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15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - The contingency -- Qua... · 1 reply · +2 points

Good grief. Is it really necessary to keep beating on Trey Stross? His catch in the 4th quarter of the Orange Bowl kept our drive alive. We went on to score another touchdown and put the game away for us. Finally, look at all the guy did for Iowa over the years. Iowa was lucky to have Trey Stross.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Governor, cities want ... · 0 replies · -1 points

I couldn't agree more. Time for a thorough review.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Inaugural 'On Iowa' po... · 0 replies · +1 points

Great!

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Inaugural 'On Iowa' po... · 8 replies · +2 points

Are these going to be published on iTunes so listeners can subscribe?

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Iowa's Binns arrested ... · 0 replies · +1 points

I totally agree about the paperwork. On June 6, the Gazette's story on the Jewel Hampton arrest included paperwork from the arrest that listed his home address and driver's license number — most of the information needed to commit identity theft. To my mind, this is reckless journalism.

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Two Hawkeye football p... · 0 replies · +1 points

good grief, grow up.

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - School board member cr... · 0 replies · +1 points

Tuyet Dorau is a loose cannon. The city council represents the people of Iowa City and have every right to weigh in on the subject. Besides, after Dorau's comment about the district taking over the Clear Creek Amana district to acquire their new high school, she's about the last person with the credibility to be critical of others.

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Who's best at rationin... · 1 reply · +2 points

Sorry you've missed the point. Companies commonly refuse treatment to their CUSTOMERS for a variety of reasons. This isn't about people who get sick and then shop for a policy. Don't worry that insurance companies will be defrauded by these people, they stand roughly ZERO chance of being covered.

But as far as your philosophical question goes: What differentiates health insurers from McDonalds? Health insurers are in the position to make life and death decisions. Putting aside the possibility of getting e coli from a Quarter Pounder, there's a huge difference between the two.

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Extremist group calls ... · 5 replies · +6 points

How about a quick civics (and legal lesson) for all you 'patriots.' If you write a government official and express the opinion that said individual should resign his/her office, THAT is protected as free speech. Threatening to forcibly remove said office from office could qualify as a) terrorism b) treason c) any number of charges related to violence. We need to fiercely protect the right of free speech. If speech incites violence, then it needs to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Last I checked this is a democracy. So-called 'patriot' wingnuts think they're speaking for the 'real' America, but if this stupidity leads to violence, these nuts will see how much support they have from those of us that still believe in the democratic process.

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Hlas column: Ferentz a... · 0 replies · +1 points

Sports Illustrated reported today that Ferentz is on ND's short list to replace Charlie Weis. To those of you who have a problem with Ferentz's coaching, that may be good news. Personally, I think it would be a disaster for the Iowa football program, but with the kind of grief he's been taking from some fans lately, I wouldn't blame him if he left. The good news is that Charlie Weis will be available — or maybe we can lure Rich Rodriquez away from Michigan. As Ferentz himself likes to say, we'll get what we deserve.

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