en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/698808 Comments by RockMom1 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2009/11/24/cedar-rapids-man-gets-probation-for-sexually-abusing-4-year-old#IDComment44625289 The final description of what he had to admit, the lesser admission? Sorry, but this child will be negatively impacted for the remainder of her life. Bank robbers should be let out of prison to make room for this guy. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:33:34 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2009/11/24/cedar-rapids-man-gets-probation-for-sexually-abusing-4-year-old#IDComment44625289 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2009/11/24/cedar-rapids-man-gets-probation-for-sexually-abusing-4-year-old#IDComment44613307 Why was this man given probation? Was there a minimum and maximum sentence spectrum from which the judge had to choose, or was this discretionary? Is his wife standing behind him, or did she divorce him? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:55:31 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2009/11/24/cedar-rapids-man-gets-probation-for-sexually-abusing-4-year-old#IDComment44613307 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/22/flood-recovery-top-priority-for-house-33-candidates#IDComment44609270 Will you tell him if he got the right answer? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:04:27 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/22/flood-recovery-top-priority-for-house-33-candidates#IDComment44609270 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/22/flood-recovery-top-priority-for-house-33-candidates#IDComment44609132 I read your post and right up until the end, I thought you were supporting the rights of everyone, equally free to live their lives in a manner that promotes having great places to work, live, and raise a family, without government intervention, not the few who feel the need to force their lifestyle on everyone. No one is trying to force you to be gay. No one is calling your family an abomination. Your argument is ridiculously thin. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:02:51 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2009/11/22/flood-recovery-top-priority-for-house-33-candidates#IDComment44609132 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41493403 Thank you so much for sharing your story. You took a risk posting this, considering you were likely to get flamed by people who come here simply to insult others. That shows as much about you as your story does about Kirsten. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:46:14 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41493403 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41480238 That's just, wow. I don't know how far Whittier is from Cedar Rapids, but I do know Kirsten has a family, and having a family myself, I'm not sure I'd have been able to be as committed to helping out people I don't know on a Sunday, when I could be spending time with my family. Thank you for sharing with us all. Under the fire of misplaced misogyny, this is a touching story that you did not have to share, lest you come under that fire yourself. I think it tells the readers of these boards what kind of person you are, as much as it does what kind of person she is. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 05:43:04 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41480238 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41474464 Thank you for sharing that. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. It's shows a lot of character that you worked hard to get this honor for him. Now that I have this information, I'm going to Google to find more, and learn more about the history of Congressman's Bromwell's efforts. Thank you gardbr. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 03:56:20 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41474464 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41437537 For the record, I took my husband's last name. I regret that now, because professionally, I have had to earn my reputation all over again. Men don't have to go through that, they are who they for their entire lives, whereas women who change their name really have two different identities. And that is very regrettable. What is the name you have? How does it identify who you are as a person? This is a very personal and philosophical question. A woman's identity should not be lost when she is married. She continues to exist as a person, but has been delegated to a position of property. You write your name in a book, you brand an animal, and that's how people know you own it. The woman you commit your life to, who commits her life to you, changes her name to yours, and it's the same effect. It might be more of a commitment if both partners change their name to a hyphenated version of their names. It's an odd cultural relic. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 18:31:33 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41437537 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41437057 Could you share the experience you are talking about? I'm curious about this now. What kind of legislation? Sun, 1 Nov 2009 18:23:53 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41437057 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2009/10/07/dad-uncle-admit-chaining-davenport-teen-to-car-bumper#IDComment41154996 How did the boy lose his arm?? Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:26:15 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2009/10/07/dad-uncle-admit-chaining-davenport-teen-to-car-bumper#IDComment41154996 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41094088 Ha! Maybe you should get out of your mom's basement more, not all women hate you, just that one that you are still bitter about. Women aren't property of their husbands anymore. You are right in that when they were, considered property, society required them to take their husband's last name. Now it's a choice. If you prefer ownership to partnership, I'm sure there is someone out there to accommodate you, but it will be her choice. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:17:53 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41094088 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41093482 I'm pretty sure they aren't an elitist family. Do you know any of them? Aren't they mostly teachers and people who have worked in public service? Is it unheard of that the children of someone who wanted to serve in public office might want to do the same as adults? Kirsten worked on behalf of unions as well, making sure those hard working voices were heard. How is being an advocate for the union workers an anti-union stance? It hurts the process when people make sweeping generalization like you are doing, locosolo. A crazy thought I'm having: find out about the issues and where each candidate stands. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:10:22 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41093482 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41089316 I don't understand your comment. Who is the loyal union man? Who is the brie eating elitist? Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:16:36 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41089316 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41089225 So all women with hyphenated names are bitter? That's a sweeping statement. When you don't have an argument, start calling people names. That'll show 'em. She's 32, I'm sure you could think of an insult for that. House 33? How about some comments about how she should stay in her house, where women belong. Come on, if you're going to lob insults, do it with some finesse, or at least be thorough. It's so much easier to insult someone than it is to comment on the substance of the article. Maybe it hurt your head to think beyond insults. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:15:29 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/covering-iowa-politics/2009/10/28/democrats-nominate-running-marquard-in-house-33#IDComment41089225