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On the article PNC in Cecil to Close its Doors Friday
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On the article PNC in Cecil to Close its Doors Friday
Roger
7:04 am on Thursday, May 23, 2013
What do the robbery rates have to do with anything regarding closing a branch?
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On the article Cecil Police Charge Man With DUI, Carrying Gun without a License and Having Open Beer in Car
Roger
6:38 am on Thursday, May 23, 2013
The sad part of your statement is that they DO usually get away with driving drunk. Statistics show a person having some encounter because of drunken driving (e.g. traffic stop, accident) drove impaired 78 times previously. So, yes, they do get away with driving while drunk often.
While we get excited to take precautions and add restrictions (e.g. very specific child safety seats, food regulations), we let at least 10,000 people die in drunken driving incidents in the US every year. Some say the death toll is 17,000. Another 40,000 are injured, and millions are lost in property damage and loss of productivity.
The penalties for DUI have no bite. Those responsible for making changes in laws and penalties do not with to offend their constituents, and also may jeopardize their own situation through their own behaviors.
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On the Blog Post PT Republican Voters Guide - Primary 2013
Roger
6:30 am on Thursday, May 23, 2013
ReplyCan somebody explain Judge of Elections and Inspector of Elections, please? Why are these elected positions? What exactly is the role, authority, and responsibility?
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On the article Council Created in Response to Increased Number of Motorcycle Crashes
Roger
6:21 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
ReplyIsn't this just more "program" in an effort to replace common sense? The crashes and loss of life is tragic, but seeing driving habits of many motorcyclists leaves most of us wondering what these people are thinking (or not thinking).
Then there is the matter of helmets. The state has very strict codes regarding child safety seats. The same group of legislators that impose these strict codes, are the same ones that repealed the helmet law. Likewise with bicyclist's helmets. We have much encouragement for anybody on a bicycle to wear a helmet. When I see a motorcyclist along side a bicyclist, the former with bare head, and the latter with a helmet, I can only shake my head. Driving a motorcycle at highways speeds (often higher) without a helmet, over against a bicyclist at 15 mph with a helmet, ... this is head-shaking stuff.
But, yet one more "program" thinking that the outcome will change the personal responsibility habits. What motorcycle rider does not know the dangers involved?
Stop already with more "programs!"
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On the Blog Post Bible Verse of the Day
Roger
6:11 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Reply"... every tongue ..." There are no exclusions. Thinking that eternal matters are of no interest, or don't concern me, is to deny the inevitable. Putting one's self at risk for eternal destiny is foolhardy. Yes, EVERY tongue, not just some.
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On the article Should DUI Alcohol Limit Be Lowered To 0.05 Percent?
Roger
6:54 am on Monday, May 20, 2013
ReplyNo, this is not an answer to a simple problem.
Self-discipline and personal responsibility will go much further to curb DUI traffic accidents. Education has already been done, in many ways, numerous times, but to little avail.
Punishments for DUI need to be much stronger. I've made the suggestion previously: First offense, impound the vehicle for 6 months, second offense, impound for 12 months, third offense, impound for 18 months.
Legal means has shown not to be of much help. The impound process gets other people involved, such as family and friends. When the pain spreads to others, the influence of others will far more effective than changing the limits from 0.08 to 0.05. Please, there is no need to start with stories about encumbrances and difficulties for transporting children, getting to/from work, etc. Driving while drunk and causing harm to self and others is a far greater encumbrance.
Building impound yards is far cheaper than jail cells.
Remember, the drunken driver who causes an accident because of being impaired has been driving this way for an average of 78 times before being caught. Despite the blotters having entries of arrests, many, many others are on the road, driving drunk. This is the epitome of selfishness.
Why do we have roadside taverns/bars? Drive up, have some drinks, back in the vehicle, and drive away ... makes no sense.
Forget the change from 0.08 to 0.05, rather change the penalties.
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On the article PNC in Cecil to Close its Doors Friday
Roger
6:51 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013
ReplyAnd, why is my comment held up for "Pending Approval?" What is the screen?
Will somebody please explain "Pending Approval?"
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On the article Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan?
Roger
6:50 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013
ReplyWhy is my comment being held up for "Pending Approval?" It has been here for 24 hours, with some screen in the system preventing posting for public view.
Can somebody please explain "Pending Approval?"
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On the article Peters Township School Board: Who Are You Voting for, and Why?
Roger
8:21 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013
No, I didn't miss the point. The rant has nothing to do with the PTSD Board election.
Remember, the decision from the church came from a governing body given authority to handle the matters (e.g. Trustees, Council, or ?). It was not Hardy's decision alone.
Why do you think a private lot should be used for PTSD Transportation Department? What other private entity around the township is used for school bus pickup/drop off? Having a bus stop location is not the responsibility of the church, or any other private property.
As for liability, what local resident does not require liability and property insurance for contractors stepping foot on their property? I guess it is a must for private citizens, but has no relevance for other private entities? Is this right?
The issue may not be a problem if it was just pickup and drop off of students. But, if the stop is like most others in this area, every morning, and every afternoon, there is a fleet of parents' vehicles involved. School bus stops used to be just children. Now, it is 5, 8, or even a dozen private vehicles, with parents who stand around talking, as if the street belonged to them.
This matter is irrelevant to the election. Either the writer has a personal problem with the church, Christianity, or something else, and chooses to use the bus stop issue to pose a rant against the church and a member of the church. This is a non-starter, and has no bearing on the qualifications of the candidate.
Roger
7:05 am on Thursday, May 23, 2013
What does age have to do with users of the online banking? The "senior" insertion seems to be a pandering to the older voters who are fading from the demographic.
Joe, the story satisfies the requirement to make a tick mark beside "Week of May 12" for a Patch story. Anything to keep the streak alive, and the PNC story fit the bill for this week.