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I can’t help but wonder how much better things would be now if it wasn’t so easy to blame others for what, back in the day, would have been considered personal responsibility. It doesn’t seem to matter anymore. terrible consequences from deliberate actions are always someone else’s fault now. It has now become so routine that even when one’s own grossly negligent actions result in the death of another they are blamed on a third party and others will support them in a knee-jerk manner.If union wage scales are so good for everybody then why do we need minimum wage laws?as we continue to enjoy unseasonably warm weather, let’s keep in mind the people who live everywhere in Europe, in many places in southern Asia, and in Alaska and northern Canada, places where record-breaking cold is afflicting hundreds of millions of people.“That’s either the bees’ knees or the cat’s meow. Which is it?” and “That’s the way the cookie crumbles.” I haven’t heard these sayings for at least 55-60 years.We Americans are all proud of the fact that Ford Motors did not need or take any bailout money, unlike GM. also, unlike Chrysler, Ford Motors is not owned by Fiat or any other foreign company.recent Open Line comments do not represent facts in Komen/Planned Parenthood situation. Komen funds were used exclusively for breast health issues. as a breast cancer survivor, I resent any attempt to reduce access to mammograms. This should not have become a political issue.Speaking of the next sheriff’s election in 2014, I haven’t heard deputy John Zimmerman spout off about running and getting elected. I wonder why?All that flag burning, vandalism, and destruction of government property couldn’t be the fault of the OWS bunch now could it? It has just got to be someone else’s fault, but I’m not sure who to blame this time. I’ll bet it was a conspiracy between the Freemasons, Communists, CIA, KGB, Mafia, Mormons, and the tea party. anything but accountability. but I’m a liberal. It’s just how I think.Ron Paul is making a bigger fool of himself than Ross Perot did. He’s the best ally Obama has.“When they call roll in the Senate, the senators do not know whether to answer ‘present’ or ‘not guilty.’” — Teddy RooseveltYou’re worried about the president messing with the Catholic church? what a hoot. Priests OK? Oops. and if you do not like a principal being a coach, do something.there is no way Obama can win a second term without support from independent voters. so all you Obama supporters out there, go ahead keep calling us independent bigots and racists and I guarantee you Obama will not win a second term.cut down all of the trees in the marina, its not like the city can get to the river anyway.Beardstown and Cass County sheriff are now on a private frequency that can’t be heard on a scanner. some of the gossip crowd will no longer have a reason to live.Teachers at JHS preying on students? State’s attorney sweeping it under the rug? If I’m pulled over for a seat belt violation it’s published and prosecuted. If not for the victims parent’s we would not have heard about this.Susan G. Komen should not have chosen to not abort Planned Parenthood. I will quit donating to Komen if they do not, specifically, tell Planned Parenthood not to use the grants they give them go for abortions.Attention all Republicans: here in the real world while writing a report, I can’t use Fox News as a cited source. That’s because it’s not a reliable source. Please try to see a story from all sides before forming opinions.Radicalism is a path in which our country will fall as it is doing now. that also goes for the radical liberals.Susan G. Komen has put funding back into Planned Parenthood to be used for mammograms. Quit trying to force religious beliefs on everything and everyone. There’s separation of church and state. A fetus doesn’t have citizenship and cannot survive on its own. also, at a certain point in development, it’s no different than fetuses of other animals. Radicals are ruining this country. Fix your problems before trying fix the problems of others.When are they going to get rid of the children playing mayor and city council in Roodhouse? Grow up. your petty differences are doing nothing but driving the city into the ground. I’ve heard numerous people say they would have moved to Roodhouse except they didn’t want to deal with the high school drama at City Hall.“but if students don’t want to engage in voluntary service to others, then they should be forced to volunteer in order for them to get their diploma.” yes, schools should have compulsory volunteerism. George Orwell would love it.Teenagers being forced to volunteer for service might be considered an oxymoron. If that is your definition of volunteering, you might be a progressive. You probably think taxation is charitable giving as well.Nine-thirty Sunday morning and I am so ready for this Super Bowl overkill to be over.as a Waverly fan, I would much better drive to Meredosia and play a sectional game instead of playing at Our Saviour. Meredosia has an excellent gymnasium with bleachers on both sides and backrests on their bleachers.Rub-a-dub-dub?I see Terry Garner and the “Awakenings” group in Roodhouse are up to no good again. can you pout anymore Huffines, Knox and Garner by leaving some more meetings? You people are a royal joke at the taxpayers expense and you need to resign. Haven’t you embarrassed the town enough with your antics?Please educate yourselves regarding the sales tax increase. All Morgan county school will benefit. Certain products will not reflect a tax increase and the money has specific restrictions for spending. Please, before you “spout off” make sure you are correctly informed of the facts. thank you.“Whoever designed the McDonald’s drive-through lanes is a moron” Methinks was the same person who designed the lane patterns on the square.Idiots on line with poor reading comprehension. “now get your facts straight. as far as the adult remark, thanks for the laugh.” the “adult” remark was the only point of my comment. It had nothing to do with who they were or what they were doing besides being very immature. as a Republican voter I want more than just to recapture the White House. I want to have someone as president that I can be proud of. A person with conservative principles that will protect the unborn and get the yolk of the federal government off my back. Newt Gingrich has the lifelong credentials and the vision of government and governing that so many of us are yearning for.In the five Republican primaries held so far, the number of Republican voters have been dramatically less than four years ago. Mitt Romney has never received more than 44 percent of the vote even in Mormon-heavy Nevada. When will our party wake up and realize that the majority of us don’t want him?Consolidation of the five state pension funds will buy some time, and the additional funds from the legislative and judicial pension funds will heal the ones where real workers are paid from. Base the solution on fully funding over 40 years and make those payments mandated to be paid first. If the pension payments are not made timely the state treasurer and state comptroller are automatically removed from office.the state pension underfunding needs to be addressed. how about this; compact all five pensions into one. make all future benefits paid based on the one with the most minimal benefits; SERS. Yeah, I know the state legislators, judges and university employees won’t like it but as a state taxpayer I am not liking it very much either.People need to investigate Planned Parenthood before they give to charities that give to PP. Susan G. Komen should make sure the money they receive for the cure of cancer or cancer prevention goes for that specifically. Giving grants to PP, who uses very little of the money that they receive for cancer related issues. Planned Parenthood is the biggest abortion clinic in the U.S.I would like to ask a question without stepping on anyone’s toes. how does the Morman Religion differ from the Catholic and Protestant Religions? I probably should know, but I don’t. For the arrest on the headlight charge, I am in favor of arresting everyone that goes along on brights. Believe me, the state could fill their coffers quickly, if the police would police the roads.