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Posted on August 14 at 7:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Granted the presence of the noose is a device used by racists to intimidate and inflame the black population. And the authorities and the media are being used and manipulated to spread that hate message and to give the racists the very attention and notoriety they seek. Is the media looking for a big breaking story they can use to promote sensationalism? I am not racist, and by the same token if "kill whitey" was written on a building wall, I would hope the media would not play it up to promote their own interests. But I really do think the media would tend to give much less coverage to an anti-white slur than what we see now. Such a thing would not be nearly as provocative and the whites would not rise up in righteous indignation. They never do, and the media knows that.
So all people of Chattanooga, white, black, or whatever, consider this ignorant "noose" gesture for what it really is. Just a vain attempt for some hate group or person(s) to inflame and intimidate. If we react in either fashion, then we have aided and abetted them in succeeding in their mission.
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Posted on July 31 at 12:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I wonder who is coming up with the bond money. I believe you have to post either 10% of the $200K or property of some value. Either way, it's a lot of money to buy a few months freedom. I also wonder what the bond (if any) would be if he violates the conditions of release again?
On Hamilton County: Vehicular homicide suspect gets out on $200,000 bond
Posted on June 28 at 3:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Let's give these officers credit for a job well done. Thefts like these only raises prices for all of us.
Posted on June 28 at 3:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm a veteran and I receive healthcare at the local VA Outpatient Clinic in Chattanooga.
I can't stress how much I appreciate the care I get. The staff is friendly, responsive, and professional. I am always treated with respect and dignity, and I never feel like just an insignificant number winding my way through the system.
Too often we hear negative comments about veteran healthcare, but as for me, and for the many veterans I've observed, we get top-notch care.
I appreciate the VA healthcare system, and I applaud the many dedicated professionals who serve us veterans.
Posted on June 22 at 3:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I rarely ride the CARTA bus, except to go downtown on rare occasions, but I would hate to see the free electric shuttle service be discontinued. It is energy-efficient a a real gemstone for other cities to follow. It also promote tourism downtown.
I would rather see fares increased by a quarter than to cut this service.
Also, service to the North Hixson (Middle Valley, Dallas Bay) area is badly needed and would be utilized to a great degree which would make it a profitable route.
As of now the bus only goes as far north as Northgate Shopping Mall.
Posted on June 19 at 2:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Why was my comment removed?
Posted on June 18 at 11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'd like to know who the 4 County Commission members were to vote against the extension of Dr. Scales' contract. On what grounds did they vote against it, and what was the justification. I applaud their courage and forthrightness in not just rubber-stamping his renewed contract.
I have not been very impressed with Dr. Scales' performance until he actually came out against the violence in schools. But I really feel he was "nudged" to take a stand on that. I really believe his core philosophy is to keep these extremely disruptful students in the mainstream instead of expelling them. I recall his statement on WGOW radio, "It's better to keep them in school than to put them out on the streets." Dr. Scales, you are paid a healthy salary to be a leader and innovator. I just don't see you doing that. If we are to keep you in the present position, you need to come up with something better than the status quo.
On Hamilton County Commission votes down efforts to denounce Scales’ contract renewal
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Posted on June 18 at 2:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope the police officer involved in the Bonnie Oaks crash is not blamed and cited for this wreck. From the information I see, he had the blue lights and siren activated and his way should have been cleared through that intersection.
A TV news segment seemed to dismiss the responsibility of other drivers saying many drivers are distracted by loud music, etc. while driving and thus cannot hear the sirens. Well, that is their responsibility, not the police.
Unless it is proven that he was not following correct procedures, he should be cleared of all responsibility, as should the police department.
People today are too quick to look for an opportunity to sue governmant agencies because they have deep pockets.
Well, I have news for you, those "deep pockets" are the pockets of "we the taxpayers". Government has no money except for what we contribute.
So people, own up to your own responsibilities in cases like this. If, in fact, it was not his fault.
On Chattanooga: Drivers identified in Chattanooga-area crashes
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Posted on June 17 at 3:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Just because Obama hangs out with a known terrorist William Ayers and has had close long-term associations with known haters of white America, people who consider America an evil country, does that make him a terrorist?
And the fact that he turns his back on the American flag and the Pledge of Allegiance, and is sworn in with his hand on the Koran instead of the bible.
Should these factors make him unfit to serve as the President of United States?
Judge for yourself.
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Posted on August 16 at 6:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree with Rolando. This teacher is being punished by losing her job before she's even been tried. Where is the presumtion of innocence? She should be at the very least be suspended with pay until this issue is resolved.
On Chickamauga: Child molest suspect fired from teacher job