fluffy
Joined: 09/05/2007
Posts: 2

Recent Comments by fluffy
Catoosa's school lockdowns: How safe are your kids?
09/05/2007 08:46:41 PM
Just what did RHS do that was so incompetent? If a kid had shown up with a gun or other weapon, everyone would complain about how they didn't do anything. Think of VA Tech. They didn't think it was necessary to notify students, never imagining what would happen. I would rather my child's school err on the side of caution and am glad to know there is a plan in place, even if it turns out to be no big deal. School shootings don't just happen when students are safely tucked away in classrooms with locking doors. They happen when kids are arriving at school, in the cafeteria or changing classes. I think it's good to know how a school will respond in those cases.
Time limits may be placed on Catoosa yard sales
09/05/2007 08:38:43 PM
C'mon Please, You can "what if" all day long. Are you really telling me that if you found out you had a death in the family in the middle of your yardsale you would leave your belongings on your front lawn for a week? You couldn't take 15 minutes to throw your stuff in some boxes and put it back in your garage, basement or whereever? Or have some friends or neighbors who could help you out? I'd much rather help my neighbors pack up their stuff than have it in their yard for a week. And if you have a prior record for a previous yardsale offense, I would think it's pretty odd to have yet another "emergency" while you're having a yardsale. Sounds like an excuse from someone who likes to say "but it's not my fault" when they break the law.

I don't think this ordinance is meant for the average yardsaler who has an emergency come up. They're talking about the people who leave the same junk out constantly and effect the apearance of our community. I happen to love yardsales, and don't have a problem with anyone having as many as they want, but they should clean up during the week out of sight (shed, basement, garage, whatever) I'm not in favor of a bunch of restrictive ordinances, but I don't think it would be necessary if people would have some consideration for others and take pride in their community's appearance.