On Teacher turns down Ryan’s award

Posted on February 6 at 9:51 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

In one case you have an athlete being honored by our President, along with his teammates, for winning a sports championship. The honor is purely symbolic and is extended to mostly ALL championship winning teams for the purpose giving those teams national recognition. As far as I know the President Obama is all for hockey. He has never expressed any disdain for the sport or voted against any legislation that would prevent individuals from participating in hockey based on age, religion, gender, nationality, etc.
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In the other case you have an individual being honored for his humanitarian work with the NAACP and helping immigrants learn and understand their civil rights. Yet the Legislator bestowing the award (Ryan) has not supported much of the civil rights legislation that has come up in the House. I don’t understand Ryan’s involvement in presenting a certificate to someone performing work that Ryan himself does not support. Now THAT’S hypocrisy.
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Obviously, RAF, you’re a little fuzzy on the concept of hypocrisy.
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There is NOTHING to indicate that Mr. Levie’s work aided illegal immigrants, except for your claims SG. So who is exaggerating?

On Teacher turns down Ryan’s award

Posted on February 2 at 2:51 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

So your main point is that those being helped by the NAACP and Voces de la Frontera are all here illegally? Perhaps it's time for you to reassess your adherence to the Constitutional Fascist theories. Not everything with legs, walks.

On Teacher turns down Ryan’s award

Posted on February 2 at 8:45 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

"... I would posit that teaching people about "discrimination, OSHA regulations, labor laws, worker's compensation" is not teaching them to, as you say, abide by the regulations, but rather, to take advantage of them for their own gain."
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Therein lies your problem SG. Were not the laws and regulations pertaining to discrimination, OSHA, labor rights and worker's compensation put in place to stop employers from "gaming" the system and taking advantage of employees? Those laws and regulations exist to prevent oppression. But then the importance of civil rights is more difficult to ascertain when wearing the blinders that come with being a "Constitutional Fascist".

On Teacher turns down Ryan’s award

Posted on February 1 at 9:42 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Typical conservative rant SG. Rather than laying blame for a lack of immigration enforcement on past Republican and Democrat administrations, it's much easier to criticize those trying to improve their lives. NONE of the information YOU copied from Voces de la Frontera's website mentions anything about teaching immigrants to "game" the system. In fact the information clearly states they help immigrants to LEARN the laws and regulations which enable them to ABIDE by the laws and regulations. Most of those on unemployment and welfare are people like you. Individuals like Mr. Levie are HELPING immigrants CONTRIBUTE to our society. What are you doing besides spreading misinformation?

On Teacher turns down Ryan’s award

Posted on January 31 at 11:54 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

You're right crafty, Ryan is a loser. Mr. Levie's actions were courageous and commendable and provided a valuable lesson to his students. It's good to see an individual willing to take a stand for what is right, even though unwarranted criticism is sure to follow.

On Wynn supports mining bill up for vote in Assembly today

Posted on January 26 at 1:25 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

"Unfortunately, some politicians and their special interest backers would rather families remain in poverty."
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How could anyone, much less someone elected to represent ALL individuals in the 43rd Assembly District, make such a stupid accusation. Mr. Wynn, are you naive enough to believe that "special interest backers" are not behind the decision to APPROVE the mine? Simply because SOME Wisconsin residents feel a need to protect OUR God-given resources is NOT an indication we desire ANY family to "remain in poverty". With any luck maybe, when you grow up, you will come to appreciate and value our natural resources. The ignorance you have shown with regards to the motives and opinions of those who oppose the mine is reprehensible.

On Update: police call off search for Kettle Moraine shooter

Posted on January 9 at 3:06 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

"First of all, how is one supposed to see another man, if he is in the densely wooded forests of kettle moraine while wearing full camoflauge? You wonder why there is no description, well thats because obviously he didnt see him."

So the guy in blaze orange shot his 30.06 rifle at someone or something he couldn't see? If you think the guy in blaze orange is that dumb, he should not be allowed to carry a firearm. Hunter training emphasizes the fact that you NEVER shoot at anything you can't identify. Also few trailheads in the Kettle Moraine lower unit have any type of sign warning that hunters may be present in the area. Besides, there are far more hikers than hunters in Kettle Moraine. Lets put the ban on hunting to a vote.

On Update: police call off search for Kettle Moraine shooter

Posted on January 9 at 9:57 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Surely the man in orange must have clearly seen the individual who shot at him so why isn't there a better description given of the hunter who fired the first shot other than he was dressed in camouflage? I would certainly hope that if a person intentionally aims and fires his 30.06 at another individual, he is darn sure the shots fired near him were intentional and not accidental. Great, so now its too dangerous for me to hike in the Kettle Moraine because there are guys shooting at each other. Another reason to ban hunting in the Kettle Moraine.

On Pearl Jam donation to support weekend lunch program at Delavan school

Posted on December 1 at 9:24 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I'd like to know why some individuals think the poor don't pay taxes. I'd like to know how many corporations earning millions are still getting taxpayer money in the form of subsidies. I'd like to know how many of the wealthiest 5% have a lower effective tax rate than 95% of Americans and why Republicans believe that should continue. I'd like to know why, as our economy tanked, the wealthy continue to gain wealth while so many Americans continue to lose wealth.

On Concealed on campus: Universities consider state's new concealed-carry law

Posted on August 4 at 3:43 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Please don't misunderstand my comments, Faitmaker. I also agree that its important both students and faculty know CPR since there would exist a much greater chance of saving someones life, especially as compared to carrying a loaded gun where there is a much greater chance you will take somebody's life. I would assert that if someone chooses to carry a loaded gun they also intend to use it but to claim its as essential as carrying a loaded gun on campus is a farce.