I was amused by the complaints in the most recent Press-Banner letters (Dec. 11). I salute the Press-Banner for printing them, as they reflect the public opinion on both sides.
The controversy over Target was met with significant resistance, as reported. “Thanks for nothing” was an opposing view. Fair enough!
I think we have to back up and examine the reasons some of us moved here. The beauty of the area and rural atmosphere brought me here. I knew I would have to shop elsewhere at the “big-box” stores when necessary. If these stores were a priority, I would have moved to San Jose.
As for insensitivity (“Time for some taste”), the Press-Banner reports public record, just like other newspapers. No privacy issues are violated. There is an advantage to reporting some crimes. Police receive information and leads from articles in the paper. Some of the “big newspapers” do the same thing with less factual accuracy or sensitivity. Those arrested are often not model citizens.
Police do not arbitrarily arrest people. Evidence is required before doing so. Insensitivity is a perception. Responsible reporting is not insensitive — just the facts, sir.
Some of us is right. I guess the rest saw the potential for shopping centers and high-density housing in them there fields.
Quite a politicians buzz words, but facts dispute.
Fiscal tight-fistedness versus extra tax, new motorcycles, painting cars, hiring position, Titanic sized library w/largess.
Do you think we are blind, deaf, and dumb?
Reality economy statements are followed by fantastic ideas for library, including tripping steps, so your spongebobby friend can find another way to sue the city. We expect you to take your money and run, because your not going to stick around to pay for things you propose.
FISCAL CONSERVATIVE is not spending money you do not have, or selling out this locality to DEVELOPMENT to pay for unnessecary things.
We have good business people here, we do not need to dilute the sales among more businesses.
We do not need more expenditures.
We need reality based expenditures. Government sized appropriately within existing tax base, not increases not in hand.
Your co-member insults any who question her, but who hired her? what skills did we get, now looks are gone?