Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Comment Archives: Stories
Posted by
Randi Hitchcock
on 06/14/2013 at 2:47 PM
Re: “Events that aren't canceled by the Black Forest Fire”
And the UpaDowna 3rd Sunday Adventure!!! We have hiking gear and water bottles for evacuees if needed! https://www.facebook.com/events/5375545763…
Posted by
Randi Hitchcock
on 06/14/2013 at 2:38 PM
Re: “Bach and pot sales, road closure proposal, and the gun debate”
To be clear, Mad Dog 20 20, IndyJones is not the Independent. There is no relation. And we fact-check all letters before going to press, though we cannot do the same for online comments. Thanks for reading. Kirk Woundy Editor-in-chief
Posted by
Kirk Woundy
on 06/14/2013 at 6:15 AM
Re: “Burbach, city break from state drug lab”
To JusticeIsServed (aka Forrest Gump):
"Stupid is as stupid does"
Are you even reading the news?
Yesterday the director of the entire state lab 'retired' and today the executive director 'resigned' (press release by Governor Hickenlooper and on other news channels).
Didn't a previous post say there's more to the story?
Tuesday I was forwarded an awesome support letter by a highly degreed and esteemed (clearly out of your league) toxicology professional, in support of Cindy. Yesterday I read 3 letters and today 2 more. Each from highly respected toxicologists.
By the way.. if I'm Cindy, I don't forward letters to myself! HAHAHA!!
I'm leaving this rag for more intelligent interaction.
Posted by
MirandaMiller345
on 06/13/2013 at 11:17 PM
Re: “One Black Forest story: Honey hub destroyed in fire”
xoxoxo together we will rebuild! Mary Frances Addington
Posted by
Mary Frances
on 06/13/2013 at 8:35 PM
Re: “Red Rocks' regrettable reminder”
This is only the tip of the iceberg of what IS NOT reported in a informative manner to the general public. In the past 3 years I personally have witnessed 1st hand, on several occasions, the crime wave ranging from rape, abduction, shootings, and auto thefts that have become chronic and severe at ALL the areas city's parks and public lands. There are many crime reports every week that the CO Sp cops consistently withhold or under report. I asked an officer at one scene where a dozen or so cars were vandalized (and a gun was even stolen out of one) why I cant find any follow-up info in the local news, he said they are profiling the various groups of suspects they believe responsible but don't have the training or resources to dedicate to the problem. By not alerting the general public and under-reporting the level of severity of the problem they have more time (thus are more likely) to eventually catch the criminals. I feel this just shows the police didn't want to bring attention to the actual fact they are not able to do the job tax payers pay them to do..... for what ever reason: poor training, financial, staffing, priorities ... whatever the reason I just know the public areas MANY of us think of as a retreat to get away to enjoy the "Great Outdoors" has been and continues to be places very risky for everyone- more so women- and especially women who hit the trails alone.
Posted by
Susan Jarvis-Weber
on 06/13/2013 at 8:14 PM
Re: “Waldo Canyon Fire: 'They didn't know what they were getting into'”
Note the conspicuous absence of kudos in the Federal Narrative to the Mayor and Fire Chief. Reason? Both were completely negligent, were clueless about the Incident Command System, and should be removed from the positions they occupy.
- Retired Wildland Firefighter
Posted by
hurricane
on 06/13/2013 at 7:39 PM
Re: “Bach and pot sales, road closure proposal, and the gun debate”
Wrong again Indy. You remind me of the Gazette. They print all kinds of letters no matter how many falsehoods they contain. Who cares about facts. If I hear something on a conservative radio it must be true. Yeah right. You are wrong and Ms Lytle is correct. I had to call and make sure I got a ballot as I did not bother to vote in the previous election because there was nothing to vote for and I did not want to waste the stamp. I was told it was a good thing I called to say I was active as they were not planning on sending me a ballot. It was a good decision to block Gessler's plan. And nonsense like that which prevent people from expressing their first amendment rights can never be allowed to happen here.
Posted by
mad dog 20 20
on 06/13/2013 at 6:39 PM
Re: “How evacuees can find hotel rooms in Colorado Springs”
Free places to stay via a Facebook Page, also see www.211colorado.community.org
Posted by
Thea Skinner
on 06/13/2013 at 3:53 PM
Re: “Burbach, city break from state drug lab”
To MirandaMiller345.....whatever you say Cynthia!!!!!!
Posted by
JusticeIsServed
on 06/13/2013 at 2:49 PM
Re: “State foots the bill for federal Type 1 team”
I feel so much better about having Terry Maketa in charge instead of Jerri Marr...she was annoying at best...I read her resume and everything else and although she has all the right boxes checked, I never felt like she was writing her own script.
Posted by
TejonTech
on 06/13/2013 at 1:49 PM
Re: “Republicans gear up for Morse recall”
Maybe Morse can get some schoolin' from Sen. Giron on how to surreptitously pay "volunteers" to disrupt the election process. It seems to work well in Pueblo.
Posted by
Connie Lingus
on 06/13/2013 at 1:08 PM
Re: “State foots the bill for federal Type 1 team”
I want Jerri Marr
Posted by
carolyncathey
on 06/13/2013 at 12:46 PM
Re: “Red Rocks' regrettable reminder”
Colorado Springs is the land of rape and assault.
Posted by
morlock
on 06/13/2013 at 12:43 PM
Re: “Red Rocks' regrettable reminder”
Good article.
Sadly the message will fall mostly on deaf ears given that this city just elected a wife beater for mayor and the "religious" crowd sees women as belonging at home, not out jogging like some uppity liberal.
Posted by
OldCrank
on 06/13/2013 at 10:58 AM
Re: “Red Rocks' regrettable reminder”
Such an important article. Thank you, Kirsten. I realize it may become lost due to the tragedy of the Black Forest fire, but I'd argue it's even more important now with so many women displaced by the fire who may be newly at risk in shelters, hotels, and the homes of acquaintances, strangers, friends and family. There are also children at risk in these environments, afraid and vulnerable, already victimized by the fire, with parents who may be distracted or distraught.
This does not diminish the tremendous compassion and generosity we see in our community in the face of this tragedy. But this article does serve as a good reminder, and potentially a comfort to someone who really needs it right now. I hope that we can pick up this topic after the fire is out and take a hard look at how we as a community, a society and a culture can change for the better.
Posted by
Kitkaede
on 06/13/2013 at 10:09 AM
Re: “80 to 100 homes destroyed so far in Black Forest Fire”
For those who think about how it can happen over and over, there is a clear excuse for why. Humans have set the stage for this stuff with a dangerous atmospheric deviation. It is the hand we have decided to play.
BeltonHomesForSale.info
Posted by
Edea Krammer
on 06/13/2013 at 9:58 AM
Re: “UPDATE: 360 homes now categorized as 'total loss,' according to sheriff”
By statute, this is how last year should have been, Maketa, the sheriff, in charge. But Bach wouldn't allow it, and the now retired fire chief said the city could take care of it...and you all saw the result. Maketa is the only public official in this town you can trust knows what he is doing!
Posted by
TejonTech
on 06/13/2013 at 9:49 AM
Re: “County Disaster Assistance Center now open”
How many people actually needed this sort of playing to the ineffective; the government assistance crowd, last year?
And remember how little assistance actually went to victims last year...
Posted by
TejonTech
on 06/13/2013 at 9:39 AM
Re: “Map of homes destroyed in the Black Forest Fire”
interactive comprehensive public information map
http://blackforestfire.gisinc.com/