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On the article Farewell Toast to the Pier: Is It Really Goodbye?
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On the article Red Light Camera Video of the Week
Rider
6:23 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013
ReplyThe problem with these cameras is how some police departments are mucking the matter with the yellow light duration. That is an easy fix. Do it because....aren't y'all tired of all these bloggers defending these people running red lights and putting themselves and others at risk? The citation from a red light ticket is far less severe than being ticketed by an officer on site (and where is the police department going to get the money to hire more traffic cops?) You can see the video of the red light violation, deem if it is wrong, take it to court and protest. Or if you see that you did, in fact, put people at risk, your fine is lower than being ticketed the old skool way, and you don't get 3 points on your record, which costs lots of money over the years, most likely 3 years or more. I have been nailed running a red light w/ a camera and I paid it. I was wrong and am thankful that the fine was lower and my insurance rates didn't increase.
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On the article Demolition Continues at BayWalk for The Shops at St. Pete
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On the article Additional 'Lens' Funding Approved by St. Pete Council
Rider
6:38 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013
ReplyStephen, believe and perceive what you want......and to think that the lens is going to catapult st pete as a leader in the arts.....well, again, believe and perceive what you want!!!
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On the article Additional 'Lens' Funding Approved by St. Pete Council
Rider
6:41 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013
Replyspeaking of smoke and mirrors, another example of the games that the lens people are pulling was so clear at the city council meeting....the representation of the supporters was just too perfect to suggest that it was random. It was probably staged, the boy scouts, too. Beware, it is possible that the bloggers in support of the lens is a small group of people, again, representing a cross section of whom they want to be seen in support of the lens......really possible.
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On the article Stop the Lens Successful Ahead of Thursday's 'Lens' Vote
Rider
11:28 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013
ReplyIt's difficult for most everyone to be objective on an issue of this magnitude yet, come on now, what do the opponents suggest that our community and society do when the citizens object to a decision made by their elected representatives? Believe me, it is not easy to collect all these signatures and the Stop the Lens group is a minority of those with deep pockets. It is just not a fair representation of the petition signers as a "small, vocal minority". My gosh, in this age of domestic terrorism and violence, it is imperative that we continue believing in our system of government with peaceful checks and balances.
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On the Blog Post Please Keep The Pier Open Until The People Have Voted
Rider
11:22 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013
ReplyOh, Babak, why would you want to replace one "eyesore" with another?
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On the Blog Post Please Keep The Pier Open Until The People Have Voted
Rider
9:10 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013
ReplyHear ye, Hear ye!!!....keep it open in the summer as it is AIR CONDITIONED!!!.....and provides a shelter from lightning and rain.....
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On the Blog Post Wanted - Another Candidate for District 2 PLEASE
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On the article Big Names Set for District 4 City Council Fundraisers
Rider
10:13 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
ReplyAt least there is a clear difference between the two candidates, McKallip and Rice, and maybe someday D Rice will post her positions on Doc's excellent blog. It seems like both candidates are extreme, though, which is frightening because what our city (and country) needs right now is consensus. Never has this nation been so torn apart by divisive politics and I applaud Doc W for sharing his wisdom and insight on life, garnered by years of real living! Opine on, Doc!
Rider
10:37 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
It's deplorable that the city council just appropriated $800,000 plus for the lens concept and then said that they cannot afford to keep this pier open until the vote occurs in August. Total games, total abuse of power.