Comments for The Rock River Times http://rockrivertimes.com The Rock River Times - THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1993 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:08:07 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Attorney General shares top consumer complaints of 2011 by John http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/01/18/attorney-general-shares-top-consumer-complaints-of-2011/comment-page-1/#comment-4617 John Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:08:07 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35404#comment-4617 This is a very relevant article for anyone interested in measuring satisfaction survey and customer complaints. Especially the automation part I find quite interesting and relevant. <a href="http://www.surveytool.com/customer-complaints/" rel="nofollow">Customer Complaints</a> This is a very relevant article for anyone interested in measuring satisfaction survey and customer complaints. Especially the automation part I find quite interesting and relevant.
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]]> Comment on Guest Column: Biondo’s misconceptions on the purpose of the library by Jenny http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/guest-column-biondo%e2%80%99s-misconceptions-on-the-purpose-of-the-library/comment-page-1/#comment-4616 Jenny Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:41:39 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35628#comment-4616 Brilliantly said. Brilliantly said.

]]> Comment on Charles Story: The only petition that counts by Anonymous http://rockrivertimes.com/2011/02/11/charles-story-the-only-petition-that-counts/comment-page-1/#comment-4615 Anonymous Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:09:58 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=28900#comment-4615 As if. http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/saveourrockfordlibrary/ As if.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/saveourrockfordlibrary/

]]> Comment on Guest Column: Biondo’s misconceptions on the purpose of the library by Anonymous http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/guest-column-biondo%e2%80%99s-misconceptions-on-the-purpose-of-the-library/comment-page-1/#comment-4614 Anonymous Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:09:29 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35628#comment-4614 Hmm. It seems that if you visit certain publishers, they will tell you that they don't let libraries rent their ebooks. Plus, libraries and bookstores / online retailers are completely different. By the way, I fully support the SOL movement and am not part of a union OR Occupy Rockford. I don't even have a job. Food for thought. Hmm. It seems that if you visit certain publishers, they will tell you that they don’t let libraries rent their ebooks. Plus, libraries and bookstores / online retailers are completely different.

By the way, I fully support the SOL movement and am not part of a union OR Occupy Rockford. I don’t even have a job. Food for thought.

]]> Comment on Occupy Rockford to rally against Defense Authorization Act Feb. 3 at East State, Mulford by David C. http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/02/occupy-rockford-to-rally-against-defense-authorization-act-feb-3-at-east-state-mulford/comment-page-1/#comment-4609 David C. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:39:33 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35699#comment-4609 Finally someone is protesting something worth protesting. Sadly, not one in a thousand Americans has a clue what CONgress passed and the Head Clown signed into law. Only the illiterate can imagine that the indefinite detention provisions of the NDAA are remotely consistent with the US Constitution. That this vitriol was passed and signed is a testament to how far the USA has drifted from the MYTHS most people living here still believe. Finally someone is protesting something worth protesting.

Sadly, not one in a thousand Americans has a clue what CONgress passed and the Head Clown signed into law.

Only the illiterate can imagine that the indefinite detention provisions of the NDAA are remotely consistent with the US Constitution. That this vitriol was passed and signed is a testament to how far the USA has drifted from the MYTHS most people living here still believe.

]]> Comment on Occupy Rockford to rally against Defense Authorization Act Feb. 3 at East State, Mulford by Adria http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/02/occupy-rockford-to-rally-against-defense-authorization-act-feb-3-at-east-state-mulford/comment-page-1/#comment-4607 Adria Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:30:28 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35699#comment-4607 Regardless of how people feel about the Occupy Movement, we are trying to promote awareness in our community with Occupy Rockford. People need to stop thinking that they cannot effect change in our country. Today was a great turn our for the NDAA protest. People need to learn to educate themselves on what is happening, and then show that we will no longer be silent. Every person has a voice. Let it be heard! :-) Regardless of how people feel about the Occupy Movement, we are trying to promote awareness in our community with Occupy Rockford. People need to stop thinking that they cannot effect change in our country. Today was a great turn our for the NDAA protest. People need to learn to educate themselves on what is happening, and then show that we will no longer be silent. Every person has a voice. Let it be heard! :-)

]]> Comment on Occupy Rockford to rally against Defense Authorization Act Feb. 3 at East State, Mulford by James http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/02/occupy-rockford-to-rally-against-defense-authorization-act-feb-3-at-east-state-mulford/comment-page-1/#comment-4606 James Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:48:23 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35699#comment-4606 All these protest/rallies don't change anything at all. You people are wasting your time because nobody cares about the Occupy movement except the Occupyers themselves. All these protest/rallies don’t change anything at all. You people are wasting your time because nobody cares about the Occupy movement except the Occupyers themselves.

]]> Comment on Guest Column: Biondo’s misconceptions on the purpose of the library by Jen http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/guest-column-biondo%e2%80%99s-misconceptions-on-the-purpose-of-the-library/comment-page-1/#comment-4605 Jen Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:32:13 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35628#comment-4605 I believe Mr. Strong is the same guy who wanted to ban some books from the library which he did not understand or accept. Digital technology is here. It's not going away. Go visit with some publishers and learn how they're industry is being affected. I really don't think this group of concerned citizens is telling their true agenda. I think this is all employee union driven. I believe Mr. Strong is the same guy who wanted to ban some books from the library which he did not understand or accept. Digital technology is here. It’s not going away. Go visit with some publishers and learn how they’re industry is being affected. I really don’t think this group of concerned citizens is telling their true agenda. I think this is all employee union driven.

]]> Comment on Obama administration proposes historic clean car standards by Volvo Berkeley http://rockrivertimes.com/2011/11/18/obama-administration-proposes-historic-clean-car-standards/comment-page-1/#comment-4604 Volvo Berkeley Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:20:32 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=34368#comment-4604 The only concern is that car prices may increase as a result of CAFE. The cost of the development of these efficient cars will most likely passed on to consumers. The only concern is that car prices may increase as a result of CAFE. The cost of the development of these efficient cars will most likely passed on to consumers.

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by Bridget Von Hammersm http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4603 Bridget Von Hammersm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:22:11 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4603 Your friends at the Red Star are last with the story once again. However, they do raise an interesting question. WHY DID THE WILLIS TEAM THINK LEWIS WAS ARRESTED FOR SPEEDING? DID LEWIS LIE TO HIS COLLEAGUES? OR ARE THEY SO INCOMPETENT THEY CANNOT PREPARE AN ACCURATE NEWS RELEASE? The following is from the Red Star: A Rockford School District news release issued this week gave Lewis a chance to explain the charges after a “disgruntled” former employee demanded the district release the 2010 arrest record. “Lewis was stopped by the Illinois State Police in Will County for speeding,” according to the release. However, speeding was not among the charges Lewis received that day. He was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content over .08, improper lane use and illegal parking on the median. The release did not mention the DUI charges. Your friends at the Red Star are last with the story once again. However, they do raise an interesting question. WHY DID THE WILLIS TEAM THINK LEWIS WAS ARRESTED FOR SPEEDING? DID LEWIS LIE TO HIS COLLEAGUES? OR ARE THEY SO INCOMPETENT THEY CANNOT PREPARE AN ACCURATE NEWS RELEASE? The following is from the Red Star: A Rockford School District news release issued this week gave Lewis a chance to explain the charges after a “disgruntled” former employee demanded the district release the 2010 arrest record. “Lewis was stopped by the Illinois State Police in Will County for speeding,” according to the release. However, speeding was not among the charges Lewis received that day. He was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content over .08, improper lane use and illegal parking on the median. The release did not mention the DUI charges.

]]> Comment on Guest Column: Forest preserve clear-cut: Restoring by destroying? by VeryModest http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/guest-column-forest-preserve-clear-cut-restoring-by-destroying/comment-page-1/#comment-4602 VeryModest Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:18:21 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35624#comment-4602 I'll just keep saying what I've been saying.... Which park is next, because you know they aren't done? I’ll just keep saying what I’ve been saying…. Which park is next, because you know they aren’t done?

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by Susan G. http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4600 Susan G. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:19:23 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4600 Of course current board and administrators will back up their own. Turn the other way and ignore that a guy making $152,000 a year in taxpayer money is a drunk, drives the wrong way on the interstate and carries a gun. This is the example they set forth for your kids?. This guy needs to be fired immediately. Of course current board and administrators will back up their own. Turn the other way and ignore that a guy making $152,000 a year in taxpayer money is a drunk, drives the wrong way on the interstate and carries a gun. This is the example they set forth for your kids?. This guy needs to be fired immediately.

]]> Comment on TracFone Wireless launches SafeLink Wireless to aid low-income households by herbert chinn http://rockrivertimes.com/2009/10/28/tracfone-wireless-launches-safelink-wireless-to-aid-low-income-households/comment-page-1/#comment-4598 herbert chinn Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:49:40 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=20961#comment-4598 how do i get a phone how do i get a phone

]]> Comment on Guest Column: Winnebago County Board vs. our First Amendment right by Jerry Bohumolski http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/guest-column-winnebago-county-board-vs-our-first-amendment-right/comment-page-1/#comment-4597 Jerry Bohumolski Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:48:45 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35631#comment-4597 If this "gag order" was initiated by Scott Christiansen, it seems to me that some courageous board member could put repealing it into a proposal for a vote by the board. It is unlikely that any vote against Scott Christiansen by the "good ol' boys" on the present board would pass. So I believe we're stuck with the present limitations until we elect a board whose members want to take the time to listen to their constituants and not take orders from the chairman. Also, additional presentations at board meetings would take additional time. It has been my observation as a spectator at board meetings that board members only seem interested in registering their predetermined votes and concluding the meeting as soon as possible. Heaven forbid that they take the additional time to listen to their constituants. If this “gag order” was initiated by Scott Christiansen, it seems to me that some courageous board member could put repealing it into a proposal for a vote by the board. It is unlikely that any vote against Scott Christiansen by the “good ol’ boys” on the present board would pass. So I believe we’re stuck with the present limitations until we elect a board whose members want to take the time to listen to their constituants and not take orders from the chairman.
Also, additional presentations at board meetings would take additional time. It has been my observation as a spectator at board meetings that board members only seem interested in registering their predetermined votes and concluding the meeting as soon as possible. Heaven forbid that they take the additional time to listen to their constituants.

]]> Comment on Guest Column: Biondo’s misconceptions on the purpose of the library by John M Stassi http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/guest-column-biondo%e2%80%99s-misconceptions-on-the-purpose-of-the-library/comment-page-1/#comment-4596 John M Stassi Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:24:45 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35628#comment-4596 In addition to Andrew Strong’s well thought-out arguments, I would like to present this one for your consideration: The electronic gizmos that our public library would be forced to buy are made by the de facto slaves of a totalitarian government in factories where working conditions are an ever-present threat to their health and safety. For the disturbing details, please see: In China, Human Costs Are Built Into an iPad By CHARLES DUHIGG and DAVID BARBOZA The New York Times, January 26, 2012 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/business/ieconomy-apples-ipad-and-the-human-costs-for-workers-in-china.html?pagewanted=all History tells us that this practice of exploiting and brutally abusing working people for profit’s sake is one of our Judeo-Christian civilization’s oldest and dearest traditions. For the horrific details, please read: Davidson, B. (1980). The African slave trade. Boston : BackBay Books http://books.google.com/books?id=-pz811rsZmsC&lpg=PP1&pg=PP1#v=onepage&q&f=false Therefore, I’m well aware that these sorts of moral considerations have no place in the business practices of an advanced capitalist country where, at the end of every year, the fairy tale of “goodwill towards men” is resurrected to promote a frenzy of shopping for “gifts” imported from sweatshops all over the world. Nevertheless, I present them as part of a research project that I have worked on for many years to determine the dimensions and the dynamics of indifference to human suffering. In addition to Andrew Strong’s well thought-out arguments, I would like to present this one for your consideration:

The electronic gizmos that our public library would be forced to buy are made by the de facto slaves of a totalitarian government in factories where working conditions are an ever-present threat to their health and safety. For the disturbing details, please see:

In China, Human Costs Are Built Into an iPad
By CHARLES DUHIGG and DAVID BARBOZA
The New York Times, January 26, 2012
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/business/ieconomy-apples-ipad-and-the-human-costs-for-workers-in-china.html?pagewanted=all

History tells us that this practice of exploiting and brutally abusing working people for profit’s sake is one of our Judeo-Christian civilization’s oldest and dearest traditions. For the horrific details, please read:

Davidson, B. (1980). The African slave trade. Boston : BackBay Books
http://books.google.com/books?id=-pz811rsZmsC&lpg=PP1&pg=PP1#v=onepage&q&f=false

Therefore, I’m well aware that these sorts of moral considerations have no place in the business practices of an advanced capitalist country where, at the end of every year, the fairy tale of “goodwill towards men” is resurrected to promote a frenzy of shopping for “gifts” imported from sweatshops all over the world.

Nevertheless, I present them as part of a research project that I have worked on for many years to determine the dimensions and the dynamics of indifference to human suffering.

]]> Comment on Guest Column: Ensuring death with dignity by Thaddeus Pope http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/guest-column-ensuring-death-with-dignity/comment-page-1/#comment-4594 Thaddeus Pope Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:35:21 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35603#comment-4594 Thank you for this article. I have analyzed the clinical and legal aspects of VSED here -- http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1689049 Thank you for this article. I have analyzed the clinical and legal aspects of VSED here — http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1689049

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by geen http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4593 geen Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:27:45 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4593 out of curiosity, how does someone convicted of a criminal felony become 'bonded' as I am sure all CFO's in major organizations are? wouldn't a background check prohibit that.... out of curiosity, how does someone convicted of a criminal felony become ‘bonded’ as I am sure all CFO’s in major organizations are? wouldn’t a background check prohibit that….

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by tax payer http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4590 tax payer Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:18:18 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4590 http://66.158.72.242/pa/cms/SelectParty.php http://66.158.72.242/pa/cms/SelectParty.php

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by Mary Jo http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4589 Mary Jo Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:50:42 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4589 I find this just deplorable. Obviously the "disgruntled 205 employer" has known this for some time, which leads me to believe he/she was in the inner circle of the Sheffield team! There have been holes in this man's resume since he came on board, and yet, he is still employed at a big fat salary...while teachers are still waiting for a fair and equitable contract settlement. Do you think for one minute a "lowly teacher" with these same circumstances would still be working in our district? The unfairness of it all is devastating. I find this just deplorable. Obviously the “disgruntled 205 employer” has known this for some time, which leads me to believe he/she was in the inner circle of the Sheffield team! There have been holes in this man’s resume since he came on board, and yet, he is still employed at a big fat salary…while teachers are still waiting for a fair and equitable contract settlement. Do you think for one minute a “lowly teacher” with these same circumstances would still be working in our district? The unfairness of it all is devastating.

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by John Penn http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4588 John Penn Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:48:29 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4588 1) Exactly who gets off on a DUI charge these days with 12 months supervision and a $300 fine? 2) Maybe they drive on the left hand side of the road in Mississippi. After all, Mr. Lewis had only lived in the state for a short time. 3) Why would the Interim Superintendent ever expect RPS205 administrators to be role models for our children! 1) Exactly who gets off on a DUI charge these days with 12 months supervision and a $300 fine?

2) Maybe they drive on the left hand side of the road in Mississippi. After all, Mr. Lewis had only lived in the state for a short time.

3) Why would the Interim Superintendent ever expect RPS205 administrators to be role models for our children!

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by Darren DuFpur http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4587 Darren DuFpur Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:57:19 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4587 Bad reporting. Lawyer Hoadley is paid more than Lewis. Why does district say a disgruntled employee reported it. Who cares who reported it? Only the facts matter. He did it. We're done. District employee who included the "disgruntled employee" comment is an idiot. As for Lewis, lovely high level official we have. We can be proud of him and the rest of the administration who support their gun toting drunk CFO. Bad reporting. Lawyer Hoadley is paid more than Lewis. Why does district say a disgruntled employee reported it. Who cares who reported it? Only the facts matter. He did it. We’re done. District employee who included the “disgruntled employee” comment is an idiot. As for Lewis, lovely high level official we have. We can be proud of him and the rest of the administration who support their gun toting drunk CFO.

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by Retired RPS Teacher http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4586 Retired RPS Teacher Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:33:20 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4586 “We know all of the details and there are no job performance issues involved,” Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Willis stated. Really? I wonder if Dr. Willis and the board would have felt there were no "performance related issues" if one of their teachers got caught drunk, driving the wrong way down a one way street with an illegal gun in the car and pleaded guilty to a felony? If this had happened to our school superintendent or a board member I'd have expected them to resign. Hell of an example for our kids isn't he? “We know all of the details and there are no job performance issues involved,” Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Willis stated. Really?

I wonder if Dr. Willis and the board would have felt there were no “performance related issues” if one of their teachers got caught drunk, driving the wrong way down a one way street with an illegal gun in the car and pleaded guilty to a felony?

If this had happened to our school superintendent or a board member I’d have expected them to resign.

Hell of an example for our kids isn’t he?

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by Susan http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4585 Susan Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:34:08 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4585 Something does not add up. A misdemeanor speeding ticket is different than a DUI, going the wrong way down a highway and a felony gun conviction. Which is it? Did he deliberately give wrong information to his employer? On the side. Did he ever get his Illinois certification? Something does not add up. A misdemeanor speeding ticket is different than a DUI, going the wrong way down a highway and a felony gun conviction. Which is it? Did he deliberately give wrong information to his employer?

On the side. Did he ever get his Illinois certification?

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by tax payer http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4583 tax payer Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:12:07 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4583 Yeah!! way to go Cedric!!! Lets keep on rockin!! Yeah!! way to go Cedric!!! Lets keep on rockin!!

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by rkfd taxpayer http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4581 rkfd taxpayer Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:11:31 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4581 Any responsible gun owner knows to look into State laws for gun control. This is a lame excuse. Wonder if he will try it when it comes to Illinois accounting/tax laws? Any responsible gun owner knows to look into State laws for gun control. This is a lame excuse. Wonder if he will try it when it comes to Illinois accounting/tax laws?

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by Kym Shimmins http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4580 Kym Shimmins Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:45:55 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4580 Wonder if the "disgruntled employee" is Queenie? Wonder if the “disgruntled employee” is Queenie?

]]> Comment on Editorial: Ron Paul speaks out, wants to repeal part of Defense Authorization Act by Brandt Hardin http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/editorial-ron-paul-speaks-out-wants-to-repeal-part-of-defense-authorization-act/comment-page-1/#comment-4578 Brandt Hardin Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:13:54 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35629#comment-4578 The NDAA only goes to further stifle our Constitutional Rights without the approval of the Americans, just as the Patriot Act was adopted WITHOUT public approval or vote just weeks after the events of 9/11. A mere 3 criminal charges of terrorism a year are attributed to this act, which is mainly used for no-knock raids leading to drug-related arrests without proper cause for search and seizure. The laws are simply a means to spy on our own citizens and to detain and torture dissidents without trial or a right to council. You can read much more about living in this Orwellian society of fear and see my visual response to these measures on my artist’s blog at http://dregstudiosart.blogspot.com/2011/09/living-in-society-of-fear-ten-years.html The NDAA only goes to further stifle our Constitutional Rights without the approval of the Americans, just as the Patriot Act was adopted WITHOUT public approval or vote just weeks after the events of 9/11. A mere 3 criminal charges of terrorism a year are attributed to this act, which is mainly used for no-knock raids leading to drug-related arrests without proper cause for search and seizure. The laws are simply a means to spy on our own citizens and to detain and torture dissidents without trial or a right to council. You can read much more about living in this Orwellian society of fear and see my visual response to these measures on my artist’s blog at http://dregstudiosart.blogspot.com/2011/09/living-in-society-of-fear-ten-years.html

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by RPS Parent http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4577 RPS Parent Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:12:21 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4577 I wonder if Mr. Lewis was returning from an Ed. summit ( paid for by taxpayers) with Lavonne? Birds of a feather... I wonder if Mr. Lewis was returning from an Ed. summit ( paid for by taxpayers) with Lavonne? Birds of a feather…

]]> Comment on School district’s chief financial officer had DUI, felony firearm charges in 2010 by RPS Parent http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/school-district%e2%80%99s-chief-financial-officer-had-dui-felony-firearm-charges-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4576 RPS Parent Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:04:39 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35682#comment-4576 Why didn't he turn his firearm in at a school? He could have avoided the law????Hahhaahha!!!! Why didn’t he turn his firearm in at a school? He could have avoided the law????Hahhaahha!!!!

]]> Comment on Editorial: Ron Paul speaks out, wants to repeal part of Defense Authorization Act by Shahid Buttar http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/editorial-ron-paul-speaks-out-wants-to-repeal-part-of-defense-authorization-act/comment-page-1/#comment-4575 Shahid Buttar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:50:13 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35629#comment-4575 The detention provisions of the NDAA are indeed a travesty. While Rep. Paul's bill is the strongest vehicle to repeal them and restore due process and the right to trial, concerned Americans can also take action where we each live. Visit www.bordc.org/ndaa for campaign materials, including a resolution through which YOUR city council could raise its voice...if approached by concerned constituents demanding action. The detention provisions of the NDAA are indeed a travesty. While Rep. Paul’s bill is the strongest vehicle to repeal them and restore due process and the right to trial, concerned Americans can also take action where we each live. Visit http://www.bordc.org/ndaa for campaign materials, including a resolution through which YOUR city council could raise its voice…if approached by concerned constituents demanding action.

]]> Comment on Editorial: Ron Paul speaks out, wants to repeal part of Defense Authorization Act by celebs4truth.com http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/editorial-ron-paul-speaks-out-wants-to-repeal-part-of-defense-authorization-act/comment-page-1/#comment-4573 celebs4truth.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:55:03 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35629#comment-4573 PayPal founder Peter Thiel contributes $900K to Ron Paul Super PAC! WOW! http://www.examiner.com/libertarian-in-denver/paypal-founder-peter-thiel-contributes-900k-to-ron-paul-super-pac PayPal founder Peter Thiel contributes $900K to Ron Paul Super PAC! WOW! http://www.examiner.com/libertarian-in-denver/paypal-founder-peter-thiel-contributes-900k-to-ron-paul-super-pac

]]> Comment on Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act celebrates five years by stevechops http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/carbon-monoxide-alarm-detector-act-celebrates-five-years/comment-page-1/#comment-4572 stevechops Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:51:52 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35593#comment-4572 i bought this health alert system for my house and it monitors my fathers vitals and also environmental factors in the home. I'm happy with my senior medical alarm http://www.criticalsignaltechnologies.com/personal-emergency-response-systems/bob-6000.html i bought this health alert system for my house and it monitors my fathers vitals and also environmental factors in the home. I’m happy with my senior medical alarm http://www.criticalsignaltechnologies.com/personal-emergency-response-systems/bob-6000.html

]]> Comment on Army Corps of Engineers identifies non-native species by david http://rockrivertimes.com/2011/08/03/army-corps-of-engineers-identifies-non-native-species/comment-page-1/#comment-4571 david Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:35:32 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=31956#comment-4571 Asian carp has anybody proposed making a hunting and fishing sport using the fees to put a bounty on the asian carp.Sell fishing and shooting lanes, sell fertilizer. Put it to a vote, it might sell some boats It would get my vote, I work on boats Asian carp has anybody proposed making a hunting and fishing sport using the fees to put a bounty on the asian carp.Sell fishing and shooting lanes, sell fertilizer. Put it to a vote, it might sell some boats It would get my vote, I work on boats

]]> Comment on Rockford man arrested following robbery of North Main Dollar General by Dione http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/01/31/rockford-man-arrested-following-robbery-of-north-main-dollar-general/comment-page-1/#comment-4570 Dione Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:56:05 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35587#comment-4570 Don't worry folks--crime is down! Just ask Mayor (10 police officers for me because someone said something bad to me) Morrissey and Forehead Chet! Don’t worry folks–crime is down!

Just ask Mayor (10 police officers for me because someone said something bad to me) Morrissey and Forehead Chet!

]]> Comment on Editorial: Ron Paul speaks out, wants to repeal part of Defense Authorization Act by Bill Anderson http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/02/01/editorial-ron-paul-speaks-out-wants-to-repeal-part-of-defense-authorization-act/comment-page-1/#comment-4569 Bill Anderson Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:44:32 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35629#comment-4569 Indefinite detention is not our only problem, not when media conceal government crimes against citizens. That story can only be found with a search for "New police weapon against homeless" and also "Historic coverup of FBI and police crimes currently taking place". It is worse than the titles suggest. Bill Anderson soxin8@hotmail.com Indefinite detention is not our only problem, not when media conceal government crimes against citizens. That story can only be found with a search for “New police weapon against homeless” and also “Historic coverup of FBI and police crimes currently taking place”. It is worse than the titles suggest. Bill Anderson soxin8@hotmail.com

]]> Comment on Cheap Trick’s Bun E. Carlos stays local by Zid http://rockrivertimes.com/2011/11/16/cheap-trick%e2%80%99s-bun-e-carlos-stays-local/comment-page-1/#comment-4565 Zid Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:41:31 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=34306#comment-4565 Glad to see he's doing well and happy. No matter wether he's in the band or not, that's what it's all about. Thanks for the article, and thanks for all the music, Bun! Glad to see he’s doing well and happy. No matter wether he’s in the band or not, that’s what it’s all about. Thanks for the article, and thanks for all the music, Bun!

]]> Comment on Rockford Apartment Association hosts seminar Aug. 27 about dealing with criminal conduct by JOAN GREENBERG http://rockrivertimes.com/2011/08/26/rockford-apartment-association-hosts-seminar-aug-27-about-dealing-with-criminal-conduct/comment-page-1/#comment-4563 JOAN GREENBERG Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:01:50 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=32585#comment-4563 HI I AM RECENTLY WIDOWED AND I HAVE 5 APARTMENT BUILDING AND I WAS TOLD MY TRACY AT WILLIAMS MANNY THAT PERHAPS YOU COULD HELP ME FIND A REASONABLE MANAGER FOR THE BUILDINGS. THANKS JOAN HI
I AM RECENTLY WIDOWED AND I HAVE 5 APARTMENT BUILDING AND I WAS TOLD MY TRACY AT WILLIAMS MANNY THAT PERHAPS YOU COULD HELP ME FIND A REASONABLE MANAGER FOR THE BUILDINGS. THANKS JOAN

]]> Comment on Rockford’s Discovery Center named top museum by ‘Forbes’ by Duane http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/01/31/rockford%e2%80%99s-discovery-center-named-top-museum-by-%e2%80%98forbes%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4562 Duane Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:50:54 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35588#comment-4562 Congratulations Discovery center! Rockford has some fine places of attractions to be proud of. For instance, I visited the Tar pits and the museum at LosAngeles in the fall of Oct 2010. I can truly say that the Rockford Burpee Museum outshined the LA museum if LA took away the natural tar pits found at the site that noone has control over. Congratulations Discovery center! Rockford has some fine places of attractions to be proud of. For instance, I visited the Tar pits and the museum at LosAngeles in the fall of Oct 2010. I can truly say that the Rockford Burpee Museum outshined the LA museum if LA took away the natural tar pits found at the site that noone has control over.

]]> Comment on Real Estate News: Tips for selling your home this winter by Avoid Foreclosure http://rockrivertimes.com/2011/12/21/real-estate-news-tips-for-selling-your-home-this-winter/comment-page-1/#comment-4559 Avoid Foreclosure Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:44:58 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=34900#comment-4559 You have mentioned good steps of selling.In winter all the devices or appliance should be well in working because it produce good effect on buyers. You have mentioned good steps of selling.In winter all the devices or appliance should be well in working because it produce good effect on buyers.

]]> Comment on Christmas Tree Recycling Program runs Jan. 1-15 by Drop Off Recycling http://rockrivertimes.com/2011/12/28/christmas-tree-recycling-program-runs-jan-1-15-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4556 Drop Off Recycling Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:41:16 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35022#comment-4556 i read about Christmas Tree Recycling. it sounds good. thanks for sharing information about it. i read about Christmas Tree Recycling. it sounds good. thanks for sharing information about it.

]]> Comment on Guest Column: Forced ATM withdrawal a distinct felony by Joe Zingher http://rockrivertimes.com/2011/11/30/guest-column-forced-atm-withdrawal-a-distinct-felony/comment-page-1/#comment-4551 Joe Zingher Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:15:59 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=34575#comment-4551 AS more information has come to light, it appears that forced ATM withdrawals associated with murders account for at least 3 of the 104 murders in Rockford from Jan 1 2007 to Jan 1 2012 or 2.89%. This works out to at least 20 murders statewide. This excludes a crime that begins after a voluntary withdrawal, it does not include cases where the victim had no ATM card and it does not include homicides where the victim was killed before a withdrawal could occur. AS more information has come to light, it appears that forced ATM withdrawals associated with murders account for at least 3 of the 104 murders in Rockford from Jan 1 2007 to Jan 1 2012 or 2.89%. This works out to at least 20 murders statewide. This excludes a crime that begins after a voluntary withdrawal, it does not include cases where the victim had no ATM card and it does not include homicides where the victim was killed before a withdrawal could occur.

]]> Comment on Nuclear plants pose risks to drinking water for Illinois by Marcus http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/01/25/nuclear-plants-pose-risks-to-drinking-water-for-illinois/comment-page-1/#comment-4550 Marcus Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:14:39 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35502#comment-4550 We got Tritium in the air today, at Byron... We got Tritium in the air today, at Byron…

]]> Comment on Green Auto News: Mr. Green Car: Are electric cars safe? by JacquesRichardson http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/01/25/green-auto-news-mr-green-car-are-electric-cars-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-4548 JacquesRichardson Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:47:55 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35463#comment-4548 Once these car get on road and becomes a regular usage in day to day transportation, we cannot conclude. The theories may not be correct practically. Once these car get on road and becomes a regular usage in day to day transportation, we cannot conclude.

The theories may not be correct practically.

]]> Comment on Why it pays to use the best quality exterior paint by Peter Ellis http://rockrivertimes.com/2011/12/28/why-it-pays-to-use-the-best-quality-exterior-paint/comment-page-1/#comment-4544 Peter Ellis Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:44:43 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35083#comment-4544 Debbie, This is a great article, so good that I want to print it to show prospected clients. I see by the "Print this article" that this would be fine with you & PQI, but I am going to ask you personally. I especially appreciate (as a contractor) that you have included the repair work or extensive surface preparation prior to painting, and the possible labor rate in different areas into your equation. Thank you.. Paint Can Pete Debbie, This is a great article, so good that I want to print it to show prospected clients. I see by the “Print this article” that this would be fine with you & PQI, but I am going to ask you personally. I especially appreciate (as a contractor) that you have included the repair work or extensive surface preparation prior to painting, and the possible labor rate in different areas into your equation. Thank you.. Paint Can Pete

]]> Comment on Destruction of forest preserves is shocking by Stop it.... http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/01/18/destruction-of-forest-preserves-is-shocking/comment-page-1/#comment-4543 Stop it.... Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:19:42 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35435#comment-4543 Gloria Maloney, You're an idiot.......... Gloria Maloney,
You’re an idiot……….

]]> Comment on Ohio Valley Refinery & Roadshow at Rockford’s Holiday Inn Jan. 31-Feb. 4 by Hotel Managers Group http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/01/27/ohio-valley-refinery-roadshow-at-rockford%e2%80%99s-holiday-inn-jan-31-feb-4/comment-page-1/#comment-4537 Hotel Managers Group Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:17:16 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35575#comment-4537 looks like fun! Have a great show looks like fun! Have a great show

]]> Comment on Manzullo does not represent the views of his district by Stop it.... http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/01/25/manzullo-does-not-represent-the-views-of-his-district/comment-page-1/#comment-4535 Stop it.... Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:44:43 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35522#comment-4535 Dan, You're an idiot........take your socialist views and leave. You are destroying Illinois, just like your idiot friends destroyed California. Dan,

You’re an idiot……..take your socialist views and leave. You are destroying Illinois, just like your idiot friends destroyed California.

]]> Comment on Blues in the Schools holds its 100th program Jan. 30 by Dan N. http://rockrivertimes.com/2012/01/25/blues-in-the-schools-holds-its-100th-program-jan-30/comment-page-1/#comment-4533 Dan N. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:26:56 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=35483#comment-4533 Congrats to the Crossroads Society. Truely positive! Congrats to the Crossroads Society. Truely positive!

]]> Comment on National Gun Collectors Association presents ‘Military and Gun Show’ by Faith Udovich http://rockrivertimes.com/2010/09/02/national-gun-collectors-association-presents-%e2%80%98military-and-gun-show%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4531 Faith Udovich Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:50:41 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com/?p=26331#comment-4531 I have a gun that my father brought back from WWII. It is a 25 caliper gun with its clip, a box of ammo and the leather case. I also have copies of the papers that they gave my dad allowing him to bring them home. I was told it was a model 1913 Saier amd Sons (modern dau Sig-sauer.) He said I could probaly get $1000 for it at an auction. Interested in hereing your opinion.\\Faith I have a gun that my father brought back from WWII. It is a 25 caliper gun with its clip, a box of ammo and the leather case. I also have copies of the papers that they gave my
dad allowing him to bring them home. I was told it was a model 1913 Saier amd Sons (modern dau Sig-sauer.) He said I could probaly get $1000 for it at an auction. Interested in hereing your opinion.\\Faith

]]> Comment on Editorial: Save the Kishwaukee—part 4 by SUSAN WILSON http://rockrivertimes.com/1993/07/01/editorial-save-the-kishwaukeepart-4/comment-page-1/#comment-4530 SUSAN WILSON Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:39:22 +0000 http://rockrivertimes.com#comment-4530 Good Morning, As of this moring,1/27/2012, leaving Hickory Ridge Kirkland, heading West along the Kish River, I saw two Eagles in the trees on the North side, looking in the river. I was very pleased to see these birds! After reading the above article, I was wondering how my I become a volenter to help with the Kishwakee river clean up or what ever needs help in? I hope you understood my question? I hope you contact me and let me know how may I help? Thank you for reading my note: Susan Wilson, Kirkland IL. Good Morning,
As of this moring,1/27/2012, leaving Hickory Ridge Kirkland, heading West along the Kish River, I saw two Eagles in the trees on the North side, looking in the river. I was very pleased to see these birds!
After reading the above article, I was wondering how my I become a volenter to help with the Kishwakee river clean up or what ever needs help in? I hope you understood my question? I hope you contact me and let me know how may I help? Thank you for reading my note: Susan Wilson, Kirkland IL.

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