Andrew Londre' and I'm not in PETA wrote on Jul 27, 2006 8:39 PM:
" I just want to say "Im not in PETA nor have I been brainwashed by them. I’ve never even seen their website. I have created all of my view points by myself. I am not in PETA because I think they can be too extreme at times. I don’t think that animals are on the same level as humans but they have there place and I think its wrong, for so many reasons, to do what is done to the baby seals and to do nothing about it." Lastly I just want to say "‘Thank you’ to all of you who have my back because there is a large number of undereducated heartless beings (as can be seen in the previous comments) in this world and its just nice to hear from the other chunk of humanity. "
So Brian Smith wouldn't "wage peace." wrote on Jun 2, 2006 9:56 AM:
" Thank you for illustrating my point. You defended the "wage peace" activist, but obviously you believe in defending yourself, your wife and your property with superior force. When nations do that it is called waging war! P.S. You are fortunate to not have your job at risk by printing your name. Because of the jobs that some people hold (law enforcement, county jobs, Boy Scouts, Church, etc.) stating what you believe can get you "black listed" and eventually fired (although something else would be used). "
Joella wrote on Jun 1, 2006 4:32 PM:
" To Andrew Londre: It gives me great hope and a warm heart to see a compassionate young man stand up against the mistreatment of some of the world's most innocent and defenseless creatures.
Mahatma Ghandi once said: "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
Keep spreading your message, Andrew, it is one of peace, compassion, and wisdom beyond your years. "
Brian p.s wrote on Jun 1, 2006 12:47 PM:
" And if your wife doesn't know any better than kicking a man in his junk - (that will only fuel the fire) then you need to send her to self defense classes. And by the time your "wrestling" moves work, your butt will be bleeding in the street from your offender. "
Brian - Mr. Everything wrote on Jun 1, 2006 12:45 PM:
" You should really run for President - seeing you know all. Seeing you know EVERYTHING, tell me if Adam and Eve were black or white and let me know how some turned the opposite of what they were. WHAT I was trying to say is that my friend is from South America and DOES NOT want to referred to as African American - her decendents were from South America as far as she can remember.
How far back do you want to go here.
Oh, and tell me, Mr. know-everything-about-everything - where did the Mexicans come from?
I have friends of all colors and am sick and tired of society not letting them move forward, because they want to. And there are opinions from both sides that are way in left field. "
Brian G Smith...Re: "waging peace" wrote on Jun 1, 2006 8:56 AM:
" Dear whoever...I've never uttered the phrase "wage peace". If someone came after me with a tire iron I'd neutralize him utilizing life saving WRESTLING SKILLS I developed while competing in the public school systems in Western Wisconsin. Regarding your second dramatic scene....I don't think me or my wife would ever be in a position where such a thing would occur. If it did...the man would be asked to stop and apologize...and believe me, he would. Of course, my wife would probably deliver a powerful kick to the private parts before I could ask the dude to apoligize.... "
Dear Chris, re: blacks in South America wrote on Jun 1, 2006 8:46 AM:
" WHere do you think those blacks in South America came from? Where did you go to school? Blacks in South America were brought over by slave traders. They worked the huge coffee, sugar, and other farm crop plantations. Indiginous South Americans had appearances more like our Native Americans, the Mayans, etc.___Chris.....this is simple anthroplogical understanding and fact. Your "black" friend from South America's not-so-distant ancestors were AFRICAN. - Brian G SMith "
Hey, Brian Smith....you didn't answer the question. wrote on Jun 1, 2006 8:17 AM:
" Give an example of how you "wage peace." You are in a restaurant and an armed robber comes in demanding all the cash....how do you "wage Peace?" You get involved in a fender-bender and the other driver comes at you with a tire-iron....how do you "wage peace?" You are in a bar and a man is grabbing your wife and pushing you down....how do you "wage peace." "
To J E wrote on Jun 1, 2006 5:08 AM:
" I wasn't going to post a comment but I wanted to acknowledge that yes the Democrats did take the view of the Republicans and vice versa when the two parties were first established. BUT the parties switch views. (I may be wrong but I believe it was during the Depression). So really-the names of the parties remained the same but their politics didn't. Go figure. "
Chris wrote on May 31, 2006 7:01 PM:
" And, just for the record, not all black people are from Africa. Everyone calls them "African American" when indeed they also come from other parts of the world, like South America. My friend, who is black, told me of this pet peeve of hers because she is from South America. AND, only 5% of the "white" people owned slaves, the rest could not afford them or choose not to have them. So let's get our facts straight before we go preaching. "
Chris wrote on May 31, 2006 7:00 PM:
" What is with "Americans" not wanting to be Americans. My ancestors, along with EVERYONE'S ancestors who have been here since the early 1900's HAD to speak English to survive. I live next door to "Mexicans" who do not speak English, but amazingly were born in America (New Mexico) over 30 years ago!! Ask them and they say they are Mexicans, not Americans. And this is a common theme with them!They need interpreters to go to the doctor, paid by the tax payers money (state insurance), manufactureres have to print double papers because of the English/Spanish barrier.
"
To Chip wrote on May 30, 2006 9:52 PM:
" Looks to me like you and Bush were both clubbing baby seals and Bush missed and took a Big Chip off of your block. "
Re:To Mr. Brian Smith wrote on May 30, 2006 6:29 PM:
" The fact that the Muslim population is growing throughout the world is not troubling. Islam is no more radical or threatening than christianity or any other religion. Remember, at times Christians have waged war on all who didn't accept Christianity also. It wasn't called jihad then, it was called The Crusades and The Inquisition.
Religion, Islam or Christianity, at its best is good for the world. Religious extremism Islamic or Christian is dangerous.
The fact that Islam is spreading is a great thing. The more the fanatics are diluted, the more chance we have for peace between two great religions. "
RE: To Brian Smith... wrote on May 30, 2006 6:01 PM:
" Paranoia. The belief Al Qaedites will fight us in our cities and towns and force their laughable voo-doo on us. If you live in fear they have won. And it seems to me, not saying it's you, but it seems to me that the people talking about the impending horrors terrorists will wreak on us, the ones continually preaching the fear, are normally right wing pundits and Republican leaders. They give victory to Al Qaeda with their shameless fear-mongering. AL Qaeda is laughing at how our own pResident aids them in keeping Americans paralyzed with fear. - Brian G Smith "
RE: To Mr. Brian Smith wrote on May 30, 2006 5:46 PM:
" Thanks for your comments. I don't have fear for my children. The world is always revolving and changing, they'll be raised to be adaptable with their heads on a swivel. I don't have a problem requiring ENGLISh as our national language and hope they employ a bunvh of teachers to tach the legals, visitors, etc. You go to Belgium they teach you French for free, same in Italy. Capisce? This FEAR is for losers. And by living in FEAR the desert dwelling lunatic few have beaten you. Nice going. The haven't beaten me nor the majority of folks I know. I feel sorry for you. - Brian G Smith "
Darral wrote on May 30, 2006 5:32 PM:
" I'm ready for an invasion of muslim fanatics from Canada. I have a month's worth of food stored in a shelter in my basement along with a gas mask and a radiation suit made of aluminum foil. People may think I'm paranoid but guess who will be trying to get my food after the invasion? "
To Brian Smith.... wrote on May 30, 2006 5:06 PM:
" You say stop being paranoid and wake up. What if thousands of someones say, "make us" and they feel that you are a threat to their existance.... Now try your "Wage Peace" theory on those who disagree with you. (I'm not making an actual threat on you, but merely trying to make a point.) Are you going to go have a group hug, and sing songs to appeal to their kindness? Good luck. "
To Mr. Brian Smith wrote on May 30, 2006 5:05 PM:
" The French and UK once thought as you do. Now their Muslim populations are so large that they are seeing the writing on the wall. Canada closed legal immigration, of Asians, into British Columbia. Italy is going through the Muslim issues now. It is not wrong to expect to be able to travel to EVERY part of the US, speak English, and expect to be understood; yet there are areas in every large population center (New York, LA, Chicago, etc) where English is neither spoken nor understood. So yes, I worry for my children and yours with good reason. "
RE: the most recent "To Please wake Up" wrote on May 30, 2006 4:34 PM:
" I am simply flabbergasted that we have people amongst us who actually have a fear that Al Qaeda or Chinese Communists will take over America and our children.....such paranoid hogwash. If your children "speak Arabic" in the future or Chinese it wil be because they want to. Al Qaeda lives in caves and are regarded by most Muslims as lunatics. Wake up and quit living is such absurd fear. - Brian G Smith "
Re: To Andrew, about the seals wrote on May 30, 2006 4:08 PM:
" Bravo. "
to: Animals have no rights wrote on May 30, 2006 1:52 PM:
" Some people think the Bible is a ridiculous book. You quoting doesn't do anything to convince anyone of anything, except that you believe everything you're told. "
Re: Re: Renaming of Field, AKA Grandad Bluff wrote on May 30, 2006 1:33 PM:
" Mammary challanged generic humanoid devoid of geographic peak. "
Re: To "please wake up" wrote on May 30, 2006 11:02 AM:
" To "please wake up"
wrote on May 29, 2006 4:33 PM:
"What kind of non-workable oxymoron is "wage peace?" How do you MAKE people behave peacefully without the threat of force? You can't!" Can you see the irony and hypocrisy here? So, if other countries can't threaten to use force against the U.S. how is the U.S. ever going to behave peacefully? What are your thoughts on MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction). Wait, I see, you're self righteous, you know what's best or at least what God wants. "
To Please wake Up: wrote on May 30, 2006 10:59 AM:
" You are right my children's future IS at stake. My children will first be forced to learn Spanish and compete with criminals for jobs, then my children will be forced to learn Arabic and convert to Muslim or die, and finally my children will learn all about Chinese Communism first hand. That is exactly what a world without differences would look like. I for one like the differences just fine. "
To why the special treatment wrote on May 30, 2006 10:03 AM:
" Muslim Terrorist ==> BAD. American Animal Terrorist ==> GOOD. "
RE: To "please wake up" wrote on May 30, 2006 9:10 AM:
" Actually....your post is the most absurd I've seen in eons. Brian G Smith "
RE: To "Dear Darral" wrote on May 30, 2006 9:06 AM:
" Your post was the most absurd I've read in eons. Brian G Smith "
to Charles.... wrote on May 30, 2006 6:03 AM:
" Illegal immigration is NOWHERE near the same as slavery. Illegal immigrants can...quit their jobs, get free (ER) health care, walk the streets without fear of being lynched, gain citizenship for their kids by just having them in America, and on and on. You must not have any idea what slavery was like! The other key fact you overlook...They are storming over the "fence" to be here, because it is so good. Slaves were trying to storm out. "
Darral Faas wrote on May 30, 2006 12:35 AM:
" J. D. Wine wrote a solid piece on Mike Huebsch. But this the same guy who favors TABOR and anything like it because he wants small government in spite of the criminal activity that his party is so involved with. He wants no government involvement in his dealings, but wants to deny others freedom like gays or unmarried couples. Why not the death penalty? Because he will never face it because he seems to above the law to be treated equal under the law. My simple solution: vote him out this November. "
Darral Faas wrote on May 30, 2006 12:27 AM:
" Who is this Darral guy who speaks about slavery? It is not me because slavery in any true sense is morally wrong regardless of circumstances. Is there another Darral I have not met? If you must use this first name, please use a last one to differentiate between us. I do so I know when comments come my way, I can properly respond back if needed. "
Darral Faas wrote on May 30, 2006 12:19 AM:
" To Mr. Soshnick is: Your comment was plain stupid. He has all along felt that Enron's executives are criminals and deserve to lose everything to repay their employees and others losing money based on these executives greedous lifestyles. He is not mad for not thinking of it. Quite contrary, he wants and demands full justice in this matter. Also, while he doesn't mention the oil companies price gouging in this letter, he is not hypocritical. He too is not thrilled with gas prices and wants the government to take action. However, like myself, he does not trust an oilman president to go after one of his own kind. And this state's governor's hands are tied up by a GOP legislature while he continues to push for investigations and all means necessary to bring relief to gas prices in Wisconsin. "
To the editor wrote on May 29, 2006 9:12 PM:
" Some of the comments today from readers border on racism and are Zenophobic.
As an ugly as they are I don't mind reading these postings. What I do mind is that you allow them to be posted anonymously.
Unless you decide to change this policy I probably won't read these again. It's not "real" if people aren't willing to stand behind their statements.
Anonymous
"
Charles wrote on May 29, 2006 6:38 PM:
" The Slaves of early American times and the immigrants of today have something in common, the greed of the business people of the time. If the plantation and business owners of the day hadn’t been willing to purchase slaves there would have been no slave trade. Today if business owners and the wealthy didn’t hire illegal immigrants to work their farms, work in there business, clean their homes and raise their children the illegal immigrants wouldn’t be rushing to cross our boarder. Illegal immigration is just the 20th and 21st century version of slavery "
just a joke wrote on May 29, 2006 5:42 PM:
" baby seal walks in to a bar. bartender says what will you have? baby seal says anything but a canadian club. "
To "please wake up" wrote on May 29, 2006 4:33 PM:
" What kind of non-workable oxymoron is "wage peace?" How do you MAKE people behave peacefully without the threat of force? You can't! There will always be someone who wants more and will do anything, whether it hurts other people or not, to get it. Even the Bible says that rulers (government)can be a "minister of God, a revenger to [execute] wrath upon him that doeth evil." Romans 13:4 Those brave men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are doing God's work by "executing wrath" on the evil doers. "
To Andrew, about the seals wrote on May 29, 2006 4:16 PM:
" Good for you for speaking out about the seal hunt. When I was your age I probably would have done the same thing. You should be commended, not ridiculed, for your sensitivity to the world around you. It's good to see that there are young adults out there who take the time to enlighten the rest of us. Shame on you so-called "adults" out there who resort to mocking the situation. That shows your educational level, I guess. "
To Ed B: wrote on May 29, 2006 3:37 PM:
" Ed, Don't apologize one iota for your article. It was well written and opened up the eyes of people. The trouble is that many people, even today, refuse to even consider that the very narrow view of history that they were taught in school is adequate. It is not. "
out of town wrote on May 29, 2006 3:07 PM:
" As a white male over 40 I am guilty of just about everything. Do what we do, just deal with life and quit whining about things that happened over two hundred years ago. Quit taking history and distorting it to fit your viewpoint. The slave were slaves and they suffered, now get over it and move on. That mental viewpoint of attempting to place guilt on those of us living today and somehow making us pay for the sins of the past, is whats holding people from being successful today. "
Stop Clubbing Baby Seals wrote on May 29, 2006 2:38 PM:
" If minors aren't allowed into clubs then why do they let baby seals in? Something needs to be done, the last thing we need is drunken seals wandering around "
Hey J.D.... wrote on May 29, 2006 2:14 PM:
" ...you hit the nail on the head. Unfortunately, local news (television stations and this publication included) are too afraid to question Mr. Huebsch on this matter because they are too afraid to lose their "relationship" with the Majority Leader.
I also hold those in the media here in La Crosse responsible for their lack of stories related to these matters (other media outlets in the state have been all over this). They need to start reporting Mr. Huebsch's shenanigans and stop worrying about keeping their "cash cow" of sound bites. "
J.E. wrote on May 29, 2006 2:12 PM:
" To - Please wake up - your idea is wonderful! It does however apply to ALL people on the earth. That includes the British who we fought off, it includes each other(civil war)amongst each other, it includes the Germans, who we fought off, that includes, the Russians(Cold War) and it includes ALL the nations who currently wish to do us harm. Yet at one time or another, we've helped them against their "enemies." Please forward your message to the leaders of IRAN, IRAQ, KOREA, and PALESTINE! They could use your words even more than this forum allows. "
M.T. Head wrote on May 29, 2006 1:32 PM:
" I heard that Bush is sending seals to Iraq and Afganistan. Apparently the Navy uses them. Impeach Bush, and save a seal. "
Thank you Ed B. wrote on May 29, 2006 1:30 PM:
" Your intent for writing the article was honorable. It takes an honorable man to admit he might have made a mistake. It also takes an honorable man to serve our country. You sir, are definately an honorable man. I'll second the statement that peaceful disagreements is part of what makes America great. "
To Ed B wrote on May 29, 2006 12:14 PM:
" I think you should win a prize for being the first person here to have the courage to admit they might be wrong. If only more people could consider anothers viewpoint "
chris nd will wrote on May 29, 2006 12:02 PM:
" jd wine ....... GREAT lettter to, and about, mike huebsch. we couldn't agree more.
huebsch' perspective about over-regulation appears to be topic related and does not effect gay marriage and the death penalty questions. we are most eager to see his response in the paper ......... if and when this occurs. "
From Ed B wrote on May 29, 2006 11:30 AM:
" Yes I agree with the veteran who wrote Memorial Day should honor and remember ALL who gave their lives while in the Armed Service..... I am not trying to hijack Memorial Day - I am proudly served 8 years in the US Navy...........Further I enjoy history very much and like to see and tell it from different points of view (the view of the working class, the slaves, the Native Americans, woman, etc)..........
So now I feel I should have appropriately submitted this at a different time and maybe in a different context......Again, thank you for challenging me. . . . . .That is what makes this a great country. . . . . "
Chip wrote on May 29, 2006 11:21 AM:
" George Bush and his cronies are the ones responsible for the clubbing of baby seals. I wouldn't be surprised if Bush clubbed a few seals himself "
Re: Renaming of Field wrote on May 29, 2006 10:56 AM:
" What's in a name and what does it really matter? In a short time, the name will be changed just like our local parks. Also, where do we get these names? I remebeber Badger Park, aka Hickey, aka Shopko North, etc. It was named by a student at roosevelt elementary school who won a name contest. She named it after our State animal. Why must we change the names of fields, parks and even streets? All it does it cost money to rename them. Isn't Copeland any good anymore? I think the next thing we should rename is Grandad's Bluff. Does anyone have a suggestion? "
To: "Dear Darral.... wrote on May 29, 2006 10:53 AM:
" The Bible addresses how people are to act, whether they owned slaves or were slaves. That would apply today whether your a worker or a boss. Read Ephesians 6:5-9. Anyone who abused their slaves were as guilty as those business owners in the North who mistreated their workforce, or the "company store" mentality of some companies in the Industrial revolution. The Bible also is silent about bicameral lesislation, but that neither condemns it or indorses it. "
Please wake up! wrote on May 29, 2006 10:34 AM:
" If ever we are going to have any sort of peace on this planet, we are going to have to stop looking for ways to seperate us from each other and find the things that make us the same. The days of building castles and hiding behind walls is past. It is time for world leaders to step up to the task of waging peace. It takes no brains or courage to go to war with hate in ones heart! As Dylan said "How many time must a cannon ball fire before they are forever banned?" Its our children's future at stake here people. The time is short, please wake up! "
Animals wrote on May 29, 2006 9:57 AM:
" I think it needs to be done. In fact if I had seal in my freezer right now I'd fire up the grill! "
PETA============================= wrote on May 29, 2006 9:28 AM:
" people eating tasty animals "
People before animals wrote on May 29, 2006 8:50 AM:
" Andrew: While I support the rights of animals to be respected and treated respectfully, to call what is being done to baby seals a 'massacre' and 'atrocities' seems to put them on the same level as people, and there are still human beings being massacred across the globe. I agree that what is being done to these animals is wrong and that we should respect the earth's creatures, but the massacre of human beings is much more urgent than the slaughter of animals. After seeing your words I thought of WWII and Darfur, not baby seals. "
Why the special treatment wrote on May 29, 2006 8:38 AM:
" PETA supports organizations on the domestic terrorist watch list, but the government continues to GIVE PETA tax exempt status. PETA supports organizations on the domestic terrorist watch list, and we INVITE them into our schools. PETA supports organizations on the domestic terrorist watch list, and millions of Americans donate millions of dollars to PETA each year. I suggest we police our own before we try to police the rest of the world. "
Animals have no rights wrote on May 29, 2006 8:03 AM:
" And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth." King James Version, Genesis 1:28
"God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." New International Version, Genesis 1:28
"
J.E. wrote on May 29, 2006 7:29 AM:
" Mr Barlow must be a Republican! After all it was the Democratic party that endorsed slavery, and the Republican named Lincoln that put it to an end. Memorial Day was to celebrate those who died so that we might enjoy this type of freedom. This is the only country I know that has been so generous as to give its time and monies to almost EVERY nation in need, even years after we fought them off so that we might have freedom from their intentions to dominate us. GOD BLESS THE USA! "
"brainwashed by PETA"??? wrote on May 29, 2006 6:59 AM:
" In response to the reader comment above: Andrew Londre is right about the massacre of seals. This is not "hunting". The baby seals are out in the open on the ice by the hundreds, and are then clubbed and kicked-sometimes even being skinned while still conscious. There's no reason at all for this to be done. Read Paul Watson's book "seal wars" for an in-depth look at the reality of what happens at these "hunts" "
Mikey wrote on May 29, 2006 6:31 AM:
" This seal thing is not "hunt." Sort of like the old joke about calf hunting: first, get a big hammer...It is quite a cruel and bloody event - using clubs instead of bullets so they don't damage the pelt. Maybe strangulation would be even better? One interesting side note: global warming is thinning the ice to the point where many seal pups drown. Canada is even considering lowering the number of seal hunt permits because so many pups drown. Irony - in a way we are all their killers. "
To Ed B. wrote on May 29, 2006 6:20 AM:
" On this Memorial Day we should remember ALL who gave their lives while serving in the Armed forces. Your article, while probably true, actually creates division rather then unity. The "between the lines" message is that either Americans don't recognize that slavery in America was a deplorable institution, or that Americans don't recognize the service contributions of "non-White" service members. As a former service member, I see your article as an attempt to hijack a solemn day, and that is unnecessary. "
Dear Darral.... wrote on May 29, 2006 6:17 AM:
" I guess your point is that the Euro-Christians who purchased and used slaves are guiltless? Slavery has been around since the dawn of man, I wonder why God never spoke up against it in the Bible? "
Re: Question for Weber and the rest wrote on May 29, 2006 5:49 AM:
" Name a football stadium after an english teacher? Its a football feild where Coach D worked for over 35 years. Maybe we should name it after Edith "bunny" Bowler who taught geometry? Get real! "
Re: Question for Weber wrote on May 29, 2006 1:54 AM:
" I too wonder why school districts name things so much after coaches and adminstrators and not after those who just teach. (Another Coulee Region school district close to La Crosse is famous for doing this -- and of course, the person honored is always a man, never a woman.) Such behavior by school districts is largely political, plain and simple. Then again, I have to admit, one of my favorite teachers also happened to be a coach -- and when he retired, something was named for him. "
erod wrote on May 29, 2006 1:15 AM:
" A baby seal walks into a club. "
Darral wrote on May 29, 2006 12:23 AM:
" What most people don't realize is that slaves were sold to the slave traders waiting in ships by fellow blacks...so who's really responsible? "
Question for Weber and the rest wrote on May 28, 2006 11:42 PM:
" I guess football is the most important educational experience. We never name after English, Science, History, or Math teachers, just the football coaches. Right out shameful if you ask me. "
Mr. Soshnick is... wrote on May 28, 2006 11:33 PM:
" just upset because HE didn't think of this scheme himself. The oil companies are cleaning us out daily, but there's no mention of that. Looks a little hypocritical from where I sit. "
And your point Mr. Barlow? wrote on May 28, 2006 11:20 PM:
" We all know about slavery. The "African-Americans" are still demanding special treatment over 200 years later. Will our new friends from the south still be demanding special treatment 200 years from now? "
To: ANDREW LONDRE wrote on May 28, 2006 11:10 PM:
" Brain washed by PETA. We ask to change the law so an eight year old can hunt with direct supervision. We are denied. PETA can start their brainwashing as early as four or five. PETA gets "invited" to the schools. Hunters need to unite now or in ten years there won't be any hunting. Mr. Londre hopefully someday you'll see the light. "
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