Nestor wrote on Sep 5, 2006 3:23 PM:
" If the UW System owns the housing will we get the property tax?
If the housing needs are shifted to the private sector will we get the property tax?
Fact-
City really needs money badly. "
Linda wrote on Sep 5, 2006 10:52 AM:
" Thanks Charlie for your proactive ideas. We need more accountibility, already in 2 days of the returning students, we have an uprooted tree in the street and missing street sign. Students are fine but the destruction and debilitation of neighborhoods needs to stop. "
Nestor wrote on Sep 5, 2006 9:08 AM:
" Rednecks? Supposedly from educated people? Rednecks was derived from people that worked out side and received suntans or burns. There was a time when the uppercrust thought little of people with either. This comment is not only ignorant, but it is exemplifies to me the elite mindset some have within the UW Sytem as well. This "expansion" is about needed money. Not about WI students, not about students that come for entrance with high grades they have worked so hard to achieve, this is about money, period. Look who will fill this need for housing. Check the relationships. It will happen as they do not care what you think, they need money, badly! "
Come on........... wrote on Sep 4, 2006 12:35 PM:
" Come on, there are both benefits and costs to the City from UW-LaX -- just like with any major area business. Sure, there are problems, like parking, housing, noise, and excessive trash. But there are also benefits, like spending, jobs, community visibility, education, and tourism. Just look at the recent international conference on the Mississippi River! I think that the City and UW-LaX need to work together even more closely so that it stays a win-win deal, and avoids recent controversies. I personally like living in a City with a major university. The "us versus them" mentality (from both sides) needs to go! "
Amen wrote on Sep 3, 2006 10:13 AM:
" When I wrote "well put" I was referring to Charlie Weeth's letter, not to the two idiot postings right ahead of mine. They were not posted yet when I sent mine. No tax free organization should ever just go ahead and plan for growth without dealing with the city planners. This inlcudes the hospitals, Viterbo, WTC, and churches as well as UW-L. "
To the Blog Baiter wrote on Sep 2, 2006 8:27 AM:
" You obviously don't hear from very many people then do you? If anyone else has something constructive to say about Weeth's column, let's hear from you. Otherwise just ignore this blog baiter. "
to the 8:10 PM poster wrote on Sep 2, 2006 12:44 AM:
" No long time resident I have ever spoken to has anything but contempt for UW-L. Viterbo may be a different story, but there is simply nothing good brought to the Coulee Region by UW-L. "
To The vast majority of residents are against UW-L wrote on Sep 1, 2006 8:10 PM:
" How do you know this? Cite a single objective survey that supports your claim. About 20% of the city population is made up of current UW-L students and staff, so the odds are they will disagree with you. A large number of residents are UW-L alumni or are related to UW-L alumni, so your statement has little chance of being accurate. UW-L is here to stay and the rants of a few malcontents aren't going to change that reality. "
The vast majority of residents are against UW-L wrote on Sep 1, 2006 7:32 PM:
" and it is precisely this kind of arrogant "we're better than you" attitude that causes it. That, and the beercan covered lawns, broken windows all over town, and bill for police overtime whenever class is in session. It's no small wonder that opinion on this blog and around town is so squarely against the university. "
RE; How does one respond? wrote on Sep 1, 2006 4:36 PM:
" Thank you Archie Bunker. As always, when not able to post an intellegent post, make it move out if you don't like it. Jerk "
RE; I am curious wrote on Sep 1, 2006 4:34 PM:
" We tap into your wire from your outhouse. "
for all UWL costs the region, the benefits do not add up. wrote on Sep 1, 2006 3:59 PM:
" Sure, they spend there money in the region. And yes, they flip burgers and do other similar jobs. But, what about all the damage to property? What about all the drugs and alcohol problems they bring? Not to mention the mess and the noise. I think all of the folks supporting UWL on this site are really the same person, probably an out of towner and UWL student or staff himself. "
I am curious wrote on Sep 1, 2006 3:01 PM:
" How do you people get internet access in you trailers? "
Great idea wrote on Sep 1, 2006 3:01 PM:
" Close UWL--that is a great plan. Watch your downtown crumble as well as all of those businesses in Onalaska on Hwy16. Who do you think staffs those jobs? The college is the best feature and maybe the only feature that is noteworthy in this city. "
How does one respond? wrote on Sep 1, 2006 2:59 PM:
" How is one supposed to respond intelligently to such a stupid comment as closing UW-L? That college does more for this community than you can even imagine. The money those kids dump into this economy is staggering. Not to mention they fill most of the service jobs in the myriad businesses in the region. After graduation, a large number remain in the area and perform essential white collar jobs as well. This city is a vibrant and thriving because of UW-L in large part. Without the college, this place is simply like Wausau or Janesville. If you want a dirty blue collar town, move elsewhere. "
vote MARK GREEN to close UW-L wrote on Sep 1, 2006 1:52 PM:
" Mark Green has promised, if elected as our next governor, to close UW-L and the rest of the UW colleges. He's got my vote and he should have yours. "
RE: Cancerous tumor wrote on Sep 1, 2006 12:46 PM:
" Are you totally incapable of posting something intellegent? Give the redneck nonsense a rest, it does not impress anyone. "
a father wrote on Sep 1, 2006 11:40 AM:
" Being a UW-L alumni, it is in the regions best interest to promote this University, in any way we can. The students provide, not only a huge economic impact, but also make the city more vibrant and alive just with their presence. "
What is wrong with you people wrote on Sep 1, 2006 11:14 AM:
" If it weren't for the students and universities they go to, this community would live in the dark ages. They bring vitality, vision and fresh ideas. UW-L now recycles everything they can, along with composting food that would otherwise be thrown out. This is happening because some of the students demanded change. We have world class entertainment that wouldn't come here if not for Viterbo and UW-L. Please have a more open mind. Of course there are a few rude and stupid kids, but nobody's perfect, including you and me. It's up to us to help guide them to make better decisions. "
Cancerous tumor wrote on Sep 1, 2006 8:37 AM:
" Absolutely ridiculous. Stupid rednecks...what are you going to do? "
Amen wrote on Sep 1, 2006 6:54 AM:
" Well put. The alternative is to turn a large portion of this city into a student ghetto. "
vote Mark Green to close UW-L wrote on Sep 1, 2006 12:19 AM:
" and the rest of the UW system. He has made this a promise if elected. "
or.... CLOSE UWL wrote on Sep 1, 2006 12:17 AM:
" nobody really wants this cancerous tumor in our community. Shut off there lights and water, get them to leave. "
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