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| Red Cross drops Lincoln | |
| ripples resident Thursday, March 11, 2010: 12:42 pm  Neutral | While I will AGREE that The Red Cross( and all other "charitable" organizations) should focus on THE HOMEFRONT FIRST, it sounds to me that this is the "local" chapter. I would like clarification on this. But, I DO NOT understand why Lincoln county does NOT support this organization AT ALL !! Just exactly how can the citizens of Lincoln county expect help if they ARE NOT WILLING TO GIVE IT ?
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| Prep Basketball: Danville's Taylor tops boys All-Area team | |
| ADMIRAL FAN Thursday, March 11, 2010: 12:34 pm Neutral | Congrats to Jacody Duran and all the other area players that made the team. This is exactly what people have been saying for about 6 years now... Danville has all the talent and athletes that they need to be good. However they need a leader in the coaching position that can bring it all together and win the games they should be winning. Instead of getting embarrassed by teams they should be blowing out... Boyle made a coaching change in football and look where it got them this year. Ronnie Bottoms is a good coach and hopefully will be coaching in this area again soon. Even though Boyles basketball wasn't doing bad when he was there, when he left they hired a coach that could continue the success after him. Its time that Danvilles current and future players get the same shot at winning as other schools in this area, by hiring a proven coach that has a successful back round and knows what it takes to win during the season and off-season. It also wouldn't hurt if the coach has ties to this area. They got it right at Danville with Judy Mason. Look how much she has turned the girls program around and how bright of a future they have. Its no secret that this has been the problem with Danvilles boys basketball program for the last few years and its way past time to solve the problem. Its not fair to players, parents or Danville fans that know they should be a lot better then what they are. Go Ads!!!
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| Stumbo’s threat draws ire from area legislators | |
| cooter Thursday, March 11, 2010: 12:20 pm Neutral | Come on people, surely we can elect better than this. We seem to be sticking ourselves. Not too bright, Huh??????
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| Red Cross drops Lincoln | |
| LincolnCitizen Thursday, March 11, 2010: 11:12 am Neutral | Are you kidding me? We are costing the Red Cross too much money to help our citizens here at home but, yet they can send an untold amount of money out of the US to help others! I'm all for helping other but, how much money has Haiti given to the AMERICAN Red Cross? My view on that organization, a "charitable" organization has just changed. I hope that they stop sending the $500 per month through the United Way!
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| Letter: Cut government's apron strings | |
| hawkti62 Thursday, March 11, 2010: 11:06 am Neutral | Healthcare-what a mess our congress has made this thing because they are beholden to the wretched insurance companies. Healthcare is a right. You can read all about it - hawkti62@wordpress.com
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| zanderfan1969 Thursday, March 11, 2010: 11:06 am Neutral | paintme40....I totally agree about both sides. I tend to vote democratic and describe myself as a liberal. However, both the Republicans and Democrats forget about my needs and wants as a voting citizen. AMEN itsjustme! Well stated! Respond to this comment |
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| paintme40 Thursday, March 11, 2010: 9:56 am Neutral | I agree!!! If either side REALLY wanted healthcare reform...it would have already happened! Both sides are fighting because they can't agree on how a change will continue to line their pockets!
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| Job shadowing gives Boyle students real life experience | |
| Sheena4uk Thursday, March 11, 2010: 7:15 am Neutral | Clay - Thank you for the clarification - was scratching my head when I read the headline - but couldn't get to the full story. Appreciate your response. Sheena
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| Garrard water park study advances | |
| bbaker1956 Thursday, March 11, 2010: 4:58 am Neutral | We can have a water park,walking trails,beer sold on almost every corner but we can`t have a grocery store.Explain to me why we can`t buy food here in Lancaster but we can buy beer. With more people drinking and getting drunk,we have less police officers.Something has gone wrong in Garrard County,bad news from every angle,and no one in office has a clue about what is needed in Garrard County and in Lancaster.Get us a grocery store here first then we can talk of other things needed,but we will ask if a water park is really needed instead of more important things for us.
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| Lincoln man and his father implicated in sex case | |
| pissedoff85 Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 11:45 pm Neutral | I just wanted to post a few things first of all using your son's identied is wrong and you know the girl isn't that inicent in the act because she went back over four times and if they made her do that stuff the first time why go back. some one posted that if you are melested then you are most likley to melest a cild your self which I think that a a bunch of bs because I have been melested and I have two kids and I would hurt someone really bad if they hurt my babies and I would never do that to a child because it is sick. you know she had to lie about her age because i know that bobby baker the young one would never do something like that and for his father he has forhid father he has done stuff like that to people that i know very well and i wouldn`t put it past him to do it again. but it hurts me to hear you all say stuff about bobby baker when you all just know what you all read
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| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| neverheardsuch Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 10:47 pm Neutral | I'm sorry, I should have said that my thoughts are with both Waynes and Amys family. Also, what about the other person that was invovled, my thoughts are also with you. I'm sure they didn't mean for the accident to happen as was Amy not wanting the accident to happen. My thoughts are for all families that were involved. Respond to this comment |
| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| neverheardsuch Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 10:08 pm Neutral | I've known Wayne, his parents and his brother for awhile, I only know Amy as Waynes wife. It kills my soul that Lil Z was taken from them. I've thought about them all day long, almost cried at times and probably will for awhile, and I am only a friend, I can't imagine what the family is going through. My thoughts are with you all. On the thoughts of everybody else, Yes, 127 is more dangerous now than the old crooked 127 was long ago. I have also seen people pass 3-4 cars at a time, pass on the right side, double yellow line, etc. , but Police can't police the whole road, what people need to to do is be more aware, pay more attention and have more respect for others and themselves, don't be in such a hurry, it will be there when you get there. Again, my thoughts are with Wayne and family tonight. Respond to this comment |
| Job shadowing gives Boyle students real life experience | |
| clayphoto Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 9:52 pm Neutral | Pugil-sticks training teaches how to outmaneuver and overpower an opponent. This is part of training for the KY national guard.
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| Job shadowing gives Boyle students real life experience | |
| Sheena4uk Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 9:30 pm Neutral | O.K. could someone please explain to me what "playing this game" has to do with JOBS? Maybe I missed something because I don't have access to the entire story. Just seems ODD that the picture is of some 'boys playing' yet the heading of the article pertains to JOBS as well as the Kentucky National Guard.
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| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| jacksprat Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 8:15 pm Neutral | You can not blame the paper for putting the picture of the wreck in the paper. It is what they do. Any paper would do the samething. If you blast one for doing it then you have to blast them all. It is a very sad story. The loss of any life is always sad but when it is a child it is always much worse. I can not imagine the pain the family must be feeling. I also agree that people drive like complete idiots on that road. I do not know what happened so can not say who was at fault. But I do see it every day. People passing serveral cars at a time. People passing when there is traffice coming towards them. People using the should to pass moving traffic. People flying by cars on the right while they are stopped at an intersection waiting to turn left. People tailgating. Respond to this comment |
| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| myappy99 Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 7:53 pm Neutral | I worked with Amy what a wonderful person she is. I am sending prayers for her and her family. How hard this must be. I pray that you may be able to put your life together after such a bad accident. Love and hugs To Amy and may little Z be in the arms of angels to rest in peace.
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| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| sweetiepie Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 7:41 pm Neutral | Prayers and deepest condolances to the family. Tragic but more so when a child is involved. It seems that Dodge Intrepids do not hold up in crashes at all because if you all remember back in December another child and his mother lost their lives. Same kind of car and again involved with an SUV. So sad.
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| Boyle Emergency Management gets grant | |
| Unit#800 Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 7:11 pm Neutral | I hear digital not even worth the time or money. I know of alot of depts that switched to Digital and ran into alot of issues and switched back costing them alot of money.
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| Letter: Cut government's apron strings | |
| bluesman Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 6:26 pm Neutral | The alabama part and all.
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| bluesman Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 6:24 pm Neutral |
I offer my apologies then. Your post being right after mine it looked as though you were speaking to me on that part. Respond to this comment |
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| db!o Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 5:51 pm Neutral | I second that! milliehope....
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| milliehope Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 5:25 pm Neutral | well said Mr. Conway!
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| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| Jeff726 Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 4:39 pm Neutral | I have to disagree with the accusations leveled against the Advocate-Messenger, but that's not what I am here to talk about. I have been through that area many times and wonder why we don't hear about more serious accidents, with the way most people in this state drive. I just pray that the family is comforted and supported through such a terrible time. Respond to this comment |
| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| stephkey2003 Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 3:42 pm Neutral | I dont know what say, Zanne was just in Nursery on Sunday she did'nt want to go to her Sunday school class she wanted to stay with me and of corse she was a big help. May God Bless her family in this time of need.
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| itsjustme Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 2:12 pm Neutral | zanderfan said, "Most people do not realize how terrible it is to get coverarge until they are out and develop a condition that becomes "pre-existing". That's the problem in a nutshell. Most people refuse to look past their own noses. They think because they have a job and insurance it would never happen to them and to he[[ with everyone else. Respond to this comment |
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| zanderfan1969 Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 2:07 pm Neutral | Bluesman...great table with lots of history. It is interesting to see this information. Actually, my comment about fantasy planet was not intended for you. It was intended for the letter writer not you. Have a great day Bluesman. It is a nice venue to discuss ideas and thoughts. Respond to this comment |
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| zanderfan1969 Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 2:03 pm Neutral | Down by the creek, you are the very reason we need some healthcare reform in this country. Most people do not realize how terrible it is to get coverarge until they are out and develop a condition that becomes "pre-existing". My heart goes out to you as you battle your disease. My father died of cancer a few years ago. He was lucky to have been covered before he was diagnosed and lucky the insurance continued to pay. Somtimes insurance companies will stop paying as well if you use the coverage too much. Respond to this comment |
| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| EAH Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 1:23 pm Neutral | makes you want to hold your kids a little tighter and alot longer. i'm so sorry for the families.
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| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| softballmom Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 1:12 pm Neutral | This little girl was the neice of my sister-in-law. She was a very well behaved little one. When you saw her she always had a smile on her face. I want to sent my families condolances to her family in this tme of need. I wish Amy our prayers as she and Wayne are going through this time. Our prayers will be with the Downey and Vonlinger family tonight. Little Z will be missed by everybody, my three daughters really liked playing with her when they all got together. May God Bless this whole family.
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| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| Bily Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 1:09 pm Neutral | Prayers going up for the family. Reminds me that we are never promised our next breath so we must cherish each one we get.
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| bluesman Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 12:46 pm Neutral |
I was wrong, it used to be 19. Oh and the fantasy planet I live on is called reality. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._history_of_alcohol_minimum_purchase_age_by_state Respond to this comment |
| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| bluesman Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 12:37 pm Neutral | Were this wreck occured is a bad place. When they first opened the new 127 there were several bad wrecks at that area. There hadn't been one in quite a while. The article spoke about there not being a traffic light there, its not a good spot for a traffic light. What usually happens is someone waiting to turn, someone behind them dosen't want to wait, and passes on the shoulder right into someone else turning. My prayers are with this family.
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| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| Education_Rocks Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 12:23 pm Neutral | ChristieCummins, what do you expect from this paper? Compassion, reasonable and responsible reporting? That does not sell papers. Only exploiting the tragedy of others is what these people think sells their publication. The advocate (lower case intentional to show my lack of respect for this publication) has been guilty of this for as long as I remember, and that is quite a while. I too, extend my sincere compassion to the victims of this terrible event. I hope for the quick recovery of Amy, so that she may start to put this part of her life back together, and for her strength to move forward with her family and the ones who love and care about her. Although I do not know this child's father or his family, I hope for the same physical and emotional recovery for them as well. Respond to this comment |
| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| harleyrose Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 12:09 pm Neutral | My prayers are with this family. God be with them.
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| Update: 5-year-old dies after two-car collision near Hustonville | |
| ChristieCummins Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 11:55 am Neutral | God bless this family- Megan, Boo, Amy, and everyone else. I cannot imagine the pain they are going through right now, and will be praying that God gives them the strength to handle this tragedy. I do wish that the Advocate would refrain from posting pictures of fatal accidents, particularly in the case of a child. I'm sure Boo and Amy do not want to see this picture posted on the front page of the newspaper. If it was my child, I would not. I feel it's in very bad taste to do this. Please everyone pray for this family, they will need it to get through this. What a sad day... Respond to this comment |
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| down by the creek Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 11:46 am Neutral |
I have a cronic health problem no insurance will cover me for less than 1700.00 a month I cant afford that.Cant get any help from the goverment I go to dr when I can afford it,same with my meds,I agree with zanderfan1969 we need better health care in this state if you have health care great for you but some of us arent that lucky. Respond to this comment |
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| Bily Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 11:39 am Neutral | mdenis - no pardon necessary. I asked for the information. Thanks for providing the info. Bluesmen, thanks also.
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| Irish Festival kicks off Thursday in Danville | |
| justtodarnbad Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 11:37 am Neutral | I am so delighted that our friends from Ireland are visiting.This shows what we can do as a community.Thanks to all on the commission working on behalf of the citizens of Danville. I can't wait to attend as many events as possible. It's just to darn bad I can't attend all of them!!
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| Guest column: Science malpractice looks a lot like politics | |
| bmart Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 11:25 am Neutral | Science teacher, you did not respond to any of the points made by the RSS, RCS, or the IOP; you just went after my character as a biased observer. Are the RSS, RCS, and IOP equally poorly informed and biased as yours truly? Why did the IOP conclude there are integrity issues in this field? Why did all of these organizations stress the need to review the raw data and the statistical processes used in the “hockey stick?” Why do they think the “hockey stick” is important? Most importantly, what evidence, other than the “hockey stick,” supports AGW? Now notice, I did not say what supports global warming, I said what evidence supports anthropogenic global warming? How else can you prove AGW without a reliable long term temperature record? After all you have multiple competing hypotheses about why climate changes and the only way to determine which is significant and how significant is to control for all of the hypotheses in a statistical analysis. Next time respond to the issues and leave the character assassination at home. Respond to this comment |
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| zanderfan1969 Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 10:46 am Neutral |
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| kyvol98 Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 10:30 am Neutral | When did Health care become a right? Also, WWII pulled us out of the depression, although, at the time, many of the New Deal programs did bridge the gap between the depression and the strong workforce caused by WWII. Pres Obama, nor the dems or rep in DC care about everyone having healthcare, just how they can line their pockets and the pockets of their cronies. Respond to this comment |
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| Science Teacher Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 9:38 am Neutral | This single-minded focus on the "hockey stick" created from tree ring data collected by scientists at East Anglia Climate Research Center is starting to look psuedoscientific. In other words, cherry pick something (e.g., jargon used in an e-mail) that confirms a pre-existing bias or opinion that you have and then keep hammering the other side with that point. I don't know the details of what happened at East Anglia. Time will tell. This should not shake anyone's trust in the scientific process or university research. You should, though, doubt the content of this particular writer's opinions on human-caused global warming. The author has continued to draw sweeping conclusions from the East Anglia e-mails that have no support. For example, he continues to say that without the data produced by East Anglia, the hockey stick model falls apart and therefore human-caused global warming is a hoax or conspiracy. The hockey stick model of temperature has been produced by several independent lines of evidence (http://www.skepticalscience.com/Hockey-stick-without-tree-rings.html) so I wouldn't let your guard down about human-caused global warming. The East Anglia situation will work itself out. Know this though, whatever the resolution it will not affect the conlcusions that humans are causing global warmings and we need to change our behavior. Respond to this comment |
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| mdenis46 Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 9:31 am Neutral | Bily, pardon the history teacher in me -- two cases of which I'm aware -- in 1864, Lincoln replaced Maine's Hannibal Hamlin for VP and chose eastern Tennessee's pro-Union Andrew Johnson, probably to try to gain political support in those areas of the South where Union troops had control. In 1940, FDR chose Henry Wallace to replace John Garner, then in 1944, he replaced Wallace with Harry Truman.
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| zanderfan1969 Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 9:01 am Neutral | What fantasy planet do you call home? There is no place in the US, and I used to live in Alabama, that someone can waltz into a liquor store or bar and purchase alcohol legally under the age of 21. The Fedral Government withholds highway funds if a state does not have a legal purchase age at 21. Notice I said to purchase legally. Some states, like Texas, allow underage drinking, but not purchase, if the under 21 year old is sitting with a parent or guardian. So, an indivudual can die for their country and elect a president at 18, 19, and 20, but cannot buy a beer legally. Check your history and the passage of the minimum purchase age at 21 in 1984. Moreover, most health insurance plans cover full-time students to the age of 23. As someone who has worked in academia their entire adult life, covering full-time students until the age of 26 is not such a bad idea. Some students who start college at 18 spend 4 years getting a bachelors degree and maybe another 4 years getting a masters or doctorate. These people should be rewarded for this and coverage until 24, 25, or 26 makes so much sense to me. Students can worry about their education and not whether they will get sick and have to drop out of school. We need a healthcare solution in this country. Why not offer healthcare coverage to everyone at an affordable rate? Healthcare is a right not a privilige. People should not have to worry. Moreover, if we invested in wellness programs in this country and ways of managing our wellness and not our sickness, we might be in a better place. Many chronic diseases can be avoided if we followed a correct diet and exercise regime. That is not to say you still could not develop high blood pressure, cholesterol, or diabetes. You have a smaller chance of developing if you monitor your wellness. Something is not working in this country healthcare-wise and we need a solution. A solution will come if work for it. Our President has offered up a plan. I did not see W offer a plan in the 8 years he was in the White House but he did start a war that was unwarrented. Oh, and he did increase the debt of this country when Clinton left a surplus. I am not asking the government to be my nanny but the government needs to help American citizens find a solution to the healthcare crisis. What is wrong with social programs? FDR got us out of a depression with the WPA and starting social security. The WPA project was amazing! It gave jobs to citizens and allowed the government to build roads, bridges, and damns. Again, we need another FDR to fix this health crisis. I am not comparing President Obama to FDR but I am saying that if Obama could fix health care, history will remember him as a great man. Respond to this comment |
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| bluesman Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 7:49 am Neutral |
Alabama used to allow 18 year olds to drink beer, but not hard liquor. I don't know if thats still the case or not. Respond to this comment |
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| bluesman Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 7:45 am Neutral |
Yep he can. Respond to this comment |
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| Bily Wednesday, March 10, 2010: 7:11 am Neutral | All posters. I am not as much as a history buff, but I have a question. Can a current President (Obama) if he so chooeses to run again, can he change Vice - President nominees? Has this ever been done before? I am not saying that I have anything against Biden just asking the question? Everyone have a good day.
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| Lincoln man and his father implicated in sex case | |
| shellak47 Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 11:43 pm Neutral | Quiche? I can't think of anything that would make it taste good. Gfan, I would rather argue with OFan. I mean that insultingly, not sarcasticaly. Intelligent debates are fun. You are just........well, if you do hang them all, then we will have prosperity. WOn't have the need to eat Liberals. There will be plenty of food grown on our own lands. Defended from invasion, protected from "big brother" AKA gfan and his cronies wanna be, and taking care of our children. I have a dream.................and then I woke up to reality. I cannot control all of the world's feelings through legislation. I cannot control people through disarmament. I cannot turn this country into a Socialist state. I cannot have my way all the time. I had a dream, but it was more of a nightmare. I couldn not wake up, as it was reality. Can you imagine what our Washington or Jefferson would think of what WE have allowed our country to become? Paul Revere would weep over the grave of Nathan Hale and ask, did he give his life in vain? Respond to this comment |
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| Guitarzan Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 11:14 pm Neutral | Some 30 states have statutes that allow for parents to pay extra premiums for their family plan and keep the 21 – 26 dependent child who is in school on the plan (if they have no dependents of their own)… The 21 -26 year age group is the largest uninsured demographic in the country… people that age lucky enough to land a good job often still have to wait for promotions or mobility to other employment to get a job with fringe benefits like an insurance policy supplemented by their employer… At the same time, that age group is highly unlikely to be using medical care and running up costs for much more than accidents—the major expenses it takes to maintain the 55 and over crew in America far outweighs the expense it takes to fix the younger ones. I would speculate that the insurance companies who offer the plan to up to 26-year-old dependents actually make some pretty good money on those premiums, paying out a lot less than they take in. What’s a 24-year-old doing still hanging onto his parent’s family plan? If he isn’t a student, he is not on the plan… If he is a student, good for him—that likely means he is in graduate school or is doing the “super senior” 5-year-plan that many teacher education majors require these days. It just makes good sense: it is more likely the 24-year-old American does not have a good plan of his or her own. When the “kid” falls off the second balcony of the hotel in Ft. Lauderdale and it costs 10,000 dollars to fix him, at least the government dole isn’t called in—if he’s a student, his parent’s paid policy covers it. If he’s not in school, he can cover his own insurance by getting a job, and if he can’t get a job, maybe he ought to go to a school and prepare better to do so… Respond to this comment |
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| jdonne Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 11:14 pm Neutral | Wow, I never knew the hidden socialistic dangers of having children remain on their parents' insurance until I read this letter. Glad that is cleared up. I am sure the young republicans club at all our state universities is going to have a field day making sure their members are paying cold hard cash for their own policies. Jeez. And where can an 18 year old legally drink? Just wondering... Respond to this comment |
| Birth surprises Harrodsburg woman | |
| bluesman Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 10:55 pm Neutral |
Goodness, you'd think no one ever gave birth before modern hospitals. How did the human race ever get to our current number. Respond to this comment |
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| bluesman Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 10:53 pm Neutral |
Sarah just went down a notch in my book then. I don't really care for beck. Respond to this comment |
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| i_heart_art Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 10:44 pm Neutral | Disturbing at best. I find it hard to belive that these people dont know. I can feel a strong thunderstorm coming on. Oh and the fact she did not call 911. Should have been 1st thing. If the baby had airway obstruction she would not have know. Or low body temp, or a septic infection.... Not worth losing the baby to run errands and play show and tell.
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| itsjustme Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 9:40 pm Neutral | You're too late with your VP nominee anyway, bluesman. $$arah already said on Oprah, I think, that Glen Beck would make a great VP candidate.
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| bluesman Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 9:14 pm Neutral |
LOL The question, would you be like all the hollywood celebs who said they'd move to canada, or france if bush was elected, but then didn't? Respond to this comment |
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| bluesman Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 9:12 pm Neutral | Healthcare reform is starting to give me a headache. Heres how I'm seeing it, my daddy was born in 1946, the doctor drove from liberty to ellisburg (about 20 miles or so), delivered my dad, and charged 5 bucks. I've still got the canceled check. Now I realize that as time goes on things get higher. When my child was born in 01, with no complications, the price tag was 6500 dollars. While I realize thats 55 years or so, thats some serious darned inflation. The doctor was in the delivery room for about 15 minutes. The doctors charge for 15 minutes was 1500 dollars. Thats 100 dollars per minute. Dang am I in the wrong business. Basicaly it seems to me that people used to become a doctor because they wanted to make a living and help people. Now they become a doctor to become rich. Yes I believe there is a problem with insurance companies, but I belive theres a problem with the system in general including peoples attitudes. Peoples attitudes are going to have change, and we need to get away from the idea of get as rich as you can who cares how many people you step on along the way. Untill we do that, you can pass as many reform laws as you wish, it wont accomplish anything.
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| itsjustme Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 8:38 pm Neutral | Obama Fan is right, jack. Republican health care proposal states until age 25.
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| Obama Fan Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 8:19 pm Neutral |
Parents would have the option to keep their children on their insurance plan till they are 26 if the child is a full time student. This is not so outrageous when you consider that most states already allow full time students to remain on the plan up to the age of 25. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/08/13/cnn-truth-squad-will-college-students-who-cant-remain-on-parents-insurance-policies-because-of-age-be-insured-under-the-obama-plan/?fbid=5pWG42MgDTO Respond to this comment |
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| jacksprat Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 7:30 pm Neutral | Where did you read this or in what speach did he say this. I am far from being an Obama fan but I have not heard this. Share your sources please....
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| County-run police force proposed in Garrard | |
| RayJay44 Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 7:14 pm Neutral | This is just another case of Mr. Wilson trying to show the good people of Garrard County that he is their savior. He should declare Marshall Law and take over everything. That's a little overboard but the good people would let him get away with it. Could someone please explain to me why he needs more than one asst. He has a judge exe. asst. and a special asst. What's up with that ? Respond to this comment |
| Danville cable contract up for renewal | |
| harleyrose Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 6:17 pm Neutral | I was hoping that Insight covered Danville; but they do not. With me moving back to Danville thought it would be great for me to just transfer my services. However they do not and I do not like Time Warner either.
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| Bily Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 5:18 pm Neutral | Thanks EAH
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| EAH Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 4:26 pm Neutral | i get all local channels at my house. i think people are scared of dish because of the way it used to be. we were just now able to get dish because of a new sat. that came out. all channels are clear as can be...rain or snow. so far we love dish and will never go back to cable. it's time there was some cable competition in this town!
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| Letter: A faithful guide | |
| hawkti62 Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 4:10 pm Neutral | Excellent reminder about one of the greatest documents ever written. And now for something completely different: I for one will be happy as heck when that stupid dog race is over so I don't have to look at Joe the Plumber's mistress anymore. Enough.
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| itsjustme Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 3:53 pm Neutral | I think I'd like Canada.
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| Prep Football: KHSAA rules Will Dunn ineligible for athletics at Boyle | |
| LDCitizen Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 3:14 pm Neutral | It strikes me as odd how many of you actually think Mr. Dunn should be able to violate KHSAA regulations. Really, do you people think there aren’t reasons that the KHSAA has these rules? What I find even funnier are the excuses given to justify some of your positions. The best one was “he has a better chance to go to college if he can transfer”. If that is justification then where does it stop? How about, “It’s not a violation to pay a kid a monthly stipend and give him a new car to entice them to transfer…he’ll get a better education and be able to go to a better college”. Really, are some of you hearing yourselves? Football, as all sports, teach young kids many valuable lessons that prepare them for a tough road ahead. Primarily that there are rules and you must abide by them just as everyone else does. Everyone is equal on the field in that respect. Neither your ability to play a sport well, your status within a community, or the amount of money in your bank account entitles you to be above the law. You all know that the only reason he is switching residences it to further his athletic career and that is a blatant violation of the rules. It doesn’t matter what “extenuating” circumstances you try to dream up. I learned better values than this growing up in Danville but I guess that all boils down to who is doing the teaching. I had a great one and if Mr. Dunn had made the right choice, he would’ve had a great one too. Respond to this comment |
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| bluesman Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 2:27 pm Lowly Rated (-8) | Sarah for Pres, and Bunning for vice.
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| Danville cable contract up for renewal | |
| Bily Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 2:06 pm Neutral | Here in the North Country I pay $129 for cable, internet, and phone. Not sure how much longer that will last. My wife just recently asked them what they could do for our bill so they knocked off $10 and tookaway the High Spee d internet and gave me a slower option, but even that option is tolerable. By cutting my bill $10 a month they felt like they were doiing me a favor.
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| Birth surprises Harrodsburg woman | |
| AnAmerican Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 1:16 pm Neutral | lol could you imagine the phone call to the husband/boyfriend Her "uh Hunny, you have a suprise when you get home" Him "uh OK, what is it" Her "mm, its a suprise" Him "uh Ok, .... what is it" Her "Its a suprise I tell ya, and by the way pick up some diapers" Him "mmm OK?" Just a good thing both mommy and baby are doing good and health :) Respond to this comment |
| Danville cable contract up for renewal | |
| AnAmerican Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 1:11 pm Neutral | I have had Time Warner in the passed and I will leave it that way, overpriced, customer service (almost a oxymoron), service people where somewhat knew what they where doing (even had to help one get my cable modem up and running? and he worked for the service provider). I have DirectTV, I like the service much better then traditional cable providers. Even though the DTV remote wont work on any of the new RCA tv's, but i can leave with it. Cable vs Sat TV .. is more of a personal choice, but Danville should actually go around shopping for Bids from another provider. Respond to this comment |
| Danville cable contract up for renewal | |
| centralkygal Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 1:07 pm Neutral | Two friends who live in Lexington use Insight for cable + Internet, with no extra pay channels or other services. Their bill? About $81 a month. My bill for comparable services here in Danville (again, no extra channels, HD, or anything special) - $116. I agree that it's time for the city to shop around for a new cable vendor.
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| Birth surprises Harrodsburg woman | |
| mommy1 Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 1:05 pm Neutral | This is amazing, but I don't understand how you don't know you're pregnant? It wasn't her first child, either?!! I AM CONFUSED?
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| Letter: A faithful guide | |
| itsjustme Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 12:50 pm Highly Rated (+6) | Yeah, Democrats thank God she isn't like the rest of them, too!!! The rest of them show signs of having a brain.
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| Danville cable contract up for renewal | |
| buckeyefan Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 12:48 pm Neutral | i agree time warner is horrible,we moved recently and was billes 2 months in advavane totalling a $500 cable bill basically for servives yet used,being from columbus,ohio we had 3-4 differant cable choices plus dish so time warner needs a competitor here in danville. the prices they charge are outrages but untill something is done we are stuck
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| Letter: A faithful guide | |
| Bily Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 12:44 pm Highly Rated (+9) | This conservative is really not sure who he wants to run in the next Presidential race but I don't want Palin.
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| Danville cable contract up for renewal | |
| Bily Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 12:37 pm Neutral | EAH, do you get the local news channels? I know up here in the north country that we would not. Now having said that we have Time Warner Cable and the ocsts here are outrageous. I am thinking about going satalite but not sure whether to take the plunge into it. Never had it before. What kind of a payment monthly do you pay? Thanks for sharing.
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| Birth surprises Harrodsburg woman | |
| Bily Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 12:26 pm Neutral | Imagine going to work and coming home and finding out you have another son. What a story to tell this little one when he gets older. Thanks for sharing.
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| Danville cable contract up for renewal | |
| EAH Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 12:21 pm Neutral | time warner is horrible! we went without cable (and sat. because trees blocked all signals) for over year just so we didn't have pay time warner money. If you stope and think about it, they play the same show on like 3 different channels trying to trick you into thinking you have choices. we have sat. now and love it. no interference, hbo, showtime, and more all at the same cost. wow, i sound like a commercial for dish!
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| Letter: A faithful guide | |
| j2109 Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 12:06 pm Lowly Rated (-5) | We know she's not all that, but she's not Hilary or one of the other women (read as: women that look like men) that parades around Washington saying equally stupid stuff, making outrageous claims, or just being hideous. We all know she is a special kind of jackass, but thank God she isn't like the rest of them.
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| Birth surprises Harrodsburg woman | |
| j2109 Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 12:00 pm Neutral | This has story of the year written all over it. I know a couple pregnant women that would love to have a pregnancy that consists of no symptoms/ side effects. She doesn't look that big either, all the ones on the MTV seem pretty big.
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| Danville cable contract up for renewal | |
| j2109 Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 11:51 am Neutral | In all the places I have lived in KY, this is the worst cable company I have come across. The city would be doing itself and the citizens a favor by bringing in another company. Insight is really good. The cable I had in Louisville was cheaper than hear, especially the internet/ phone bundle deal they offer. Please get rid of time warner.
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| Letter: A faithful guide | |
| itsjustme Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 11:25 am Neutral | He does not say it's in the Constitution, but one who does not know would think so because he has lumped it in with “conceived in liberty” and “dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal” right down to the quotes. As Obama Fan pointed out, $$arah Palin thinks it is and the conservatives believe she's all that and a bag of chips. Respond to this comment |
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| Obama Fan Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 11:01 am Highly Rated (+5) | As Sarah Palin said regarding "under God" in the pledge, "If it's good enough for the Founding Fathers then it's good enough for me!"
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| Letter: U.S. facing health care shipwreck | |
| j2109 Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 10:57 am Neutral | What an entertaining way to accurately describe our current state of affairs in the USO (united states of obama). Bravo. I would buy a ticket to see this at the norton centre.
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| Guest column: Science malpractice looks a lot like politics | |
| j2109 Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 10:51 am Neutral | It is good that people have become more environmentally aware, but everyone but crazy left-wing environmental terrorists could see the writing on the wall. The world is no ending due to global warming. These scientist should lose their licenses and all financial support from world governments.
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| Letter: Let Democrats write columns | |
| j2109 Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 10:43 am Neutral | Is the gov going to pay for doctors educations if this passes? If they don't you will find that the number of premed and med students will drop. No person in there right mind would put themselves through the rigors of 10years of schooling knowing they stand no chance of being compensated and won't even be able to pay of the $500k they had to borrow to get through school.
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| Facts on trade tax the common sense of politicians | |
| j2109 Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 10:28 am Neutral | The numbers being provided are pretty meaningless without information about inflation and U.S. growth rates. If the number of workers grew by 50% and the economy grew 37%, then you would net a loss of 13%. This is just an example, but it is as valuable as the numbers provided in the article since there is no point of reference to work from.
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| j2109 Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 10:10 am Lowly Rated (-6) |
I don't see where the author made any claim that the words "under God" were in the constitution. He simple said our nation has been described by those terms. Respond to this comment |
| Letter: A faithful guide | |
| itsjustme Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 9:54 am Neutral | "In 1954, during the McCarthy era and communism scare, Congress passed a bill, which was signed into law, to add the words "under God." The current Pledge reads: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands; one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Congress passed the Coinage Act of February 12, 1873. It also said that the Secretary "may cause the motto IN GOD WE TRUST to be inscribed on such coins as shall admit of such motto." Religious Tolerance.org Department of the Treasury Respond to this comment |
| People: Working around college kids a treat for dining hall worker | |
| atbrow00 Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 9:21 am Neutral | Fantastic story! Sue truly is the best!
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| Science Teacher Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 8:08 am Neutral | Of course, the words "under god" are not in the Constitution. I believe they were not even in the original pledge of allegiance but added in the 1950's by Eisenhower on the advice/pressure from religious groups.
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| Lincoln man and his father implicated in sex case | |
| sweetiepie Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 7:05 am Neutral | Alot of comments about the girls computer use. There are such things as parental controls for these things. Every parent with kids should constantly monitor what their kids are doing. I am not faulting the child for being naive about her mouthing off on the thing but I do wonder how a parent could not be more diligent about monitoring what was going on. Call me strict but I limited the time and had alerts sent on what my youngest was doing when I got the thing. He hated that but for his safety I had to. It's called protecting them from themselves. This is a horrible example of what happens when kids are allowed too much access and freedom to modern "conveniences". As for those who prey upon children as these animals did, they deserve nothing short of castration for it. See if that will control those urges.
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| Input sought for downtown Danville grocery store | |
| ripples resident Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 4:43 am Neutral | If they want inout they need to FULLY explain how it works. You know, the pros and cons !!!
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| K-9 Corner for March 9: Size Matters, choose a dog to fit your lifestyle and home | |
| Habitat4Dogs Tuesday, March 9, 2010: 12:54 am Neutral | If you are set on buying a puppy please download and read, “How To Buy A Puppy” before you consider parting with your money. It is free at howtobuyapuppy.net Buying a puppy without problems is harder than most people think. Finding a responsible and knowledgeable breeder is very difficult. howtobuyapuppy.net Respond to this comment |
| Lincoln man and his father implicated in sex case | |
| Guitarzan Monday, March 8, 2010: 9:31 pm Neutral | No shellak, why hang them? I thought you said one time you and your buddy think they tastes just like chicken... you hang em, you can't then survive off of trying to suck the life blood out of em. When the liberals are gone, yall would be turning on each other. And ole west conservatives, I am afraid, taste just like leftover yellow quiche... wouldn't be very satisfying I am afraid. Even yore powder sprinkled on it wouldn't drown out the taste of the fluff you are made of...
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| Input sought for downtown Danville grocery store | |
| D-ville Native Monday, March 8, 2010: 9:24 pm Neutral | Sounds like JD is scared to death to make any further investmenst into this property and wants some of us to put some skin in on the deal. $199 would be an easy investment but probably not going to give any return. I have tried to do a little reasearch on co-op grocery stores and find that most of them are accepted in communities that either have no grocery store or the town is so huge the reisdents around the store enjoy it so they dont have to travel across large busy cities or transfer across public transportation. I like the idea of the grocery but feel that there may be better sutied business for the location. I would probably enjoy the local produce and other random local goods but will still have to make routine trips to the supermarket. The attached spirits boutique could help. Real businesses would be helpful, "Main Street" busniesses, (Boutiques), are cute in Danville but not practical for the most part. Great for tourist. Not much there that are necessary products and very high in price. Fortunatly there are a few great ones and also mixed in with essential services like food and banks... So the grocery, cool idea but I could take it or leave it.
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| Lincoln man and his father implicated in sex case | |
| shellak47 Monday, March 8, 2010: 9:17 pm Neutral | You are right about one thing: I think that the ole west standards were better. You didn't have the crime then that you have now. However, my small mind had one addition to make things better. When you hang "them varmits", why not hang all the Liberals so we can get back to a decent form of government. Then again, maybe hanging is to good for our local socialists?? Respond to this comment |
| Off The Record: 'Bumbling Bunning' needs to come home | |
| itsjustme Monday, March 8, 2010: 9:09 pm Neutral | The difference, Jeff, is that the right likes to envision themselves as the "fiscal conservatives" when it suits them, that is. But they had not problem running up record deficits in 2003, 2004, and 2005. Where were Bunning's and the other Republican's objects then? The right is against big government. But Bush grew government more than any other President in history. Where were Bunning's and the other Republican's objections then? Bush asked for and received the first stimulus package and a bailout of Wall Street. Where were Bunning's and the other Republican's objections then? Bunning voted against the "pay as you go" bill, but then when it passed, he throws a tantrum like a spoiled five year who lost. Hypocrisy is when you say one thing and do another. Just like these four examples. Heck if it hadn't been hurting people who needed their unemployment benefits, I would have hoped he continued his impasse from now on. I figure he created a lot of democrats with his little stunt. Respond to this comment |
| Off The Record: 'Bumbling Bunning' needs to come home | |
| Guitarzan Monday, March 8, 2010: 9:00 pm Neutral | Well Jeff726, not everybody identifies their political intelligence by just being on one or other "team." I've got just as many concerns with a lot of the democrats. especially those who stood by and didn''t do much when we were spiraling into depression and axis of evil wars which did little for us in relation to the human death costs and the national debt costs. I think too many Americans today just think wearing the jersey of one of the political parties is adequate enough to be a participating citizen. I criticize Bunning's hypocrisy not from the Democratic party view, but from one American citizen who wants all elected leaders to act with sense and logic.
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| Lincoln man and his father implicated in sex case | |
| Guitarzan Monday, March 8, 2010: 8:56 pm Neutral | 1973 that's nice to hear. The problem of course is that you are right--to the demented adults looking for 13-year-olds, she is in fact just a piece of cake to them... but they destroy her by not recognizing that no matter what she acts like she wants,. in reality she's just a little girl, who will someday have children of her own perhaps... I understand what you were trying to say
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