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Study: Second hand smoke costing $390M
The article states the cost is 390 million. First of all, this number just gets thrown out there and everyone is supposed to accept it as fact. But for a moment, let's just assume that it's true. The American Lung Association's website states Indiana collected 339 million in tobacco tax revenue. Plus it also states there was 16 million collected from the tobacco settlement. Indiana also charges every tobacco distributor a 500 dollar annual licensing fee. On top of that, every single tobacco retail location has to pay a 25 dollar annual licensing fee. Who knows how many other related taxes and fees end up going in the pot as well. So even if that ridiculous figure was correct, it's more than covered. Therefore, this proves that the entire "anti movement" is not about money. They proved long ago that it's not about public health because they are unwilling to tobacco illegal. The only thing that leaves is power and control. (Feb 3, 2009 | post #55)
Some question IPS call to start on time
It is not politically correct to say so but one of the big factors IPS has to consider is the fact that a 2 hour delay normally results in many kids not showing up at all. Many of them will be sent to bus stops anyway because their parents are oblivious or simply don't care. It's a sad fact that the only supervision many of these kids ever get is at school. (Jan 15, 2009 | post #36)
Should schools teach about finances?
All this would accomplish is more government involvement in the market. The solution is to remove government influence from the market. Quit encouraging creditors to make risky loans. If creditors know they will get a government bailout whenever they get in trouble, they have no motivation to avoid risk. If the creditors no longer make risky loans, people will be forced to change their attitude toward debt. The government has already proven that it is a poor manager of finances. I don't think I want them to be in charge of teaching our children to do the same thing. (Jan 14, 2009 | post #11)
Workers held at gunpoint for 20 minutes
This statement is hilarious. You say you take no advantage of this country. Then in the very next sentence, you contradict yourself by describing yourself as a maggot devouring what we leave behind. PatheticYou've been orchestrating this weak attempt at talking trash about my country for days and you want to talk to me about honor? Nice try Nookkii, you couldn't shame me if you tried. I don't need to travel the world to know what that means. I've got the best right here already. No other nation in history has risen higher or faster than the U.S.A....everGo ahead. Come on back. Despite the damage our current leadership is likely to do, this country will always find ways to prosper. We'll always need the maid to come in and clean up the occasional mess. (Jan 14, 2009 | post #45)
Workers held at gunpoint for 20 minutes
Hey nookkii, you opinion of Americans is obvious. However, I doubt you would be willing to stand up in front of any of our many veterans memorials and spout out any of the crap you've spouted here. Your nothing more than another spineless, jealous coward. You can try to insult us all you like. Your words are all worthless the moment you take advantage of anything this country has to offer. (Jan 14, 2009 | post #40)
Workers held at gunpoint for 20 minutes
I believe that Nikkii may be running short on brain cells but just so you know... that screen name is taken. (Jan 13, 2009 | post #22)
Teen shot dead during robbery attempt
This is the kind of thing all criminals need to fear. My question is: Why did this man have to surrender his weapon? I could understand surrendering it temporarily at the scene, but I doubt he will get it back before the investigation is concluded. He was obviously justified in his actions. If there is no reason to doubt his justification, there is no reason to take his weapon (as long as he owns and carries it legally). If it had been me, I probably would have ended up getting arrested for refusing to surrender my weapon. (Jan 13, 2009 | post #4)
Macy's closing Lafayette Square store
The problem has nothing to do with how many guns are there. It's who is carrying them and what they plan to do with them. You might be surprised to find out just how many people are carrying firearms at Greenwood Mall or Keystone at the Crossing. In other words, it's not the guns, it's the PEOPLE. (Jan 9, 2009 | post #58)
City spending $4.5M to help fight crime
I agree. It sure would be nice to know exactly what they are planning to do with all that money. $4.5Million would pay a lot of police officers. (Jan 9, 2009 | post #3)
Sitter charged with baby's dryer death
There really aren't any words adequate to describe how low this person is. It's terrible to think what other abuses this poor child may have endured. (Jan 9, 2009 | post #3)
Mother saves children from sinking car
I hate to see anyone go through something like that, but it sure is nice to see a happy ending to what could have been a terrible tragedy. (Jan 9, 2009 | post #10)
Mayor speaks on firearms & city's future
The idea is having stricter enforcement and minimum sentencing without parole for firearms violations would be a stronger deterrent to crime. The current revolving door system sends criminals right back to the streets to offend again. While I appreciate your support of firearm ownership, I must point out that forcing someone to do something against their will would be just as anti-freedom as prohibiting someone else from doing it. I've known many good people that I would never want to see handling firearms. But the thing is, since they are good people, most are aware of their limitations and try not to put themselves in a situation they aren't capable of dealing with. (Dec 29, 2008 | post #124)
Police: 2 Bodies found in home
You are correct in saying there is a crime problem. However, I believe the Mayor's position on firearms has been distorted. I admit I was outraged at first about it myself. I ended up reading the articles and watching the video again. I realized that the Mayor never actually said he was in favor of firearm registration. He did however imply it and the interviewer and writers played it up. I sent a message to the Mayor regarding this and I did get a response. That response was posted in the original thread on this subject. I still have my concerns, but it's too soon to put Mayor Ballard on the gun control bandwagon. Just thought you might like to know. (Dec 28, 2008 | post #16)
Tax on sugary drinks may be coming
Sure, there will be a tax on Kool-Aid, but that will be after the tax is paid on the water, sugar, and the container used to make it. And then there's the cups... (Dec 23, 2008 | post #90)
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