99.9% ha? wrote on Jun 10, 2007 9:37 PM:
" With la crosse's population that means only about 50 people qualify as racist, intolerant, or rude. Try venturing outside your house and into the actual community once! "
to: college students don't like it here either wrote on Jun 5, 2007 11:57 PM:
" I moved away from LaCrosse after I graduated from UWL to the Twin Cities. Man to I miss LaCrosse! If you don't like it, move away for awhile and see how good you have it there. Besides, no matter where you go there will always be death and crime. Deal with it "
Re Re: love college students wrote on Jun 5, 2007 9:38 PM:
" "Whiners like you are one reason I'm thrilled to be living in a REAL city making an above average wage"....Then why are you blogging on this web page if you are in such a big city and making so much money. Cost of living is th reason. The other is you have no life then. More pay that just goes to bills for higher living expenses in a big city. get back to your janitor job!!! "
RE: College Students don't like being here either! wrote on Jun 5, 2007 9:19 PM:
" AMEN! "
to College Students don't like being here either! wrote on Jun 5, 2007 7:59 PM:
" Speak for yourself...I love Lax so much that I stayed for my graduate schooling and now live and work here. No one forced me or you to stay. If you don't like it, adios! "
Clark for DA wrote on Jun 5, 2007 7:52 PM:
" If the governor appoints Gruenke for DA, this is one democrat that will be voting for a new governor the next go around. Regardless of Clark's party affiliation, at least she has a reputation of caring about her job. "
To: RE: I love college students wrote on Jun 5, 2007 3:40 PM: wrote on Jun 5, 2007 7:05 PM:
" And if you decide to leave, honestly, I don't think anyone will be shedding any tears. "
To: College Students don't like being here either! wrote on Jun 5, 2007 7:03 PM:
" You’re the ilk that I want out too, good bye fellow! I'm of ethnic descent and find most if not 99.9% here in the Coulee region fine people who are courteous and friendly. Yes, there are the few (00.1%) that don't get it. However, I assume you will find that 100% in your "OZ." Good luck:) "
to the 1:43 PM poster... wrote on Jun 5, 2007 6:56 PM:
" You forget one thing that is being said here... the powers to be found out he lied in an investigation and that is a crime. Do we forgive on crime for another??? All should be held accountable for their actions, and I was thought to not lie as a child as I'm sure you were taught by your parents. Personal responsibility is the "key" to all this and you and I need to be held to higher standards. Billy S. "
... wrote on Jun 5, 2007 6:51 PM:
" After charges have been brought, the public has access to them or so I'm told. You want to find out the story then ask the police department for the information. Here's my take on the obstruction charges. If you lie to police, especially in a death investigation, and you get caught then you pay the consequences. That is how our legal system works whether you like it or not. You can't say, "Oh he's only 18" or "He was Luke's friend, give him a break." It's simple really. You lie to cops and you get charged. Doesn't matter who you are. "
College Students don't like being here either! wrote on Jun 5, 2007 5:52 PM:
" I am an adult student who moved to La Crosse for the sole purpose of attending the University. I've been counting the days until graduation for four years! I can't wait to say farewell to your racist community and overall ineptitude. I'll use my sense and spend my cents in a city that appreciates both! "
rick harsch wrote on Jun 5, 2007 4:40 PM:
" I would imagine that for a cop it would be pretty irritating to be lied to by someone during an investigation, especially if the liar is not under suspicion. I am also under the impression that obstruction charges do not merit sentences of Scooter Libby magnitude. "
Re: College student are the joke in this town. wrote on Jun 5, 2007 4:10 PM:
" Wow $60,000! You make that much? You must be like rich. "
bob wrote on Jun 5, 2007 3:45 PM:
" I'll await more information as to what, exactly, these charges are about. But I must say there are a number of things that are very troubling and unsettling about these charges being brought. "
I love college kids 2 wrote on Jun 5, 2007 3:44 PM:
" Apparently you need two blogs to get the first point. I was talking about how you seem to hold the knowledge that people in these positions hold at 18 when you just graduated from high school. Believe me, you know nothing at 18. "
He's a kid wrote on Jun 5, 2007 3:43 PM:
" I realize it's wrong to lie, but I think this young man has been punished enough. After all his friend is dead. "
RE: I love college students wrote on Jun 5, 2007 3:40 PM:
" I'm sorry you never experienced college and that your parents have kept you on the leash all these years. I spent 5 years in La Crosse and seem to recall observing people 30-40 years of age stumbling around being the joke of the town more frequently than college students. Heck, they even provided free entertainment by doing this in the middle of the day for all to see! Whiners like you are one reason I'm thrilled to be living in a REAL city making an above average wage. Keep living in your fantasy world. Maybe this is why many students leave LAX and never look back once they graduate. "
unohoo wrote on Jun 5, 2007 3:19 PM:
" Let's not forget Luke and the other young men that drowned. Austin Scott's honesty has nothing to do with that fact. I don't think it's an appropriate time for this to happen in your career Mr. Gruenke. I expected to see a female name attached to this case. If you want this death or any of the several other local drownings to be your ride to head DA in La Crosse you will need to do far more than find someone that obstructed by lying about information that does not affect the past outcome of any investigations. "
Shush! wrote on Jun 5, 2007 3:12 PM:
" All of your opinions are nice and every thing but unless you were close to Luke than you don't know what it's like to hear of Austin getting charged. I was a friend of Luke's and spent the two days searching for him. I also know Austin and I think he should definetley be charged. He lied in an instance where emotions were running high and those lies gave us false hope. "
He is only human wrote on Jun 5, 2007 2:38 PM:
" It is natural for people to lie. He is only human. "
To: WHAT!!!! wrote on Jun 5, 2007 2:37 PM:
" I'll back you up 100%. It's ALL about PUBLICITY & COVERING their backs. Has anyone noticed NOW, all of a sudden the information mentioned, insinuates that the authorities are/have done everything possible to look into the river deaths....what a joke. Another drowning will occur before any of the committees can agree or approve anything on the publics safety......... "
to June 5 - 1:26 p.m. TO: WHAT!!! wrote on Jun 5, 2007 1:43 PM:
" I think you missed the point. I am questioning the decision to charge this kid. In the scope of this issue, what this kid did or didn't say is of little consequence. There are larger issues that need to be addressed and NEVER have. I am not promoting binge drinking...nor am I persecuting the young for BEING young and indulging in way MOST of us have done at that age. We ALL need to take some responsibility...not just the young drinkers. Hanging this kid out to dry does nothing to promote safe, legal conduct in this community. "
TO: WHAT!!!!! wrote on Jun 5, 2007 1:26 PM:
" Are you kidding me? You drink and become altered and if you don't know what you are doing, which generally happens when you have a BAC higher than .20, not to mention .32!!! Think about it....TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY!!! "
Re: College student are the joke in this town. wrote on Jun 5, 2007 1:07 PM:
" I went to college and I'm laughing because I'm making $60,000...thank you education! "
RE: I love college students wrote on Jun 5, 2007 1:03 PM:
" Well then let me be the first to apologize for doing the intelligent thing and going to college. Of course college grads get those jobs; college teaches you to think on a higher level than those who only attended high school. I'm sorry if that sounds arrogant, but it's the truth. I seriously don't understand why people don't just take out loans and go to school for four years. Hypothetically, doesn't $40k at age 22 sound pretty sweet to you? "
I love college kids wrote on Jun 5, 2007 12:24 PM:
" they are instantly lawyers, doctors, judges, police officers etc..... and seem to know everything about everything when they turn 18 and are let off the leash by mommy and daddy. College student are the joke in this town. Hold your liquor and we wouln't have these type of problems. "
TO; Arrogance of Power wrote on Jun 5, 2007 12:19 PM:
" RIGHT ON! "
Arrogance of Power = wrote on Jun 5, 2007 11:35 AM:
" Tim Gruenke "
AZICIT wrote on Jun 5, 2007 11:10 AM:
" It's time for Mr. Tim Gruenke to resign! "
VERY POOR JUDGEment by Tim Gruenke wrote on Jun 5, 2007 11:08 AM:
" This man is NOT DA qualified! "
Stuber wrote on Jun 5, 2007 11:07 AM:
" I agree TOTALLY w/comment posted TO: TIM GRUENKE! "
Suspicious wrote on Jun 5, 2007 10:48 AM:
" Why did the TRIB not report anything about similar drownings in Eau Claire or Ames Iowa? Maybe you didn't hear about the drunken student that 'walked' into man-made pond in Ames and drowned in April? No current and maybe 5 feet deep, this pond is right next to Student Union and major busy street in Ames. Something is not right when the media/local law enforcement ignors similar drownings in other locations. These incidents may be related but reporting them may shift the focus from the evil bars and alcohol to the real culprit(s). With this student being charged months later and the intentional withholding of other similar cases by the media, I smell something rotten here in River City. "
Fair Play wrote on Jun 5, 2007 10:08 AM:
" It would be a little different if the government and police didn't lie!
All this will accomplish is to make the average person fear the police and government all the more. "
poor decision wrote on Jun 5, 2007 10:00 AM:
" How ironic and interesting that in the course of the investigation this 18 year old is the ONLY person who gave misinformation or withheld information. The recollection or lack of recollection of a likely intoxicated young man was key to the investigation? I call that a POOR investigation at best. Maybe the police department needs to reevaluate their communication skills and ability to establish any sort of relationship with the community. The young people need to trust the police...but the police have to be trustworthy. "
haha wrote on Jun 5, 2007 9:14 AM:
" Funny how when people don't agree with the police they're all corrupt and in on some sort of conspiracy. But when they're not around to help YOU, they're not doing enough. Quit your crying. "
WHAT!!!! wrote on Jun 5, 2007 9:10 AM:
" Are you kidding me! How about charging the City of La Crosse for doing NOTHING after the previous drowning deaths! How is this charging decision anything but an attempt to secure some publicity in a futile effort to say "we are doing everything we can to make this city safe, blah, blah, blah..." What a wast of taxpayer dollars! Why young people continue to want to come to this city where they face nothing but harrassment and stereotyping is beyond me. It is yet another sad, embarrassing day for this city. "
what lies? wrote on Jun 5, 2007 8:52 AM:
" so what "lies" did he tell??? this isnt a story unless the whole "story" is written! "
T-Pain wrote on Jun 5, 2007 8:44 AM:
" Until you come up with the TRUTH and you know there is nore to it, stop going after teammates that you know had nothing to do with it. You are a joke to law enforcement, and hopefully your peers start to realize this to. Step down and help the FBI go about business, instead of just deating around the corner. La Crosse seem to be a joke to me, and do some real shady work. "
re: couldn't agree more wrote on Jun 5, 2007 8:20 AM:
" This "kid" is an adult college student, not a naive 10 year old. I agree, it is an extremely emotional time, however, emotion should not get in the way of telling the truth in an important investigation. Another example of the La Crosse whiners thinking they should decide which/when laws should be followed. "
give me a break wrote on Jun 5, 2007 7:55 AM:
" The kid lied; it's about time people are held accountable for their actions. "
couldn't agree more wrote on Jun 5, 2007 7:47 AM:
" with 30's. this kid lied cause he was 18, scared, and didn't want to get in trouble. go get him la crosse. instead of picking on this kid why don't you try and find the WOMAN killing these guys every couple years. "
Questions? wrote on Jun 5, 2007 7:21 AM:
" What will be served by all this, lets be compassionate when we have emotional investigations. "
TO: Tim Gruenke wrote on Jun 5, 2007 7:04 AM:
" Man you are a peice of work. I don't recall what happened that night either do you? I hope you are out of a job soon! "
Makes Sense wrote on Jun 5, 2007 6:58 AM:
" While Mr.Scott's false statements did little to impede efforts to save Mr. Homan (he was already assuming room temperature,) they did impede and damage the search and recovery, which caused untold and unnecessary angst and hope among many people. Personally, I'm sick of Palatine continually sending us its undesirable element! "
30's wrote on Jun 5, 2007 6:43 AM:
" Nice job Tim Gruenke. You got your name on the front page! I know that was your main goal. Prosecuting a college kid for not recalling details or leaving some details out about one of his best friends death. Way to go. Drag up more emotions. Sure hope Loralee gets the nod from the governer. You are pathetic! "
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