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| 2/8/2010 |
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After reading the article in the D&C on the Canandaigua Complex, I must say the political nepotism seems to rain everyplace. I really can not see how in the world the City fathers think that eminent domain of Mr.Homik property for a parking lot is in the public best interest? The exchange of money by the City to the developer sounds more like graft to those who support the political power structure, because Mr.Homik said NO !! I hope that Mr.Homik has very deep pockets and talented lawyers to show the courts, that this not much different the when Columbia University tried to take away property around the college because it was a “Blight” on the University, and they wished to expand the college. To bad no jail time for individuals came out of the case. I wish Mr. Homik all the luck in the world and when he wins that civil suites against the City and Council will be forth coming, residents along the Finger Lakes should be worried, their land could next under should loose rules
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| 2/8/2010 |
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I would like to respond to the writer who "vented" about schools getting way out of hand. I take exception to the comment, "Forget homeschooling. Without social skills, the child will become his/her own best friend." I am a veteran home-schooling parent who has had exposure to many children, besides my own, who were educated at home. We began home education in 1987 and I can tell you that the "social skills" argument is not a new one, and it isn't improving with age. If by social skills gained through public education the writer is referring to those evident at the school he/she works in, then one may expect cursing at authority figures, roaming the school in search of friends and spitting on floors and walls to be among the many wonderful benefits of putting your child in public school rather than the dreaded "home school" atmosphere where children are taught mutual respect, helpfulness, how to make decent and interesting conversation and to use politeness with both peers and those of elder and younger generations. It is not fair to paint these wonderful young people who are home schooled as socially inept and loners because nothing is further from the truth. You do these families,a and others contemplating home school options, a huge disservice with your uninformed remarks, and I, for one, am tired of hearing this ridiculous slam. Now if you are saying that such a delightful and remarkable young people probably won't "fit right in" with the cursing, roaming, spitting children you describe from your school district, you are probably right. Thank God for that.
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| 2/8/2010 |
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I got pulled over at one in the morning on my way home from work by a trooper who was driving towards me. He turned on his lights then made a Uturn to pull me over. He said he pulled me over because I had a license plate light out. He then started to interogate me about where I had been and what I had been doing. I told him I didnt have any lights out and told him there was no cause for him to pull me over. He THREW my license at me and walked away. Isn't there anything better for the Troopers to be doing besides pulling over innocent people?
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| 2/6/2010 |
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I gave a lot of money to my church in Henrietta last year in a big fundraising campaign. They have used the money for everything BUT what they said they would use it for. Isn't this illegal? What can I do about it? Who should I call?
wpperson |
| 2/8/2010 |
If this is true, it is called misappropriation of funds and is very serious. You should call your church treasurer first and seek answers. Perhaps you don't have the full picture, so give them a chance to show you their bookkeeping. As a contributor you should have the right to see how the funds were distributed. If you think there is really a problem with the way they are handling funds, perhaps the Attorney General's office would be the place to start.
dee |
| 2/8/2010 |
Sounds like what happens to our tax dollars.
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| 2/2/2010 |
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With all this talk about leveling the playing field on gasoline prices from one side of Rochester to the other, one wonders why HOME HEATING OIL ($2.99) is 10-30 cents a gallon higher then gas?? If remember right there is no "TAX" on heating fuel, yet the price is higher then gas ($2.69-$2.89)at most pumps which has 40-50 cents tax added to it. Even truck fuel which may or may not have tax, is cheaper at the pump. No wonder the oil companies are making billions.
george |
| 2/5/2010 |
Yeah George, I don't pity those in the oil business. I wish I had some extra money to purchase some stock! I really don't know how you all can budget for your heating fuels. You shouldn't have to turn your T-stat down to 58 degrees to save a couple of bucks a month. Take Care.
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| 2/1/2010 |
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Is there any way that truly made in America product could be labeled, maybe with a flag on the front?
farmette lady |
| 2/6/2010 |
Now you have to read the fine print on labels too. I looked at a T-shirt yesterday & on the label in bold print it said "MADE IN USA".Below that were the washing instructions & then at the bottom of the label in very small print it said "ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO". So the material was made here but the shirt was sewn in Mexico. I put it back on the shelf. I recently read an article that stated that 97% of ALL clothing in America is now made in other countries & the textile industry in the USA is now virtually extinct. Also I will never buy a Whirlpool product again. They had a factory in Indiana that made the refrigerators that have the freezer on top. They closed it down around Christmas time & moved operations to Mexico & put 1200 AMERICANS out of work.What has become of the once greatest industrial nation on Earth?
hilton710 |
| 2/2/2010 |
Farmette Lady. They have been using the "Made in the U.S.A." label since manufacturers began moving their companies to other countries. They are hard to find these days, but are still available. Forget about pollyo' there. His solution is to tax everyone. Little does he/she realize, by more taxes, means we (the consumer) have to pay more, or people at Gander, Dicks, Sears, JC Penny,etc. will lose their jobs. Its a cycle that has become more of a cyclone. pollyo must be a drop-out, due to his put down of obtaining an education. Obama as well as many others have stated that to further your career, or to begin one, your high school diploma is not just a diploma. It says you've put up with "ANY" education system for at least 12 years of your life. And have long term goals to become someone. Not one who sits around all day and complain about it. Good luck with that search.
panther |
| 2/2/2010 |
But we are part of the problem it that if "DID NOT BUY THE STUFF" maybe the big GUYS would get the message. But it is easier said then done. You have to be "WELLING" to pay more and in this economy many will not. We do not even make a TV set this county anymore and there where atleast 10 companies here 10-15 years ago. GE, Motorola, Sylvania, to name a few, ALL GONE !!!!! We sold our technology and minds to Cheap & Greed
george |
| 2/1/2010 |
I am sure there is. But I am willing to bet someone has a "COPYRIGHT" on it and companies would have to pay that someone a fee to use it. So I guess that is why it is not on products. It is bad enought to find USA on anything anymore,
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| 2/1/2010 |
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I think I have a plan for our Governor to balance our budget. He suggested an “Obesity Tax” which flew like a lead brick. How about a “Sugar Tax”. Now that would take in to account all the candy and soft drinks he was talking about for the young generation. But then there are the rest of us! Shouldn’t we suffer a little too! An additional Sugar Tax would take all those other things that have SUGAR. For example, Gum, Candy, Bottled fruit juices (high fructose corn syrup), Breakfast Cercal (Sugar coated) Wine/Scotch/Whiskey/Gin/Vodka/Beer (sugar turns to alcohol, right!), and then when he runs out of money on those there always Salt & Pepper. We know Tea doesn’t work, because we thru that overboard years ago.
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| 2/1/2010 |
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I've come to the conclusion that anyone who writes in to complain about the people we have elected to Albany or Washington, DC and how much of our money they spend, how high our taxes are now, are certified morons. Yes I mean you, the person who last week complained about the deficit, the health care debacle. You keep voting the same people back into office, you idiots have to stop thinking its not my representative its the other guy. YOU ARE WRONG!! it is your guy and all the other guys. It appears the only way to get these career politicians out of office is to let them die like Ted Kennedy finally did. If you are not going to vote these people out of office then you have no right to complain about our situation, which in my opinion makes you idiots.
bhuddah |
| 2/3/2010 |
Nice way to pass judgement on people you don't even know, nyguy! How do you know which readers may or may not be party line voters, or whether or not they approve of higher taxes? The voting numbers are also skewed way out of proportion using all kinds of crooked trickery so the ones in power get what they want. I know there's corruption on both sides and the whole system needs an overhaul. It doesn't help matters to call the public "idiots". At least THIS one knows the difference between "your" and "you're". Look it up.
KrisK |
| 2/3/2010 |
bhuddah your right. The fact is that most people here are party line voters. They don't care that taxes are high, spending is out of control, etc. They care that their party member is in power. That's why term limits will never work. It's just a different person to go along with the recklessness. The only way to change is to vote them out, but that will never happen. I've had the same state senator for 30 years. We also have an assemblymen who used to be a Democrat who realized the only way to get elected was to be a republican. It doesn't matter that they love pork spending, love raising taxes, etc, just matters what party they are. So your right, they are idiots.
nyguy |
| 2/2/2010 |
Bhuddah, has it occurred to you at all that those who complain are NOT the ones who voted these morons into office? It doesn't mean they didn't vote at ALL, they may have voted for other candidates, only to be disappointed when the others won. Our vote is one way to express our hopes, and when it goes the other way, we still have the right to voice our concerns--and the Vent column is one of many ways to do just that. I'd be more than happy to find some legal way to kick these characters out of office. Being elected should not protect a crooked politician from being fired on the spot when not serving the people.
KrisK |
| 2/2/2010 |
Way to rip them a "New One". The back room deals, meetings behind closed doors, all the while, keeping their right hand on their pocket and the left hand in ours. You do realize though, these chronic complainers, probably aren't even registered voters. And don't have a clue, let alone a solution to get us out of this mess.
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| 1/29/2010 |
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The only thing that can save the American dream right now is the consumer. I think I have stated this before. I have found jeans, socks, and workboots made right here but they cost a pretty pennny. I am willing to sacrifice that so that someone out there can make these and be able to continue that so that they in return can put food on their table. Even though larger companies, that are not enforced to do so, buy thier product from overseas, this may be our only hope. We know that greedy CEOs wont buy, for instance, steam pipe for boiler lines, from American companies. I went to Home Depot and the steam lines are made in China. So thats where the larger companies will purchase them. They should be fined for this. Obama stated if we have any ideas to help the economy let him know. We have great ideas but they will never be put into action. Heres another idea...when they buy our vets items...buy American made ones!
marydel7 |
| 2/1/2010 |
I found this website. http://www.americansworking.com. Its a listing of american made products and where they are sold. Its not a great site but it's the best one I have found. Its really kind of sad to look down through the listings and think about all of the companys that were right here in NYS that used to make these products.
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| 1/29/2010 |
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Does the town of Elba have and/or use snow plows? it is absolutely ridiculous to drive my child to pre-k and not be able to see the road, at 830 in the morning??? it never used to be a problem in the past winters i have lived here. my taxes are pretty high and i expect to see a road sometime this winter!
sportsman44v |
| 2/2/2010 |
I must say, here in Stafford they do a fantastic job on our road, but it's also a main one. Do you live on a side road or one less traveled? Sorry you're having a tough time, maybe a call to your Town Dept will help? Good luck & safe travels to you & your little one. When we have precious cargo, it's twice as scary to drive in bad conditions!
KrisK |
| 1/30/2010 |
i saw one around 5pm, that was awesome, it would be nice if they would realize that there is a pre-k that requires dropping off and picking up children, its absolutely ridiculous!
sportsman44v |
| 1/29/2010 |
New york state is not paying plows overtime so they don't plow much. Where I am they like to do stuff where there is no snow and then when it snows nothing. Don't make no sense. Its annoying and I can't take it either
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