most ignorant letter in SJ history. 'The God of Abraham will lovingly accept any persons who will turn from their corruption, and his children can do no less.'-Take your own religious rhetoric advice.
'Gays will try again.' AND RIGHTFULLY SO! Everyone deserves the same rights.
EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE!
two wrongs don't make a
two wrongs don't make a right... its funny how people overlook their own actions... maybe they're just NOT reading what they write.
EQUAL rights/same
EQUAL rights/same rights/equality... nothing 'special privileges' about that.
Very well-put letter Sarah.
Very well-put letter Sarah.
i agree jotter...
i agree jotter...
Maine has moved backward and
Maine has moved backward and some in Maine I agree are close-minded... and that is fair to say at the very least. The people of Maine who supported yes on 1 DO NOT accept that people who choose an alternative lifestyle and they do not accept nor support that 'domestic partnership'. 'Are allowed in Maine'!?!- As though the 'people' of Maine ok'd people to be hmosexual, right!?! yes on 1 supporters have not allowed people to live and love the way they want.
No one has to respect any outcome such as when Same-Sex Marriage is passed those who oppose it will be outraged... Speak for yourself when you say 'people of Maine' buddy-cuz in general and on a large scale of things-most do not agree with you. Those who are in favor of same-sex marriage respect AND cherish the word marriage-its values, what it means, the commitment, the unity... This isn't some game or some joke that Same-Sex supporters and couples take lightly-this is THEIR LIVES!?!
EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE! =]
HA HA HA! THAT is quite
HA HA HA! THAT is quite humorous... blaming someone else for their own actions. Its great to see that they admit that they do show 'hate' in reference to homosexual marriage-or is that everyone else except themselves? Going to the voters!?! Everyone should be treated EQUALLY under the U.S. Constitution and Maine State Constitution... I think that its a no-brainer!!! The government just needs to change the law-its a disgrace at this day and age. What we do know is that homosexuals ARE treated differently... told to move, discriminated against, blah-blah, blah-blah blaaaah! Who the bleep are we to tell anyone else what to do?
We are nothing more than
We are nothing more than parasites on this earth-abusing our privileges, over looking others, wasteful, hateful... we are our own demise. Its too sad, really.
I thought that this was
I thought that this was founded to be a bunch of crock already!
bunch of crock... no matter
bunch of crock... no matter how any yes on 1 supporters say it/spray it-it still sounds ilke discrimination to me!
Good thing Tammy! Shows you
Good thing Tammy! Shows you have a heart! =] I hope you get the help you need to continue to care for them before re-homing them!
I agree whole-heartedly that
I agree whole-heartedly that the commercials for yes on 1 didn't convey a very factual, legitimate rebuttal. It was scare-tactics that were used... 'fear of the unknown'. From the 'book' that was 'going' to be taught in Maine schools and so on-because we're like Mass. Even after yes on 1 won THIS time-people on SJ were still debating that churches would've been sued even though it stated in LD1020 protection for the churches/notary of the public, etc. who did not want to perform the marriage for same-sex couples (which churches are already protected in the Maine and US Constitution). There should've been more emphasis for those who weren't educated enough about the law-that LD 1020 was written as an 'extra' protection so-to-say AND more emphasis on the fact that the law was NOT a family law (that has already passed)-that THIS is a marriage law. Nothing more nothing less... so people who wanted to debate about same-sex couples and adopting children really have no basis-another fear tactic (for something that has already been passed). There are many benefits that heterosexual couples don't realize because its like 2nd nature to them-that same-sex UNMARRIED couples and couples who are in a civil union DO NOT HAVE... in life, in death, in parenting, in insurance... this is truly DISGUSTING at this day and age that we STILL have to overcome discrimination in our era! NOT just G/L/T, everyONE-from color of skin, obesity, religion, appearance! When are we going to wake up as a society and realize our own faults and stop commanding for OTHER people who to live, breath, walk??? When are we going to stop thinking that 'our way is the only way' and you are WRONG so screw you! I always say this... and I will, I fear till the day that I day-that I just wish we could SEE one another... respect them, embrace them, welcome them. We need to have some compassion for others.
maybe if the maine state
maybe if the maine state (un)employment laws were stronger for those employed who SHOULD be and NEED to be protected-it would be a different story. like i said-too quick to judge when people haven't walked a foot in another's shoes... and quite frankly its not anyone's business.
I agree on this statement!
I agree on this statement!
Civil unions do NOT have the
Civil unions do NOT have the same rights...
It is a sad moment, I
It is a sad moment, I agree-however No on 1 supporters have to prevail! Keep your heads up! This is a fight worth fighting for! xo
EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE! =]
Honey-not looking for
Honey-not looking for sympathy... I'm a SURVIVOR and I forgive my offenders. I am merely stating that offenders have the same rights such as you or I and I feel this way even though I have had this done to me-because someONE had an issue with me saying that offenders have rights, lest we forget. Its too bad that people are quick to judge when they've never walked a foot in another's shoes.
Yup-been there done that
Yup-been there done that with the comments that were in response to the homeless man panhandling in aub. Do I have to clarify yet again that I am a SURVIVOR of sexual abuse many times over.
Unfortunately in the states
Unfortunately in the states that approved civil unions-G/L/T reported that they were still 'discriminated' against. Its not the same-no matter what you call it. When I talk about several different avenues I refer to the difference of what a heterosexual couple have to go through to get their piece of paper. With civil unions G/L/T would have to get their piece of paper at city hall, then ride all the way to someone's office to protect their rights/property/children/insurances... (i could go on and on) and that is IF these places want to recognize civil unions. G/L/T want to right to MARRY and that RIGHT they should be able to HAVE.
which people seem to be
which people seem to be doing quite a fine job at that...
Yes, he should-rightfully
Yes, he should-rightfully so. Just because a sex offender offends-doesn't mean they are entitled to years of harassment or abuse from the public. Laws are already in place to take care of situations like that. Its bad enough people who offend have no protection when it comes to the registry posting where they live or where they work.
Again-G/L/T adn Same-sex marriage can not be compared to sex offenders.
EveryONE deserves the right
EveryONE deserves the right to be protected. It does not entitle anyone to harass another human being for them breaking the law.
No-I made myself clear.
No-I made myself clear. EVERYONE INC. PEOPLE WHO BREAK THE lAW... EVERYONE INC. HUMAN BEINGS... NO execptions!!!
doesn't mean that its
doesn't mean that its welcomed or permitted... it shouldn't be happening period. Inc. not approving/supporting/passing same-sex marriage.
Its not the same. Besides,
Its not the same. Besides, why do g/l/t have to go through several different avenues to get those 'same legal rights'... civil unions do not provide the same legal rights. insurance companies or when a spouse dies-its still not recognized-'not good enough'. Whereas with marriage-they are married and its just that. To call it something else-still shows an indifference, a separation, or not the same.
EveryONE deserves the same
EveryONE deserves the same rights when it comes to the law, one another, and for simply being a human being. EveryONE has deserves the RIGHT to be protected.
Giving an example of a sex offender compared to Same-Sex marriage is pretty lame.
not legit to preach about
not legit to preach about your god-his wants and needs-what he allows and doesn't...
its important to be educated about the real facts before painting a perception of how ignorant people make themselves out to be.
alas! it was a pretty close
alas! it was a pretty close call... i'd think yes on 1 supporters would have more to brag out if it happened to be 90-10% or even 60-30%. this is something that all NO on 1 supporters should be proud about! we can make an impact/difference/change!!! =]
wanna-bes
wanna-bes
IF, IF, WOULD... shy of
IF, IF, WOULD... shy of being misunderstanding and having lack of knowledge. i'm sorry but i have to say that this was used as a scare tactic and nothing less. why would g/l/t want to get married at a church where they weren't accepted. why would they want to practice their religion there? i would avoid it at all costs if it was me...
that is why is is soooo
that is why is is soooo important (can't emphasize enough) for people to become fully educated about the law. its already stated in the maine state constitution (and the us constitution) that protects churches... it was stated in the law LD1020 AGAIN to clearly state and 'protect' what is already protected. as marc mutty tried to downplay.
no one talks about what goes
no one talks about what goes where. for females they discuss the terms for the ladies thang. for males they talk about their parts too. they touch basis on STD's. sex ed is more like health ed. where a sex ed teacher when we need one???
all the more reason why i
all the more reason why i ask for people to educate themselves. there was/is a misunderstanding about LD1020. marriage is not taught in schools. why would any teacher/school want a lawsuit? when i was in sexed all they talked about was parts of the body.
so girls i met up with said it best. why aren't parents more concerned with their kids doing drugs, smoking, or having sex.
It's funny to see some of
It's funny to see some of the things written because each negative word from yes voters shows just how much HATE they have. I don't think I've read one pleasant comment... they STILL want to bash people and direct their comments towards SJ Users.
NO on 1 Supporters-Keep your heads up! This is a trying day in all of our lives, because it effects each and everyone of us. No matter if it is us that are gay or that we are family members of gays or that we are friends of gays or just plain will not tolerate discrimination in our state-we have the choice and the right to prevail.
Its really too bad that Same-Sex marriage has to be up to people's vote. Maine's Constitution and the Constitution of the United States protection wasn't in place for NO on 1 supporters.
I think the end results (%) only show just how important it is to vote to make a difference. No excuses. Registering to vote is so easy-its ridiculous. Get involved. Become educated.
Coalition Partners for NO on 1 from Protect Maine Equality
Americans for Democratic Action
AFL/CIO
American Academy of Pediatrics- Maine Chapter
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
American Civil Liberties Union
Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere
Community Counseling Center
Downeast Pride Alliance
Engage Maine
Equality Federation
Equality Maine
Family Equality Council
Family Planning Assoc of Maine
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund
GLSEN
Holocaust Human Rights Center of Maine
Human Rights Campaign
Kids First Center
Lambda Legal
League of Women Voters of Maine
Log Cabin Republicans
Mabel Wadsworth Health Center
Maine Association of Psychiatric Physicians
Maine Bar Association Elder Law Section
Maine Bar Association Family Law Section
Maine Bar Association Women's Law Section
Maine Children's Alliance
Maine Civil Liberties Union
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
Maine People's Alliance
Maine Psychological Association
Maine Women's Lobby
Marriage Equality U.S.A.
NAACP- Portland Chapter
NAACP-Bangor Chapter
National Assoc Social Workers-Maine
National Association of LGBT Community Centers
National Black Justice Coalition
National Center for Lesbian Rights
National Council of Jewish Women of Southern Maine
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
National Organization for Women
National Stonewall Democrats
New Hope for Women
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays
Peace Action Maine
Peace Through Interamerican Community Action
People for the American Way
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
Preble Street
Rainbow Business & Professional Association
Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry
Soulforce
The League of Young Voters
Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Chu
Women Work and Community
Sorry to burst bubbles, but
Sorry to burst bubbles, but I'm not a liberal. I'm not crying either. I'm a human being with compassion and understanding-not some political or religious agenda.
I have HOPE and know that one day soon, discrimination will not have any place in out state. Keep your heads up No on 1 supporters!
I think it goes to show just
I think it goes to show just how truly ignorant some people are... discrimination is discrimination. Whats next? If there is a law EVENTUALLY PASSED for disabled people to marry w/out their benefits taken away... are they going to be discriminated against and told no? I think that this only goes to show how important it is to vote and that we have to stand up and prevail... never give up for equality.
Maine will not tolerate discrimination! EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE! =]
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lewiston, lewiston,
lewiston, lewiston, lewiston...
Power of positive
Power of positive thinking... always trumps negativity. No negative thoughts, no doubts, no anger... we just to have to be go-with-the-flow, positive, and convinced that we accomplished something so grand! This makes a truly marking day in our history... another great chance to be a witness to something so amazing. Maine does not tolerate discrimination! NO on Question 1!!! =]
I've had to deal with Strout
I've had to deal with Strout before when I had to stay at a friend's house in Auburn. They don't call you back. I had one stray that was so sweet and friendly and when I finally trapped him, it was like the exorcist gone bad. he went crazy! i called Strout and he FINALLY came to get the cat that I kenneled. I guess the cat went crazy and got loose from him. When they cat returned a few days later, his ear was torn and his skin was soooo bloody. I kenneled him again and then Strout came. We didn't find out till later that he must've been attacked by a possum that was hanging around. Then not too long after I was outside and notice a big cat laying under a parked car, not moving. I picked the cat up to move him on the sidewalk. The cats breathing was shallow. He didn't open his eyes. I got a jacket and covered him up till Strout could come. It took him forever to get the dying cat off the sidewalk. That angered me so much. Unfortunately, I couldn't take him to the shelter. If I could've, I would've.
We do have a problem in Maine with Cats and Dogs having to be put in shelters in Maine. Millions upon millions of animals are needlessly being euthanized. I think that its important to emphasize the importance of spaying/neutering pets so that this does not end up being their fate. Their are too many unwanted animals, mistreated, abandoned, abused... this should not be happen. People think that animals can be treated like a piece of trash. Having an animal is a commitment for LIFE.
My mom and I rescue dogs here and there and re-home them. It gives us a sense of peace and accomplishment to turn their little lives around. I think that if we had the room for cats-we would. There is a great thing called fostering that any household in Maine that is up for the challenge can do for these cats. They need temporary homes or a permanent home. These little guys have feelings too!
Even after all of this she
Even after all of this she still wants to 'keep the eyes on the issue' for equality. W O W! That is truly rare and inspirational! =]
willING... and in other
willING... and in other states-the maine law may not be the case.
I forgive my sex offenders
I forgive my sex offenders and even those who were going to sexually offend me. They did their time and had to pay to consequences. Its not just jail time or probation... but loss of their families-the ultimate penalty. I believe that my sex offenders have full, surreal, and honest remorse for what they had done to me. That is a sentence for life. I only ask that they too-can and should start forgiving themselves to live a truly, enriching, satisfying life. As humans we all deserve it. I came to this conclusion all on my own. I am not religious. Heck, I don't even know if there is a God. All I know is that I am human, and that is the greatest privilege of all no matter how traumatic of experiences I've had to endure.
There are 18 yr old boys with a mentality of a 12 yr old that get convicted as a sex offender for having a sexual relationship with a willing 15/16yr old. There are girls that do lie about being sexually abused and admit in later years that they made a mistake. Now this is NOT ALL CASES, however again... every offenders story is different and they should not all be treated the same.
There is nothing greater in the world than being 'free', forgiving, and letting go.
I think that this only shows
I think that this only shows all the more reason for why I commented on what I did, when I did in the last article 'Auburn Panhandler Has Criminal History'. There are some people out there that think they know everything and every aspect of a person's life period and eveb more so because they are a registered sex offender-on top of those same people thinking that it is their right to harass, verbal/mental/or physically attack people that they disagree with or sex offenders. Not ALL people and NOT all sex offenders are the same... all stories are different. However, I think a majority of sex offenders are not able to get the RIGHT kind of HELP AND SUPPORT to increase their chances of not re-offending because these 'know-it-all' people just don't want to help (again, whether it be hiring them and even by NOT harassing/attacking them). It is not our right to inflict HATE/HURT among other people in life no matter what they did in the past. That's what the law is for.
This is too bad really. Economic times are tough and its hard for anyone to find a job or do some kind of work. I think part of being a human being is having some compassion and a little more understanding... but all too often people are just too quick to judge. Unfortunately for sex offenders that little thing called 'privacy' doesn't exist no matter how much of an outstanding citizen they may be. I agree that there are some that are high-risk and may not have got the right kind of help. That doesn't entitle anyONE to violate their privacy by posting their personal information, exact addresses where they live, or exact work addresses. This only heightens their risk to be physically attacked or harassed.
This jeopardizes their safety and the safety of their families, no one seems to think that maybe they have children themselves or a wife or maybe even that they live with their mother.
All sex offenders are treated the same and there is no biased when it comes down to the law/sex offender registry. No matter what we do as a society, no matter the precautions we take, no matter what we do to violate another person's privacy... its still going to happen by other people, in another place, in another city.
They only thing that we can do to protect our children and ourselves is to be educated. Maybe self-defense classes or maybe even being a trusting enough of a person that they would come to us if their is an issue. More often times than not, its someone from within the family that offends...
I know its all hard for you all to believe, but there are some out there that don't re-offend. One of the best ways and getting them help-whether it be giving a panhandler money till he gets by to rightfully be on social security because of a physical disability, hiring them-so that they can be working class citizens and not have more stresses, and housing them (in our cities) or our towns to give them a chance at life... all in the sake of making of increasing the possibility statisticallly that some don't re-offend.
Its crucial for an addict to get the right kind of help, what is so different about getting the right kind of help for an offender. All it can do is increase that chance with the right kind of support. I agree that there are some that can not be helped, just like any addict. But we need the resources here for all of them. Every sex offender's story is different.
Yes, call me crazy-go right ahead. However, I know first hand because I am a SURVIVOR (of sexual abuse, rape, and even sexual harassment). I takes a lot of guts to forgive and let go. There is nothing more empowering and NO ONE from SJ who wants to make a rude comment back to me, or society, or anyONE else can take that away from me.
No, no honey-I am a
No, no honey-I am a SURVIVOR, not a victum. =]
great letter.
great letter.
This is too bad really.
This is too bad really. Economic times are tough and its hard for anyone to find a job or do some kind of work. I think part of being a human being is having some compassion and a little more understanding... but all too often people are just too quick to judge. Unfortunately for sex offenders that little thing called 'privacy' doesn't exist no matter how much of an outstanding citizen they may be. I agree that there are some that are high-risk and may not have got the right kind of help. That doesn't entitle anyONE to violate their privacy by posting their personal information, exact addresses where they live, or exact work addresses. This only heightens their risk to be physically attacked or harassed. All sex offenders are treated the same and there is no biased when it comes down to the law/sex offender registry. No matter what we do as a society, no matter the precautions we take, no matter what we do to violate another person's privacy... its still going to happen by other people, in another place, in another city. I know its all hard for you all to believe, but there are some out there that don't re-offend. One of the best ways and getting them help-whether it be giving a panhandler money till he gets by to rightfully be on social security because of a physical disability, hiring them-so that they can be working class citizens and not have more stresses, and housing them (in our cities) or our towns to give them a chance at life... all in the sake of making of increasing the possibility statisticallly that some don't re-offend.
Yes, call me crazy-go right ahead. However, I know first hand because I am a SURVIVOR (of sexual abuse, rape, and even sexual harassment). I takes a lot of guts to forgive and let go. There is nothing more empowering and NO ONE from SJ who wants to make a rude comment back to me, or society, or anyONE else can take that away from me.
'imposing your beliefs upon
'imposing your beliefs upon others is wrong'
Power of positive thinking*
Power of positive thinking* I am already celebrating, because this again is a marking day in our history! Nov. 3rd and beyond will show just how much we don't tolerate discrimination in our state.
EQUALITY for everyONE! =]
NO on Question 1!
I would have to disagree...
I would have to disagree... it is discrimination, and its sad that the 'home of the free' and other morals inc. religious morals, at this day and age-as a nation STILL are having to deal with it in our country. I have not heard one pleasant debate that is factual and does not include god or that persons religion (like THEIR religion is the ONLY religion). I would have to say more times than not yes on 1 supporters are the ones who get personal and start bashing NO on 1 supporters. In all honesty, all of this makes me ashamed to be a human being let alone a mainer...
I can't even believe that we
I can't even believe that we really have people in the world that writes letters this.
EQUALITY for everyONE! =]
to a person/another user***
to a person/another user***
You know, I thought in the
You know, I thought in the SJ comments 'rules' or whatever the heck it is-its clearly states that making comments specifically was not acceptable. This is a prime example SJ of exactly what I'm talking about.
Again, not everything on the
Again, not everything on the web is legit. People swear by websites like its the bible. This is all too NOT amusing.
That is just too sad. I
That is just too sad. I remember reading an article about this a few years back. I hope researchers/biologists can get a better understanding of all of this... bees to bats to frogs to everything living thing on this earth...
Civil Unions are NOT the
Civil Unions are NOT the same as MARRIAGE. I am happy to know that more and more people are acknowledging that EVERYONE deserves EQUAL RIGHTS.
On another note... where is SJ when you need them? How about people posting websites that for all we know could be a link to a virus!?! Enough of the URL postings. Not everything on the web is legit. Maybe SJ should post a RULES section before comment entry. Remind people of what they are and SJ actually follow through and stick with them!
Can I hear a legitimate
Can I hear a legitimate opposition without discussing Jesus, Christ, or God?
EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE! =]
I think that this is a great
I think that this is a great article for not only police officers, but for those who suffer from PTSD. It goes to show that even the strongest can crack under pressures. I think that it shows real men has heart and brain... PTSD, along with other mental illnesses-unfortunately, still have a 'stigma' in our society. A lot of people are quick to judge and use the term 'get over it' when they themselves have never experienced tragedy, traumatic experience, or just plain have it. The underlining fact is even those who are plagued by mental illnesses-they are STILL human beings and MANY of them are STILL good people. Its okay to cry, hit lows, or break down. There is noTHING wrong with that. I would be more concerned if anyone who was in a similar situation would not be affected at all to some degree. Have some compassion.
My deepest, sincerest
My deepest, sincerest sympathy. Shiloh is an inspiration to us all. xoxox
She identifies herself as a
She identifies herself as a woman, a female... and quite possibly since she was a little child. i think that this really doesn't matter if they have 'the stuff' or not-having 'the stuff' doesn't (in my eyes) dictate in anyone else's world, what bathroom to use or how to dress. despite having some kind of operation or not-its really no ones business if she wants to use the woman's restroom.
sick and tired... yawn*
sick and tired... yawn*
Brianna Freeman deserves to
Brianna Freeman deserves to be respected and treated like a human being. Unfortunately, suing Denny's may be what Transgendered community needs for companies to take them seriously. Discrimination has NO place in our State!
EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE! =]
Whether it be turbines or
Whether it be turbines or other resources for renewable energy, I would rather pay out now than having to put the burden on children and our children's children to pick up the pieces and deal with our/forefather's mistakes. Overtime, it pays off for itself and any kind of renewable resource that is being fed into the Grid is better than none. I think this can be just a small step... however, a positive step towards doing the right thing for our environment. I know that continuing to use fossil fuels for energy-far outweighs any concern compared to turbines. I think people tend to forget that this, our earth-is like a green house. Every single, little thing we do builds and builds and builds... As I commented before, we are the parasites on this earth. We are abusing our privileges and greedy, 'me, me, me'... always taking and NEVER giving back. Its time to make a change, although-I'm afraid its a little late.
That was then, this is now...
That was then, this is now...
Maybe I can clarify, I am
Maybe I can clarify, I am not a complainer (when it came to being attacked or violated), I'm not a money-seeker, I do not place blame on any difficult event that has happened in my life... I'm a forgiver, and even in death (god forbid if something as awful as this or worse happens) I wouldn't even wish a death penalty (if it was legal in Maine) and I would want my family and friends and those around me or estate to do the same out of respect for me.
i know it is, thank you...
i know it is, thank you... i never worked at that place where they don't hire females to avoid a case-thank goodness. half the crap that went on there i would have reported. i just assumed that it won't be really confidential and may put someone at risk for just simply making a statement to me. in time, i suppose. but thanks hon!
i think that this is unfair
i think that this is unfair and unjust at its best... i don't know why people have to go an humiliate people who already know that they are obese and may have mental health issues or feel bad about themselves. this is just awful, really.
Unfortunately it has to come
Unfortunately it has to come for somewhere and in all honesty, I would rather pay-out since I am not a millionaire and can't contribute or have wind turbines and solar panels on my land. All for the sake of getting this up and running... what are we waiting for? Our children or children's children to pick up and deal with OUR and forefathers mess.
Windturbines are NOT the only source of renewable resources that we can use in the state of Maine. Even then-a little better than nothing.
'I don't believe that global
'I don't believe that global warming is caused by man...'-if i didn't know better, that is almost humorous. Seriously-we are going to be our own and children's demise if we keep ignoring whats going on. This has not a thing to do with Obama or most congressional democrats or made-up socialism... but it could very well be the new dark age. We're abusing our earth and abusing our privileges. We are blind to the fact that humans are parasites on this earth. Always taking, 'me, me, me' and never giving back.
Vote NO of Question
Vote NO of Question 1!!!
EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE! =]
how about population
how about population control? haha! we need some of that! oh yeah-when gays/lesbians still be able to marry, its going to end the world! haha!
VOTE NO on QUESTION 1!!!
EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE! =]
What I don't understand is
What I don't understand is all those who have the need to criticize someone and NOT hear what the actually article is about.
Its CRUCIAL at this day and age to do someTHING for our environment. Starting with businesses is a great idea. Recycling paper, to using LED lights, or CFL bulbs. To conserve energy. It takes everyone to do a lil' something to make a great impact. We need to start now instead of complaining. Businesses in Maine use a lot of the energy and its even more predominant for other cities and states to use more (i.e.: new york city).
To get the light bulb to work when you flick a switch comes from a source. Ultimately that source is a GRID. What is being fed into that grid is coal, oil, (in maine use to be nuclear power). The use of coal and oil has so many pollutants. We are using our nasty, polluting resources up-so eventually if we don't get on the ball-we're running it dry. Just think a flick of a switch from all across America probably causes more emissions than driving cars... Unfortunately, what SHOULD be fed into the grid is cleaner, renewable resources. Wind turbines, solar panels, geothermal energy, biomass, landfill gas can even be used. Unfortunately-they are not being fed into the grid. Its up to us to make a difference.
So maybe many can see just how IMPORTANT it is to conserve and do someTHING about it rather than complaining about energy costs, or having to get political. There is a more important discussion and concern here.
Cool!
Cool!
I'm sorry for the loss of
I'm sorry for the loss of the family. I'm can see both sides although for myself-to blame a company on it is just maybe not the right thing. At this point its a question of motive. Its not going to bring her back and its not going to make life any easier. On the other hand-when ACS was LiveBridge, the employers did extensive applications and interviews. If someone was a felon, they would not hire you. They didn't even want to hire if you had a misdemeanor. At one point, I needed my schedule and seating to be changed because I was getting harassed at work. I kept making requests and talking to H.R. and the such... they just wouldn't change my seating. So I left. Separately, all too often sexual harassment still goes on in the work place in Maine-and these woman and sometimes men feel like they can't go to anyone because they will lose their job no matter what it states in Maine (Un)Employment Laws. The companies don't seem to care either-they will fire someone, and who has the money to try and fight them? I know a place now that will not hire any females at their store so they don't have to deal with it.
Equality for everyone!
Equality for everyone!
I hate mental illness,
I hate mental illness, depression, and suicidal thoughts... its definitely overpowering. No matter the age-it can affect us all. I just wish that maybe he could have talked to someone or sought help.
This is just awful! Child
This is just awful! Child Abuse should be taken more serious. From sexual, physical, mental, verbal, and emotional! This is damaging to these little people and has great effects and consequence in their lives. Its disgusting to know that, that many children DIED in the U.S. and counting! I would ask that if anyone KNEW of any child being abused to please stand up and speak for them. We could be their ONLY voice! I believe that if I felt that a dispatcher or police or DHS wasn't listening to me, I would complain to their higher up. Trust intuition and instinct.
No one has to hit their kid to get their point across. There is no point in punishing with hands and a screaming.
I think its important for teachers/schools to be informed and recognize the possibility of signs of abuse and to follow school protocol. Often times children act out and their are many distinct behaviors of children who are abused.
I had to use all CAPS too.
I had to use all CAPS too. Unfortunately not many people have 20/20 vision, but I did submit a question on getsatisfaction and the web editor fixed the font size. Whoever knew that online and comments was proper etiquette??? lol! pick up a phone! lol! I agree though-its not a deal to me who uses caps or not. Some people just can't see well. I think the only people who have a problem are those that either work for SJ or just want to complain on SJ. Who knows.
Thank you very much for
Thank you very much for fixing the font size and understanding my dilemma-unlike some people who think that everyone else can see just fine. I appreciate it very much! =]
This is a great story. I
This is a great story. I have four rescues myself and continue to rescue or home dogs to good people who are willing and ready for the commitment. I always say that there is a right dog/breed for every home/owner. It is so important for us to rescue a shelter dog or a dog that is on the verge of going to a shelter. Training IS persistence. When I was younger, I took in an abused animal and she got more aggressive as time went on. No matter from her abuse-I still take full responsibility because I did not have full knowledge on training her. It ultimately cost me... and almost killed one of my other rescues and a child. Literally! I feel that if anyone is a dog owner and they are having a hard time with them-they need to stand up and do whatever they can to keep and train the dog. Dogs should never be disposable. Dog obedience training is worth every penny if it is the last resort. Without it the results ARE devastating.
LAST I KNEW-THOSE WHO WERE
LAST I KNEW-THOSE WHO WERE QUALIFIED TO GET PRESCRIPTIONS FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA WERE THOSE WHO HAVE CANCER AND GO THROUGH CHEMO, GLAUCOMA PATIENTS, AND I BELIEVE AIDS PATIENTS (I COULD BE WRONG). SO IF YOU CONSIDER ALL THOSE ILL, DEBILITATING PATIENTS AS LAZY-THEN THEY ARE, RIGHTFULLY SO!
VOTE NO OF QUESTION 1!
VOTE NO OF QUESTION 1! BECOME EDUCATED IN THE SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME THAT WE HAVE TO VOTE AND ASK THE RIGHT PEOPLE ABOUT THE BILL! MAINERS DON'T TOLERATE DISCRIMINATION!
EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE!
HOW IS IT AGAIN??? THAT A
HOW IS IT AGAIN??? THAT A PERSON'S RELIGION IS THE ONLY AND RIGHT RELIGION? IF I WAS MUSLIM WHY WOULD I HAVE TO BE MADE TO FEEL THAT A PERSON'S RELIGION IS FAR MORE SUPERIOR TO MINE? AREN'T WE ALL EQUALS HERE? ON THIS MESSED UP EARTH?
people are truly
people are truly ignorant-the story is about a man who has had death threats made. aside from the REAL issue here. people can slander, cut down, and try to make it personal. where is the sympathy for another HUMAN BEING!?!?! FOR JUST ONCE I MAY GET A LITTLE GLIMPSE OF HOPE THAT OUR GENERATION AND THE NEXT WILL BE MORE ACCEPTING, SYMPATHETIC, CARING, AND NON-JUDGMENTAL-UNLIKE THE OLDER GENERATION. ITS LIKE SAYING "WELL-HE'S GAY AND A REV. SO HE GETS WHATS COMING TO HIM" WHEN ITS NOT LIKE THAT AT ALL. HUMAN BEINGS NEED TO BE VALUED. OUR NEIGHBORS! NO MATTER SEXUAL PREFERENCE, COLOR, OR RELIGION.
ITS THE ONES THAT DON'T ADMIT THEIR OWN FAULTS AND HAVE TO POINT OUT EVERYONE ELSE'S THAT ARE TRULY LOST AND MISERABLE.
POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING!
VOTE NO ON QUESTION 1!
OPPOSING SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
OPPOSING SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IS NOT GOING TO AFFECT A GAY/LESBIAN PARENTED FAMILY. IT'S STILL GOING TO HAPPEN NO MATTER IF THE BILLS IS OPPOSED OR NOT. GAYS/LESBIANS ARE NOT GOING TO GO AWAY JUST BECAUSE THIS BILL IS OPPOSED OR NOT. AS SHEENA AND LD1020 STATES THIS IS A MARRIAGE LAW MUCH MORE SEPARATE FROM THE DISCRIMINATION LAW AND FAMILY LAW... FAMILY LAW WAS LAST YEAR I BELIEVE. SOOO ITS A LIL TOO LATE FOR THAT.
I THINK EVERYONE CAN AGREE ON THE FACT THAT IT WOULD BE I D E A L TO HAVE BOTH A FATHER AND MOTHER FOR A CHILD TO MAYBE NOT QUESTION SO MUCH W H O THEY ARE, WHERE THEY COME FROM, WHAT MAKES THEM-THEM. I GREW UP WITHOUT MY BIOLOGICAL FATHER REALLY BEING A PART OF MY LIFE. SO I DEFINITELY GET THAT. HOWEVER, IN THE WAY OF THE WORLD TODAY-ITS JUST NOT LIKE THAT. SO WE HAVE TO COPE AS PARENTS, FAMILY, CHILDREN WHETHER ITS DUE TO DIVORCE, SEPARATION, DEAD-BEAT DADS, DEAD-BEAT MOMS... BUT SOMEHOW THOSE FAMILIES MAKE IT THROUGH. THE CHILDREN MIGHT BE SO LUCKY TO HAVE A FATHER OR MOTHER FIGURE IN THEIR LIFE... EVEN IF THEY HAVE GAY/LESBIAN PARENTS. SUCH AS I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE. ITS NOT THE SAME, NO-BUT ITS THE NEXT BEST THING.
I THINK WE CAN ALL AGREE THAT CHILDREN NEED TO BE LOVED OVERALL. THERE ARE SO MANY CHILDREN OUT THERE EVEN WITH A MOTHER AND FATHER THAT GO THROUGH HORRIBLE THINGS FROM ABUSE (MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, VERBAL, PHYSICAL, SEXUAL).
MARC MUTTY STATED THAT
MARC MUTTY STATED THAT MARRIAGE WAS EVEN BEFORE THE BIBLE? WHERE IS IT STATED BEFORE THAT TIME-WHEN PEOPLE WERE ALIVE B.C.???
SORRY HON, I APPRECIATE THE
SORRY HON, I APPRECIATE THE INFO, BUT THIS IS HOW I DO. I'M NOT ANGRY OR 'SHOUTING'... IT'S JUST MUCH EASIER FOR ME TO READ THIS WAY. AND WITH VISTA-DARN VISTA-I CAN'T COPY AND PASTE FROM MICROSOFT WORD... OR ELSE I WOULD.
IF ONLY IT WERE THAT EASY...
IF ONLY IT WERE THAT EASY... BUT ALAS ITS NOT. EVEN MORE SO FOR THE FACT THAT EXECUTING SOMEONE IS NOT OUR CALL. ITS CALLED MURDER. NO MATTER HOW EVIL AND UNTHINKABLE THE CRIME... HE CAN BE FORGIVEN AND CHANGE. I DO AGREE THAT FINES AND PUNISHMENT SHOULD BE MORE HARSH. ALTHOUGH IT WILL NEVER GIVE BACK OR TAKE AWAY THE PAIN FOR ALL THE YEARS THAT THIS POOR CHILD(REN) HAVE TO SUFFER.
DUDE-I'M NOT EVEN GONNA READ
DUDE-I'M NOT EVEN GONNA READ WHAT YOU WRITE, BECAUSE LIKE I SAID I'M NOT HERE FOR AN ARGUMENT. IF YOU GOT ISSUES PLEASE TALK TO SOMEONE ELSE ABOUT THEM. SORRY.
I REALLY THINK THAT THE
I REALLY THINK THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD HAVE TOOK THIS MORE SERIOUSLY. FOR EXAMPLE-PUTTING A HALT ON COLLEGES... PUTTING A HALT ON TRAVELING. AS MUCH AS THAT SUCKS ITS TRUE. THE KIDS AND PEOPLE ARE TRAVELING AND FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD. WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT EVERYONE WAS LAUGHING IT OFF AND LAUGHING AT ME BECAUSE OF THE THINGS I WAS DOING SO I WOULDN'T GET SICK. I DON'T THINK THAT MANY PEOPLE KNOW MUCH ABOUT THIS MUTATED FLU THAT KEEPS ON MUTATING. I HAVE BIRDS IN MY HOME AND FEAR THAT IF I GET SICK-WILL IT GET THEM SICK TOO? THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN NIPPED IN THE BUTT.
I'M SURE HE'S PREACHING
I'M SURE HE'S PREACHING ABOUT GOD, NOT WHO HE'S DOING!
OH YEAH-SO GO MAKE SOME
OH YEAH-SO GO MAKE SOME DEATH THREATS! THAT MAKES IT ALRIGHT!
THAT IS A SCARY POSITION TO
THAT IS A SCARY POSITION TO BE IN! DEATH THREATS!!! AND SOMEHOW-STILL KEEPS HIS HEAD UP ABOVE ALL THIS CHAOS! I HOPE THE VERY BEST FOR REV. V. GENE ROBINSON.
I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO
I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO WATCH THIS LIVE ON UPSTREAM AND CHAT. IT WAS GREAT. SJ DID A GREAT JOB WITH EVERYTHING.
OVER AND OVER AGAIN-ITS STATED THAT THIS LAW IS VERY DIFFERENT AND SEPARATE FROM THE DISCRIMINATION LAW AND FAMILY LAW. UNDER THE MARRIAGE LAW THERE IS SPECIFIC PROTECTION FOR THE CHURCH. EVERY ASPECT AND DOUBT IS ADDRESSED. SHENNA BELLOWS SAID "it affirms religious freedom by specifically stating explicitly in the law that no religious institution, indeed no individual, no notary of the public or attorney, no person authorized to marry two people would have to participate in same-sex marriage, honor, solemnize or recognize same-sex marriage". YOU CAN'T MAKE SOMEONE DO SOMETHING THAT THEY DON'T WANT TO DO... I AGREE WITH THAT. CHURCH AND STATE SHOULD BE SEPARATE. THIS IS CLEARLY DEFINED AND STATED IN THE LAW.
I LOVED IT WHEN SHENNA BELLOWS SHOWED US THIS MAYBE FOUR SENTENCE PARAGRAPH OUT OF THE WHOOOOLE CHILDRENS BOOK 'WHO'S IN A FAMILY' THAT TALKED ABOUT, IN GENERAL-FAMILIES AND THE DIVERSITY OF FAMILIES (THAT SOME PEOPLE AND THAT SCARE TACTIC COMMERCIAL HAS MADE A STINK ABOUT) THE BOOK TALKED ABOUT ALL FAMILIES-SINGLE PARENT, GRANDPARENT HEADED HOMES, ANIMALS EVEN. ALL THE PARAGRAPH SAID WAS IT TAKES FOUR OF THEM TO WASH THEIR DOG. HELLO! I THINK SHENNA WAS A GOOD SPEAKER AND SHE MADE SENSE NOT ONLY ABOUT EQUALITY, BUT CIVIL LEGAL RIGHTS. THIS IS NOT GOING TO BE TOPIC 101 IN SCHOOL. AND FOR PARENTS WHO CAN'T TALK TO THEIR KIDS ABOUT THEIR OWN BELIEFS AND BELIEFS ABOUT MARRIAGE-WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME? IF HETEROSEXUAL MARRIAGE IS ALL THEY KNOW-WHATS THE ISSUE. IT SEEMS LIKE SOME PARENTS ARE MORE INSECURE ABOUT THEIR OWN WAY OF TEACHING AND RAISING RATHER THAN BEING CONFIDENT THAT THEY ARE INSTILLING CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS. JUST BECAUSE PEOPLE SAY SAME-SEX MARRIAGE AROUND A KID DOESN'T MEAN THAT THEY WILL BECOME GAY/LESBIAN.
I HAD A WOMAN I PRESUME MARYMARY AND SOME OTHER OFF THE WALL PERSON. IMMEDIATELY HARP ON ME ON THE LIVE CHAT. I REALLY WASN'T THERE FOR ANYTHING ELSE BUT TO ASK QUESTIONS AND DISCUSS THE GENERAL TOPIC. NOT TO BE ATTACKED OR BE RUDE TO. EVEN ON SJ AND COMMENTS-MOST DO THE SAME AND MAKE IT PERSONAL... MAYBE IF SOME PEOPLE WEREN'T SO HASTE AND IRATE-I COULD MAYBE UNDERSTAND A LITTLE PIECE OF THEIR ARGUMENTS OR DEBATE. THEY BASICALLY RUIN IT. I KNOW ITS SAD TO SAY, BECAUSE ITS SORTA LIKE STEREOTYPING AND GENERALIZING. HOWEVER, AFTER HEARING MARC MUTTY AND SIMILAR PEOPLE IN HIS POSITION-I REALIZED AGAIN AND AGAIN THAT EVERYTHING HE/THEY SAID WAS WELL-IT JUST DIDN'T SOUND VALIDATED WITHOUT COMING ACROSS AS BEING DISCRIMINATORY OR PREJUDICE AND NOT WELL EDUCATED AT ALL (DESPITE HIS LONG LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS). NO MATTER HOW HE PUT IT. TOWARDS THE END OF THE DISCUSSION MARC EVEN STATES THAT THE CHURCH HAS NO PROTECTION UNDER THIS LAW, GOES ON TO SAY THAT SHENNA STATES THAT IT WOULD (AND IT DOES STATE IN LD1020), THEN HE BACK TRACKS AND CONFIRMS THAT THE CHURCH IS ALREADY PROTECTED UNDER THE 14TH AMENDMENT. I THOUGHT THAT WAS BIZARRE, REALLY. THERE REALLY WASN'T ANY ARGUMENT FOR HIS STATEMENT. HE PRETTY MUCH ANSWERED HIMSELF... TWICE.
I JUST HOPE THAT PEOPLE SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE OF THIS ALL. ASIDE FROM RELIGION-EQUALITY AND CIVIL LEGAL RIGHTS. I HATE THAT PEOPLE TALK ABOUT GAY/LESBIANS THAT IF THEY ARE ABLE TO (RIGHTFULLY) MARRY AS ANY OTHER HUMAN CAN-AS SOME KIND OF APOCALYPSE AND THE END OF ALL PROCREATION OR SOME KIND OF DISEASE. THAT GAYS/LESBIANS VIOLATE OR WILL BRING CONSEQUENCE... THESE ARE ALL VERY NEGATIVE TERMS. OR CONTINUE THE PREJUDICE AND HATE BY DENYING THEM THE SAME RIGHTS AS ANYONE ELSE JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE DIFFERENT AND EVEN BORN THIS WAY. WE WOULD WANT OUR CHILDREN TREATED AS EQUALS AND CAN BE ANYTHING AND DO ANYTHING THAT THEY WANT... JUST THAT IF THEY ARE GAY/LESBIAN THEY CAN'T GET MARRIED AND HAVE THE SAME LEGAL RIGHTS TO ADOPT CHILDREN OR BENEFITS WHEN THEIR PARTNER DIES?
SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT OTHER ARRANGEMENTS COULD BE MADE (OTHER THAN MARRIAGE FOR GAYS/LESBIANS)-WELL THOSE SEVERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE TEDIOUS SEVERAL THINGS THAT NEED TO BE DONE-A WAITING GAME-A LONG, WINDED PROCESS... WHEREAS MARRIAGE IS A DONE DEAL. GAY/LESBIANS CAN BY-PASS THE HEADACHES AND WAIT AND JUST BE MARRIED. LEGAL AND BINDING AND EQUAL.
NOW-IF ONLY YOU COULD KEEP
NOW-IF ONLY YOU COULD KEEP UP ON COMMENTS POSTED ON THE SITE AS GOOD AS STREAMLINE (WHICH YOU SHOULD DO MORE OFTEN)! PEOPLE GET OFF SUBJECT AND PERSONALLY ATTACK! XO
GREAT JOB SJ WITH UPSTREAM
GREAT JOB SJ WITH UPSTREAM AND CHAT! TOO BAD PEOPLE FEEL THAT THEY HAVE TO BE RUDE AND HASTE TO GET THEIR POINT ACROSS! OTHER THAN THAT I FEEL THAT SJ DID A GREAT JOB WITH SOUND TO KEEPING ON IT WITH CHAT! XO
EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE!!!
IT'S A SCARE TACTIC-NOTHING
IT'S A SCARE TACTIC-NOTHING MORE...
TIME HASN'T CHANGED MUCH FROM WHEN I WAS IN SCHOOL AND ALL SCHOOL TAUGHT IN SEX-ED WAS ABOUT OUR VERY OWN BODIES/GENITALIA. THEY DIDN'T TALK ABOUT MARRIAGE PERIOD.
I DO ADMIT THAT AT THIS DAY AND LIVING IN AMERICA-SOME STILL DON'T STAND FOR EQUALITY AND FREEDOM (WHATEVER THAT MIGHT BE).
EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE!
its a scary thing... i
its a scary thing...
i have fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in my home. a little after i opened my basement door the alarm in the hall went off. i realized how hot it was so i decided to go to the basement to investigate in case of a fire. the basement was cold. so i went back upstairs to smell and look around hoping that it wasn't anything serious. then i realized that it must be my dryer.
now, i never leave appliances running when i leave my home or while i sleep for fear that a fire would start.
this is a brand new whirlpool front load dryer that i just purchased in feb. or a little after. there was no fire-thank goodness. but you can never trust any of these things.
kudos hon! =] kudos!
kudos hon! =] kudos!
QUEENHONEEYBEE BUT IT'S
QUEENHONEEYBEE
BUT IT'S MELISSA BTW =]
AGAIN-ASIDE FROM THE
AGAIN-ASIDE FROM THE SAME-SEX ISSUE UP FOR BALLOT.... ASIDE FROM HOMOSEXUALS...
THE WORDS WE CHOOSE AS HUMANS PORTRAY US.
FROM A BLACK PRESIDENT TO SOMALIANS IN MY HOMETOWN (THAT I WELCOME, BUT MOST DO NOT!!!) TO A PERSON'S RELIGION, OR MAYBE EVEN HOW THEY LOOK OR DRESS... MOST PEOPLE HAVE SOMETHING CRUEL, HATEFUL, DEMEANING, PREJUDICE, DISCRIMINATE TOWARDS THEM.
WHEN ALL THE WHILE-WE ALL HAVE FAULTS. THERE IS NO HIGH HORSE. WE ARE IN THE WRONG FOR THE WORDS AND HATE WE SO CHOOSE. BUT SOMEHOW-THOSE SAME PEOPLE CAN NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN ACTIONS AND MAYBE, JUST MAYBE SEE HOW THEY ARE ACTING.
THIS IS NOT BECOMING OF A PERSON(S) WHO JUMPS TO CONCLUSIONS AND BASHES PEOPLE.
HAHA! I NEEDED THAT GOOD
HAHA! I NEEDED THAT GOOD LAUGH HONEY!
NAME CALLING... HMMM... I
NAME CALLING... HMMM...
I DO NOT HATE, I AM NOT A BIGOT, AND THE ONLY THING THAT I FIND INTOLERABLE IS HUMANS BEING ILL-WILL TOWARDS OTHERS AND CONTINUING TO HATE, DISCRIMINATE, AND BE PREJUDICE.
MY POST WASN'T REALLY FOCUSED ON SAME-SEX MARRIAGE, BUT RATHER US-AS HUMAN BEINGS AND THE WORDS WE CHOOSE. PEOPLE ARE HARSH. I.E. SUCH AS ABOVE.
YOU'RE GOING TO VOTE HOW YOU WANT TO VOTE AND THAT COOL WITH ME. =]
EITHER WAY IN MY BOOK-THESE
EITHER WAY IN MY BOOK-THESE RISKS AND CHANCES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO AFFECT EVERYONE GAY-STRAIGHT-ASEXUAL... DISEASE IS NOT BIASED, IT DOES PREFER OVER THE OTHER... IT HAPPENS. NOT TOLERATING DANGEROUS LIFESTYLE HABITS FROM GAYS? BUT WHAT ABOUT STRAIGHTS? GAY OR STRAIGHT-SOME PEOPLE LIFE RISKY LIFESTYLES DUE TO THE BLEEPED UP CHILDHOOD THEY HAD, TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES THAT THEY'VE HAD TO ENDURE, OR GENETICS. WHERE IS THE COMPASSION AND LOVE FOR THE 'CHILD' THAT NEEDED GOOD PEOPLE IN THEIR LIVES, OR LOVING PEOPLE, OR NOT MENTALLY ILL? LOL! CAN'T HELP THAT HONEY!
IT IS UP TO US AS CARING, LOVING PEOPLE AND PARENTS TO INSTILL GOOD VALUES AMONGST OUR CHILDREN TO PROTECT THEMSELVES WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO SEX, LIFE, FINANCES, DRUGS-THERE IS NO PLACING BLAME ON SOMEONES SEXUALITY. ALL TOO OFTEN-KIDS ARE NOT GIVING THE RIGHT INFORMATION BY THEIR PARENTS ABOUT SEX AND DISEASES. ITS A GREAT TOPIC TO TALK ABOUT. THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON FOR A CHILD TO NOT GET INFORMED ABOUT SEX BY THEIR PARENTS. ABSTINENCE IS THE KEY. ITS IMPORTANT AS A PARENT TO BE FULLY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND DISCUSS THESE ISSUES TO PREVENT THEM FROM GETTING STDS, PREVENT THEM FROM NOT USING DRUGS, OR EVEN TEACHING THEM NOT TO HATE-NO MATTER HOW MUCH A PARENT DOES NOT WANT TO. ITS NOT OKAYING THE BEHAVIOR-BUT RATHER SHOWING THAT 'I AM A CARING PARENT AND THAT THEY GET THE INFORMATION FROM ME TO PROTECT THEMSELVES.'
CHILDREN ARE BORN GAY, THEY'RE NOT INFLUENCED. WHEN YOU CAN LOOK AT A TODDLER AND THINK SOMETHING IS OFF BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT TO PLAY WITH WHAT BOYS PLAY WITH OR GIRLS-WHAT GIRLS PLAY WITH-AND YOU KNOW THEN! THEY ARE NOT INFLUENCED.
AS FAR AS MENTAL ILLNESS-THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING MENTALLY ILL. IT EFFECTS AMERICANS AND PEOPLE ALL AROUND THE WORLD. MENTAL ILLNESS ISN'T BIASED. IT DOESN'T SAY ITS GOING TO GO FOR THIS PERSON MORE THAN THE OTHER. ITS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT PEOPLE LIKE TO MAKE LIGHT OF. I FEAR THAT THIS ALONE-AND HAVING A CHILD OR PERSON QUESTION WHO THEY ARE AND THEIR SEXUALITY OR A CHILD WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS THAT IS NOT GAY BUT HAS A MENTAL ILLNESS-WITH THIS BELIEF MAY BE POTENTIALLY HARMFUL TO THEIR OWN WELL-BEING IN FEAR OF NOT GETTING THE HELP THEY NEED OR NOT BEING ABLE TO GO TO THEIR PARENT FOR HELP. ITS RUMORS LIKE THESE THAT CAN HAVE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES.
I ASK AGAIN-WHERE IS THE COMPASSION? UNDERSTANDING? THE PARENTING SKILLS?
IF PEOPLE WEREN'T SURE-THEN
IF PEOPLE WEREN'T SURE-THEN THEY SHOULDN'T HAVE POSTED ANYTHING AT ALL. TAKE IT HOW THEY WANT IT, REALLY. BUT I CAN GUARANTEE THAT THEIR 'RECOGNITION' HAS TAKEN HERS OUT OF CONTEXT. I'M AM VOTING FOR IT TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE. TO HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS AMONGST MY NEIGHBORS... EQUALITY FOR ALL!
rec·og·nize (rek??g n?z?)
transitive verb recognized -·nized?, recognizing -·niz?·ing
1. to be aware of as something or someone known before, or as the same as that known to recognize an old friend after many years
2. to know by some detail, as of appearance; identify to recognize a butterfly by its coloring
3. to be aware of the significance of to recognize symptoms
4. to acknowledge the existence, validity, authority, or genuineness of to recognize a claim
5. to accept as a fact; admit; accept to recognize defeat
6. to acknowledge as worthy of appreciation or approval to recognize devotion
7. to acknowledge the legal standing of (a government, state, etc.) by some formal action, as by entering into diplomatic relations
8. to show acquaintance with (a person) by greeting
9. ? to acknowledge as having the right to speak, as in a meeting
THIS AD IS VERY MISLEADING
THIS AD IS VERY MISLEADING AND USED AS A SCARE TACTIC-NOTHING MORE.
I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT I AM ANGERED BY THE THINGS THAT I'VE HAD TO HEAR FROM THOSE AROUND ME AND ON POSTINGS OR SOCIAL-NETWORKING SITES AND THIS STUPID AD.
THE HATE THAT SO MANY EXPRESS AND THE IGNORANCE THAT THEY TRY TO USE TO INSTILL AMONGST THE CLEAR-HEADED, COMPASSIONATE ONES. IT AMAZES ME HOW IGNORANT PEOPLE REALLY ARE IN OUR SOCIETY.
'PEOPLE HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR, BUT FEAR ITSELF'-ITS AN INSECURITY. JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE EVEN SAYS GAY OR KNOWS SOMEONE WHO IS GAY-DOESN'T MEAN YOU'RE GOING TO TURN GAY OR YOUR CHILDREN OR WHAT HAVE YOU. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING GAY, BLACK, MUSLIM-WHATEVER IT MAY BE THAT A PERSON IS THAT PEOPLE FEAR. AND BTW THE TERM 'HOMO' IS MEANT IN A RUDE WAY. WE'RE NOT STUPID!
I HOPE THAT SOMEDAY MOST WILL REALIZE THAT THEY ARE CONTINUING HATE, PREJUDICE, DISCRIMINATION TO EFFECT OUR FUTURE AND OUR CHILDREN JUST BY THE WORDS WE CHOOSE TO SAY. WE ALREADY LIVE IN A CRUEL, HATEFUL WORLD? WHY, WHY DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE THIS METHOD OF MADNESS WHEN ITS ONLY GOING TO HARM THE FUTURE. PEOPLE WANT PEACE IN THE WORLD? BUT THEN THEY SAY HATEFUL, IGNORANT STUFF LIKE THIS?
WHERE IS THE COMPASSION? EMPATHY? RESPECT?
NO ONE CAN CONVINCE ANYONE TO VOTE FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE... YOU'RE GONNA VOTE HOW YOU'RE GONNA VOTE. THE BIGGER PICTURE-THE ISSUE IS HOW RUTHLESS, DISRESPECTFUL, HATEFUL, AND IGNORANT PEOPLE EXPRESS THEMSELVES ON SJ OR ANYWHERE?
I AM HONESTLY ASHAMED TO BE A HUMAN BEING, AN AMERICAN, A MAINER! THIS IS IS DISGUSTING-THE WORDS PEOPLE CHOOSE! JUST DISGUSTING!
W-O-W!!!
W-O-W!!!
i think that this is a great
i think that this is a great program! kudos to you for doing some kind of good in this world!
I keep hoping everyday that
I keep hoping everyday that our State and our Nation will someday overcome discrimination and prejudices and biased and close-minded... overcome HATE, overcome FEARS... It pains me to the core that at this day and age, TODAY-some humans have become so self-righteous and ignorant to the BIGGER picture. WE are all humans... we feel the same, we think the same, we are human. Have a little compassion. Maybe even mind your OWN business when the issue doesn't involve you or your future. WE are NOT sick, WE are not ill, WE are not a disease...
I know that the people of Maine will vote for human rights-period. Its a great accomplishment on Nov. 3rd elections. The power of positive thinking will help us in this endeavor... no more wishing/hoping/wanting... IT IS!
MARRIAGE RIGHTS FOR EVERYONE! SAME RIGHTS FOR EVERYONE!
I am sorry to inform, but
I am sorry to inform, but the IN-STATE gays and lesbians of Maine want same-right marriage laws and would like to bring the agenda to the table!
well that's just too bad...
well that's just too bad... i use to watch today... then katie couric left... then campbell brown... now this... i miss my old today! :(
had to see it for myself!
had to see it for myself! lol!
the situation is appalling.
the situation is appalling. i just hope that there are people who will take care of an animal if you didn't want it anymore. i am not so sure this is a classic case of someone who just couldn't take care of it-a human being would have more sympathy for animals than that. this is along with negligence and ignorance. i am not a cat person-i have two myself because life put them in my care for a reason... no matter how frustrating it is at times, i would NEVER abandon them or NEVER get them the proper medical care that they need to be healthy. they should have just dropped them off at the shelter to begin with. cruel and heartless. i am angered by some people's ignorance to properly take care of their pets. we have too many cats in the shelters all across maine who are in need of homes. everyone wants a kitty-well, most likely a full grown cat, a 9yr old cat, or any cat in a shelter may very well be a proper fit for your home. dogs/cats need us... please adopt a shelter animal.
i fear that just because a
i fear that just because a couple kids were recruited-that this will cause more negative attacks (verbal or otherwise) for the somali community in lewiston. all too often i hear more than negative things from people in my very own home town about the somali community even before this incident-which MANY times has compelled me to speak up... (whether i know the person or not) because i just can't sit back and take it. just like racial profiling-i believe this will heighten the verbal attacks and other negative stuff that some/most of the somali community have to endure. this is NOT ok. i understand that the government wants to make all members of the communities and people of the u.s. aware of the situation at hand... i guess there is really no way to bring it to the table without some kind of concern. i just hope ALL people of lewiston be more accepting overall of EVERYone instead of labeling, stereotyping, discriminate, or prejudiced because of someones choice of their religion or the color of skin... we already live in a cruel, hateful world.
I think that there is
I think that there is something intriguing about the fact that this program was started 25yrs ago as a non-profit organization and to this day continues to above and beyond what is expected of them.
Quoted from above: 'Identification is another important factor, and Crosby said communities are doing a better job of quickly finding and helping children who are abused in order to prevent them from needing help years later.'
I agree completely that identification is a NECESSARY factor especially when it comes to our youth. To many times have our youth been overlooked and labeled as a problem child or have social issues or what have you. I am not stating that ALL children that have these issues are being or have been abused... I just think that identification is certainly a start and detrimental to the well-being of our youth. Teachers, I believe, know their students all to well and I think that if the school systems were trained appropriately and are in question it could potentially be the voice for children who have been victimized and need help. All to many times-especially in the past-many children were overlooked all too often.
I like to think of myself as a survivor rather than victim... victim sounds so negative. Being a survivor means being empowered. We have to take the control now.
Also-I hear from a lot of people who make jokes or light of any topic regarding sexual abuse. I would just like to make people aware that is it not funny in any way. Its degrading. There is nothing funny about sexual abuse or being sexually abused. So I would just ask to please refrain from making such distasteful comments and think about the real seriousness of the joke. Maybe if we can also teach our youth, that some things as simple as a 'joke' can be harmful and upsetting to the people who have had to endure such heinous acts.
Kudos to SACC!
takota! you truly are a
takota! you truly are a great friend! =]
Hi Amy... My deepest and
Hi Amy... My deepest and sincerest thoughts are with you and your whole family during this difficult time. I told your sister, as I will do with you-IF YOU NEED ANYTHING-please, please, please let me know.
I pretty much wrote this in
I pretty much wrote this in response to CMP and CMP only... because that is pretty much what this particular story is in reference to as far as payment plan and help.
I don't burn candles in fear
I don't burn candles in fear that a fire could be started. They say you should keep candles 3' away from other objects. When I lost power just last week-I never left my candles unattended. Accidents happen every day out of lack of knowledge or feeling of desperation... but when it comes down to energy-I simply think it shouldn't be happening.
If landlords are so concerned and want to ensure SOME safety of their tenants-maybe a great idea would be to include electricity in the rent payment. If that means they have to result in an increase in the rent, so be it. It seems to have worked very well for tenants and CMP that rent and electricity is included.
My experience with CMP-its more than impossible to get them to have worked with me in the past, no matter how long, how well I had kept up payment during very trying times. It was even more impossible to get help from kind of temporary program in my time of need. There needs to be a better program from the State and CMP. We need to have CMP willing be able to work with all customers during the winter and the summer months. WHATEVER PROGRAM THEY HAVE NOW IS NOT WORKING AND NEEDS TO BE IMPROVED ALONG WITH THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE! We don't have another choice or option. It's CMP or nothing!
The facts are stuff happens. Events happen. It saddens me that people result in the way of thinking that they do and write the comments that they do to bash people, end up talking about politics, demeaning people, assume, stereotype... I could go on and on. NOT everyone in downtown is on Section 8 or getting help from the State. NOT everyone is a drug addict or alcoholic or smoker... It's easy for some to say things and generalize the whole population. We don't know what our neighbors been through. We don't live their lives. All I know is that us as humans-as PEOPLE have been or will be going through similar situations in our lives that make us feel the same emotions or will experience similar events... So for those many-get off your high horse and have some sympathy and compassion for the topic at hand-the real tragic issue here! Or don't bother to say anything at all!
maybe next time you want to
maybe next time you want to question and bash someone-try learning all the facts before coming to a conclusion!
Quoted from Above "The
Quoted from Above "The director of the Lewiston's Planning and Code Enforcement said renters using candles because their power has been turned off does happen. "But I don't think it's a significant problem," Gil Arsenault said."
How many times does a similar situation HAVE to occur? Shouldn't it have NOT even happened!?! Would it have taken everyone in the buildings to be harmed? It is true that we can't control what tenants chose to do or not do in their own 'homes'. I think anyone would result in burning candles and oil lamps for some kind of lighting if their power has been shut off. We've even heard stories of people using generators during winter months and dying or getting sick from carbon monoxide in an enclosed home. Its a normal act to try to do something like this in an act of desperation to have light or keep warm. A simple mistake.
CMP and other power companies are in the same category as people who sell oil/gas... in a sense. Its all about money while polluting our atmosphere!
Aside from this horrific tragedy-I think we have failed miserably in the State of Maine and CMP somewhere, somehow along the line of not having a better program/help for energy. NOT everyone can get a credit card because of lack of credit, no credit, or bad credit. It sounds like an easy thing to do. Times are hard and they seem to get harder-I wish that there was an better way to help our fellow neighbors in times on need. Better programs. Through the summer and winter. "Different rules apply from April 15 through Nov. 15." Does anyone remember how cold it was in Oct. last year-in the very beginning at that! It is difficult to get any kind of help! It's impossible to get help if you're a working class citizen-working everyday of your life-overtime... aside from the fact that ordinary people can't predict what tomorrow entails! Stuff happens, life happens... loss of job, what have you!
CMP is non-negotiable. It's on their terms whether you make the effort or not. You are late you say you can pay this much and they say no you have till this date to pay this+++ much! It's on their terms whether you've been paying in full the whole time. Then it causes panic and everything else... and deciding if that you're only going to eat maybe one time a day to have at least a few more dollars to pay them so you don't get shut off. I think they should be more willing to help people and more willing to take what the person can give in their time of need. Not everyone is a waste case or doesn't think that not paying them is no big deal. Plain and simple.
BTW-Never heard of CMP visiting a place before disconnecting! Never seen it either! What would be there purpose? DO MORE!
thoughts and prayers, big
thoughts and prayers, big hugs and a kiss
did it make you feel better?
did it make you feel better?
its so amazing what nature
its so amazing what nature can do naturally, rather using harsh chemicals or pesticides.
i am so sorry for your
i am so sorry for your loss... if there is any way that i can help, just let me know. my heart and thought are with you.
i think events like these just so how much energy companies should be willing to work with families-not only during the winter months. these are trying times for people and even more so for those who are trying to raise children. we do what we can do to survive or deal with situations at hand, never expecting the worse could possibly happen.
its no ones fault in this situation. do not put blame amongst yourselves.
rest in peace me thibodeau...
rest in peace me thibodeau...
its very common for an
its very common for an injured animal and/or fearful animal to bite-no matter how well they are trained or behaved and even in unfamiliar territory. no one ever knows until they are put in that situation. humans do strange things in similar situations/thoughts. its unfortunate-yes, and maybe a reminder how important it is to keep a constant eye on all animals.
thank goodness-this is a
thank goodness-this is a false alarm! btw
its very upsetting to know
its very upsetting to know that someone has forwarded the text to cause such an uproar. i had to call a friend after she had text my phone to tell her that its a false alarm. i would say for in the future-call the police station or the news to get confirmation before preceding with forwarding any messages by phone, text, email...