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Gary: is it sexist to ask people to vote for you because you are a woman? Is it racist to ask for special treatment because you are black?	0.354839	0	0	0	0.177419	0.322581	0.032258
Now when Phil Knight gives his millions to Duck U or elsewhere, we get all the Phil haters talking about his overseas manufacturing etc. I just went to Columbia Sportswear's Website and find that their products are manufactured in over 20 countries and over 140 'independent factories', in places like Vietnam, China, the Dominican Republic. Bangladesh, etc. etc. Should I expect the evil hate mail and protests later this week?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
The French Revolution was a positive for the development of modern France despite the Terror, the endurance of the Castro regime owes much to the US policy towards Cuba, American anti-communism and the Cuban emigrés, and Russia in 1917 went one particular way but could have played out differently. People have a right to control their lives and those who thwart the people, when they are organized, indeed do so to their detriment. If you are so worried about popular revolution, make sure and vote for the Democrat that advocates for release of some of the pressure building from the extreme concentration of wealth in the U.S. in the hands of the global super elites.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
The problem is Oil is sold on Futures contracts. People pay X amount of dollars no matter what during the time frame of said contract. Investors didn't want to believe that OPEC would be willing to hold prices below production costs for American companies long term. Meaning futures contracts on oil are still inflated when compared to the actual cost of a price of oil. Oil is also used to make plastics and other materials. Oil used for gasoline is often what little is left at the end of the production cycle in an oil refinery.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
The constitution actually says nothing about abortions. There are a number of constitutional scholars that still do not understand the basis of Roe V. Wade. By the way, the lady who won that case switched sides and wishes she had never won. It is one of a number of cases that were decided a certain way to get a certain result, not based on what the constitution actually says.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Of course Imago Dei would never acknowledge that they are declaring that "women aren't equal". They would claim that men and women were equal but had separate gifts, callings, abilities, blah, blah, blah. Christianism, especially the fundagelical kind, has a their own meanings to many common terms, words and ideas. In Christian-ese double-speak you can be "equal" in their minds when people outside their bubble would be hearing language that would clearly bespeak of inequality. That's why they can claim that they "love the sinner" smiling at you all the while they are condemning you to their imaginary hell. They just define "love" to be what they want it to be. They redefine stuff all the time.	0.2	0	0	0	0	0.2	0
With a couple of consecutive sentences for burglary of an occupied dwelling he could easily be looking at more than six years in prison. Too bad he didn't meet an armed homeowner willing to share a little lead.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I think he was making an analogy here.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
According to Wikipedia, Ted Cruz is a Southern Baptist, not a Conservative Baptist.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Is asking people to vote for you because you're a woman msewxism?? I wouldn't call it "sexist", here's a definition for you: Sexism or gender discrimination is prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender. Sexism can affect any gender, but it is particularly documented as affecting women and girls.[1] It has been linked to stereotypes and gender roles,[2][3] and may include the belief that one sex or gender is intrinsically superior to another.[4] Extreme sexism may foster sexual harassment, rape, and other forms of sexual violence.[5] from Wikipedia I think most Blacks would be happy to settle for "equal" treatment. That "special" treatment you reference is likely "affirmative action." That's a whole different issue. I'd enjoy discussing it with you some day. Give me a call if you're interested.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
You still have not answered my questions. Who do you blame for your problems after the rich are eliminated? Who do you attack after the rich are gone? Do you want everybody to have the same amount? That will never happen. The French Revolution led to Napoleon taking over France as well as the Terror. Your side of the argument will bankrupt the nation.	0.166667	0	0	0	0	0.166667	0
Yes, AlanP2, an analogy is a comparison between two things to bring clarity. Therefore, when elder compares explains his disdain for Imago Dei by telling us that its "like" supporting the KKK with his money and other support it is an attempt to make the connection that the two things, Imago Dei and the KKK are similar. No intellectually honest way for him to backpedal from that. Or he can recant.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Actually I think they are OK with the Sunday thing. Isn't Saturday the no-no day?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
According to Wikipedia Mike Huckabee (Huckabible to his enemies) is a member of the Southern Baptist denomination, not the Conservative Baptist one. There is a difference to some degree.	0.2	0.2	0	0	0	0	0
Neighbor98...keep it above board. I've not been unkind to anyone, and I don't live in a dream world. What do you know about "fundy christianity?" My guess is not much. I am not an apologist for Imago Dei, but from what I can tell, there's a lot of insults being hurled in their direction that are borne out ignorance of the facts on the ground. As I said earlier, the real disconnect here is that Jules Bailey can be cordial and apparently care for people that he has significant disagreements with. Does that make him a hypocrite, or perhaps an example of how to bring civility to a city that needs more of it? Call me what you will, but if Imago Dei believes what they will and treats people with respect in the process, then I am ok with that.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
If most people understood how unstable much of that coast highway is from Florence to Newport they would never do that drive.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Jeff...afraid you've misjudged me, which is what happens when people shoot from the hip. What I believe, I believe fully. But what I've said does not give you the license to assume that I believe anything other than all people are deserving of dignity and respect. I do.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Banning "Panhandler" in all of Lane County.	0.2	0	0	0	0.2	0	0
Why couldn't he donate $10 million to Springfield Eugene public libraries and help out everybody. I guess he wants his name on a building	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Ted Wheeler shouldn't be praised. He and Jules should have done this weeks ago if they really stood for having an inclusive debate. If anything, the Willamette Week should be praised, as should Revolution Hall for making the event happen.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Neighbor98...I've never darkened the door of Imago Dei and couldn't find them without Googlemaps. I will agree with you the idea of moral absolutes is troubling for everyone, me included. Surely you believe in some yourself, however. Take a few minutes to think through what those might be. As for moral relativism I am also sure that has some limitations for you as well, as evidenced by your insistence that everyone at Imago Dei believe like you or face your wrath, laughter, disdain, etc.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I haven't answered your question because it assumes that there is some sort of psychological need to attack people who are not the origin of the problem. I refute your assumption that by taxing the super rich out of existence (they'll still be around, they just won't have nearly as much power) there is a reason to attack someone else. That's your idea, not mine. The Terror was part of the French revolution, some would argue a necessary part given that the situation was one of both civil war and war against the aristocracies of the other countries at war with France. Not exactly sure what "your side of the argument will bankrupt the nation" means. It's a poorly written sentence in that it's vague and provides no evidence or examples of what you mean. In the early post-war decades income gains were widely shared, not so since then. There's no reason it can't go back to being more fairly shared. It's a matter of political will and majority rule. We're the majority, they're a minority.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Anyone streaming this?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Good Donald, show them who is boss. The media wants you to dance like a puppet as they pull your strings. You were supposed to answer in lock step with PC notions. It doesn't matter what you really feel or what your real beliefs are - as could be determined by directly asking you if you believe that all Americans are equal and should be treated as such. No the media doesn't ask you that. The media expects you to jump when they say to and answer any question as you are supposed to.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
It seems clear to anyone reading this news article that UO President Schill's "public" viewpoint is, basically, there are unproductive tenured faculty members in College of Arts and Sciences and he may consider firing them. And those faculty could cause the university to become mediocre. That assumes the UO is not already mediocre. But he doesn't cite real metrics to support his argument. Has he seen the UO academic rankings? It's a logical fallacy for anyone to accept that Schill understands the real cost issue simply because he is a university president. He's not an economist. But that aside, if he is simply engaging in public spin, then well, he's not the right person for the job of UO president because it needs solutions not more public pronouncements or marketing gimmicks. But if he is saying those things because he truly doesn't understand where the real cost-cutting needs are at the UO -- the administrative bureaucracy - then he is, well, also not fit to be UO president.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Neighbor98...He may lose the election. I don't really care if he wins or loses. But if you de-humanize Jules Bailey because he hangs with people that aren't hip, cool and acceptable, what does that make you? Further, you'd do well to stop throwing around loaded terms without knowing the facts on the ground...I'll bet anything that the 50% of the congregation that is surely female shows up voluntarily and would argue they're not being abused or forced into anything. Free country and all.	0.166667	0	0	0	0	0.166667	0
He was drug dealer! Notta hero! It's sad that he committed suicide but let's not leave out the fact that he sold a controlled substance to people! You wouldn't care if you found out your local meth dealer killed himself, would you? Just think, this guy was making money off sick people, who have a disease! Some of them might be your loved ones! So before you go feeling sad for this officer, please remember the facts!	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Ken, I loved Shawn. as the Mechanics teacher in Florence I saw him do amazing things for students, and staff. Shawn was truly an adavocate for the kids. He also helped in the auto program. For some reason he loved Subarus, and whenever we had a Subaru in the shop, Shawn would come down and help the students work on the cars. More than once he left with greasy hands. Shawn was one in a million. I'm really Really going to miss him. A lot.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I am not dependent on Joe Biden or Sen McConnell for my opinion. The move is pure puffery on the part of the Republican leadership. A person critical to the operation of our highest court has died. It has nine members by design. Unless a person believes that the Democrats managed to murder Judge Scalia, his death was not political. The president should put forward any candidate he choses and it should be accepted or rejected by the Senate. The law says that the senate must advise and consent. I would take their unwillingness to do either as a clear message that their advice is of no value. Conduct the hearing with the senators who are willing. Silence speaks loudly, the President should acknowledge that message and then make the appointment. Unconstitutional maybe, but we can examine that after the actions of the Congress are first considered.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
This may seem cynical but this multi-candidate format takes time away from the leading candidates who will actually shape public policy. Involving these other voices promotes democracy on a conceptual level but does a disservice to voters who will now spend less time with the candidates who actually impact their lives.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
There are not asked for the response THEY want to give. The law is clear that the president makes a nomination and seeks the advise and consent of Congress. it is abundently clear that delaying an appointment for stricktly polical partisianship is not part of the intent of the rules. The Senate has the right to ask all the question they want of a candidate. If they have no questions I'd be pleased to see the nomination forwarded. If the parties were reversed I would say exactly the same thing. Apparently the Republican senate has forgoten how to lead and functions only as a reaction to the President. I never imagined the rational Republican party would forget what it takes to lead, (the one big advantage I had given to pragmatic Republicans for most of the last 40 years).	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Rgardless of what some people say, I believe Shawn was an amazing adavocate as a SRO for the students at Siuslaw high school. I taught Automotive and Instead of pulling the students out of class and having them come to the office, he would come visit them in the auto lab, where the students felt MUCH more comfortable and at ease. A safe place. Shawn was perfect at this job. Always finding common ground to discuss what the problem was and how to fix it. The students respected him, and I so appreciated him. May He rest in peace. Love to his 2 sons.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
We should all vote at the same time. I find it astonishing that in 2016 we still have some of the voters eliminating candidates before other citizens even have a chance to vote.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Forget about such a bypass, at least not until after the war against the auto.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
You can get those jury notices if you have an Oregon Driver's License, though.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
If you're into free political theater then tonight's "debate" may be the place for you. Bring beverages and snacks. For fun count the number of times the term "affordable" housing is used incorrectly. Be prepared to buy a drink for any candidate that utters the words, "PUBLIC HOUSING." Enjoy.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Wouldn't be the first criminal elected or re-elected in the US.	0.454545	0.090909	0	0	0.454545	0	0
Ok, shall we sue Budweiser?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Shame on you, he was not a drug dealer! comparing him to a meth dealer.... ?! your completely off base and should be ashamed of yourself. Amazingly disrespectful to his family that is hurting beyond belief right now. If you think he was a drug dealer then you obviously didn't know him, so don't pretend you did.	0.214286	0.017857	0	0	0.25	0	0
AFFORDABLE HOUSING is a mathematical construct defined as, Rent/Mortgage + Insurance + Taxes + Utilities <=30% Household Income. EVERY house, condo and apartment is AFFORDABLE to someone.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
PUBLIC HOUSING is a class of housing defined as, Means Test (<=80%MFI) + Government Subsidy (any government any type) + rental agreement.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I always thought of him as an amazing man and a great advocate for the young people. . Very friendly and kind.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I knew Sean since I was a little kid, I grew up with his son, I loved Sean he was one of the most amazing people I ever knew. I don't care what any investigation said he was a great man!	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
The family will be in my prayers sorry to hear that we lost a hero	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Mr holton this is James Newby class of 03 and I couldn't agree more. I loved Sean, growing up with he always did what was best for us kids. Losing him breaks my heart!	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I'm so sorry for your loss Sha. :'(	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
mc: You have made up your mind to a conclusion, and I probably won't change it. But Algebra does not always use the odd Greek letters; it is a method of solving problems, and I'm sorry if your instructor did not make that clear. If you as a good Attorney sort and evaluate evidence, state hypotheses and use deductive/inductive reasoning to reach logical conclusions based on sometimes unknown factors, you are using algebraic principles. You may be so brilliant you figured it out by yourself and learned nothing from the Algebra classes you took, but more likely you are one of the millions who use Algebra without realizing it.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
"Many" tenured faculty are expected to conduct research and publish? All are expected to do this. You cannot get tenure without it. After tenure, you cannot advance through the ranks or earn merit pay without it. Sure, you can quit publishing when you get tenure. And you will stay at the same pay grade for the rest of your career.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
This man had such a positive impact on so many people's lives! Whatever wrong he has done, he was an amazing man & had thee biggest heart. It is so sad to know that he was in such a dark place. My heart is soo so heavy that this wonderful man faced such evil demons. Rest in paradise Officer Shawn Morgan, sweet, sweet soul. May God be with his family & loved ones in this devastating time & may this open the eyes of lost souls. XO	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
They have put forward a number of things. The Democrats and the President have been the ones obstructing the conservative agenda. For instance, the Republicans have put together budgets, which was more than the Democrats could do.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
This bill doesn't go far enough. We really need to attach felony charges to motorists who run into people while engaging in unlawful driving. Fatalities on our roadways are up over 20% in 2015 after jumping 14% in 2014. Our near-complete lack of traffic law enforcement and non-existent licensing standards are clearly not working for us. Add in the lack of consequences for maiming people, and it's bloody CARnage out there. If you can't follow the law while driving, or don't know the law, you shouldn't be behind the wheel.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I do consider Scallia critical to the Supreme Court. Though it is not because of the number of justices. It is because of his views. The Supreme Court originally was formed with just 6 justices. It is of the views of Scalia that I do not trust any nomination that Obama comes up with. As I've already stated the Senate has already advised. If all the Republicans do not show up, then you do not have a quorum and any actions will not be legal. Also, one of the reasons that some people dislike Obama is that he seems to say shove out the rules, I am going to do things my way.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Prozanski has refused to extend the statute of limitations for rape to 20 years, like many other states, but now wants this law. It must be because he is not a woman, but is one of the spandex crowd. Whatever personally suits Prozanski, himself. The anti-car zealots of BEST are probably licking-their-chops about this. They're probably thinking this will go nicely with their Vision Zero resolution. However, none of this will apply to foolish bikers who get run-over by riding at night with no lights.	0.4	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.4	0	0.2
Isn't that exactly what the bill would do, "attach felony charges to motorists who run into people while engaging in unlawful driving"? Or, are you really just anti-car?	0.166667	0	0	0	0.166667	0	0
You seem to live in a world that is not real. There was and always be people that are the "super rich". I am assuming you mean after World War II with the term "eary post-war decades". There were alot of people that did not share in those gains at that time. This was true after any of the wars that the US was involved in. Also, YOU are the one attacking people, ie 'the super rich'. Not all of them are the evil people you make them out to be. You also have not answered my original question. Are you willing to do what you are advocating for the rich? Are you willing to give up most, if not all of your property. Quit blaming other people for your problems. If you need more power or money, work for it. Game might be rigged, but there are ways around the rigging.	0.166667	0	0	0	0.166667	0	0
Since the basic principles of algebra go back to Babylonian times even though the word itself comes from the Arabic "al-jabr", and it covers multiple mathematical theories, that definition means that every human may in fact use it, in some remote fashion or another. What I have never used or found useful are such things as quadratic equations, matrix theory, linear algebra, or elementary algebra (the symbol-manipulation rules taught in elementary courses of mathematics as part of primary and secondary education. I had not one instructor but a total of four (4) that I recall. They were all quite pleased with themselves and really seemed to enjoy the subject matter, but never really showed me a use for what I had to memorize, manipulate and regurgitate. Geometry was also learned with the same result. If I ever wanted to know how tall a flagpole was or had to find myself on the ocean using a sextant and a watch, it could very well have been useful, but I never did either.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Good. I've been hit while crossing a street, with the walk light, by a driver who broke the law by turning through the crosswalk while I was in it. But it won't do any good unless the police are willing to enforce it. When I was hit a cop dismissed it as an "accident" and did not cite the driver. There are a lot of drivers who need to be off the street.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I always liked and had a lot of respect for Shawn. I think he was a good guy. Sorry for his loss	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Amazing Officer and person. :'( There is no words.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
So passing a bill through the house to repeal the ACA how may times, was constructive? Both parties blocking nomination to lower courts for partisan reasons hasn't got your attention before this? These are exactly the kind of tit for tat political tricks that the nation has gotten sick of. About half the people that vote believe the Republicans were obstructionist do nothings in the House. About half the people think Obama was either a mad dictator or too weak to negotiate. Haven't we had the arguement enough times? A justice died, it wasn't a plot. There is more than enough time to put a qualified justice in place. There are some things that political people don't get to decide and one of those is what insurance companies call 'an act of God'. His death was not a political decision, nor should it be used for political leverage. Take due diligence and forward a nominee to the Senate.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
The Republican's complained the Executive did not produce a domestic budget on time - but a domestic budget is NOT a requirement of the executive branch - but of Congress. I'm no fan of Congress caving to every military whim of our Executive branch, running from the responsibility of declaring war. Congress abdicates it's duty in allowing the Executive to conduct foreign wars without a declaration of congress. Congress doesn't know how to prioritize a budget, let alone take responsibility for it. so let's blame the Executive branch (if it's not our party). for not doing everything right. I wish the Congress was more effective. Running from their responsibility to the American public in favor of 24/7/365 campaigning or raising money for the next campaign, seems to be what they do best at the moment. OY what a country.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
The individuals who comprise the super rich may or may not be evil. What IS evil is the income inequality for which they are responsible, since their wealth has allowed them to have a disproportionate control over American political institutions. Like the vast majority of Americans, I possess little to no property by comparison with the super rich and those who have virtually nothing need not be asked to give up the little to nothing which they possess, thanks to the excessive greed of the super rich. You can be the defender of the super rich it's your prerogative but you can shove your tedious, moralizing discourse about what you imagine to be my problems right there where no sun shines.	0.2	0	0	0	0.2	0	0
She may well come from Springfield.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
And after refusing to answer his question not once but five times, you get down in the gutter and spew hate and Trump-like speech to make him go away because you can't truthfully answer his question because you want someone else to give up their property not for you to have yours taken away in order to help those who you pretend to care about. The magic word here is "hypocrite".	0.4	0	0	0	0.5	0	0
What if you are the super rich to me. Are you willing to donate your worldly goods to me. If not, I could accuse you of everything that you are accusing the super rich.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
That last photo (against the yellow wall) is actually a "Laurs Kemp design." ;)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Good reply. As you know the dictionary does not really offer a "definition" as they are crafted with other words that are themselves "defined" by other words. For example, can you say we really have "Capitalism"? So I submit to you an extended description from Wikipedia. Words like Socialism are constructs that, just like the map is not the territory, are both revealing and obscuring. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
that is true...i'm not saavy to text speak, so I do a lot in long hand. when I do see a good abbreviation , I think.."genius!"	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
His question was never legitimate and therefore my non response was the response. You correctly identified it as a refusal, so way to go on that, motleycrew! It's not spewing hate to tell someone to shove it (you're so civil now motleycrew, you're down-right over-socialized, a mark of distinction for a Trump lover). And that's some fine grade-A fertilizer calling me a hypocrite when you're just another nodding minion for the ruling class. Nod on, bobble and feel free to go cardiac over the fact that I do not believe in private property in the marxian sense.	0.3	0.1	0.1	0	0.3	0	0
Gawker says about the Mussolini Quote: "Last year, we set a trap for Trump. We came up with the idea for that Mussolini bot under the assumption that Trump would retweet just about anything, no matter how dubious or vile the source, as long as it sounded like praise for himself. (It helps that that a number of Mussolini’s quotes sound plausibly like lines from Trump’s myriad books.) The account, @ilduce2016, was created by Gawker senior writer Ashley Feinberg and Gawker Media Editorial Labs director Adam Pash. It has tweeted solely at Donald Trump, multiple times a day, since December 2015." The quote was one I happen to agree with as well: Gawker using @ilduce2016: “@ilduce2016: “It is better to live one day as a lion than 100 years as a sheep.” – @realDonaldTrump #MakeAmericaGreatAgain“ — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 28, 2016 The meek (sheep) are supposed to inherit the earth according to one group of believers in several other fairy tales. Wanta bet?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I would like to thank you, the Willamette Week, Revelation hall, Street roots, and the other supporters for today's debate. I expressed my concerns to the moderators over my political issues, and left early because I didn't think they were going to be addressed. But that's okay, we needed this. In fact, we need more. We need more opportunities to meet our potential representatives. What happened today could lead towards a progressive movement of how candidates can be introduced to their potential constituency. Keep pushing...	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
A bicyclist hit my car last week. I was stopped at a stop sign. What punishment would he get under the new law? How about a pedestrian who is jaywalking - a crime that could, and often does, lead to death? Skateboarders are too often oblivious to surrounding traffic. They should be jailed. Sometimes an action results in serious injury or death, sometimes the same action results in a minor fender bender. Similar actions should bear similar punishments.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
And like all Prozanski legislation, it will be an 'Emergency Bill", no doubt.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I hear you Paul...it's too bad some of the regular commenters like yourself have dropped off. the variety of well thought out and written ideas was the best part of this forum. I learned more from the comments than from the stories themselves several times. I always appreciated being "provoked", civilly i hoped, into looking at something with new eyes. reconsider? *y'all come back now, ya hear?* :)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Is he getting his name on a building? A building wasn't mentioned. It is kind of strange to criticize his motives while totally guessing on his motives! Makes it easy to be negative I suppose if you just make things up.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
The POTUS has a pen and a phone...let's see him make this happen.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I absolutely agree that parents should talk to kids about death and dying - and not in the "if something happens to me" sense. It happens, there's no reason to pretend that it doesn't.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Yes, billhooper5, you can have all my worldly goods, but I'm guessing from what you have written that you might be most interested in possessing the bucket where I collect my dog's droppings. It's yours!	0.166667	0	0.166667	0	0	0	0.166667
Some of ur loved ones might b the meth dealers too. Dealers suffer from the exact same sickness as the ppl he sells to. He isn't in it for the cash 99% of the time. He is just trying to maintain his own habit. You sir have one of the most closed minds I have ever seen. It's sad u can only see the world from one side. An u think meth was bad it's nothing compared to this heroin epidemic we r about to c.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Rest in peace Shawn you will be missed by so many........a very honorable guy , just so sad about this! He was an awesome person that is a FACT!	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I don't find it necessary to use gutter language which you went to in order to shut up someone with whom I disagree. I view that as the refuge of a small-minded and basically insecure person (See the current version of the psychiatric DSM for confirmation of that view.) Your final sentence confirms your inability to respond without attacking your opponent as well. As far as Trump is concerned, in the law they call that "assuming a fact not in evidence". My only absolute statement on any of these candidates is that "I wouldn't vote for Hillary Clinton as dogcatcher in a dog-free town." I have noted strengths vis-à-vis each other between Hillary-Trump-Sanders; but have yet to endorse anyone.	0.2	0	0	0	0.2	0	0
I think you will find that women are better at some things and men are better at others. It should not be sexist to admit that. For one thing, how many men are good at giving birth? And yes, affirmative action is one of the racist programs I am talking about. Title IX would be the sexist equivalent.	0.3	0	0	0	0.1	0.3	0
(sorry for the delay -) you are kind of making my point. it is inevitable that the road has to be able to carry an increased amount of traffic, and it's maxed out, for the most part, already. so what are the options? really, what can be done? what I project is total logic. we are increasing in population and it's a fact when a commercial business goes in, it increases traffic flow. the business does not stay in business with out the traffic. so when is better to build? now at this level of growth...or later when it is even more compacted with newer, more expensive structures and more deconstruction is necessary? i'm not "ok" with the changes it does force people into - it's a bummer. and I know the government doesn't look to be overly generous... but it is growing pains. our town was laid out terribly. we've built on a terrible foundation for years and now we are paying the price. it has to change at some point. sadly for some without doubt.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
That's a common misconception about tenured faculty. It depends on the department, college or university. Some tenured faculty are expected to publish a lot, whereas others are not expected to publish at all. I know of full professors who haven't published in a decade but have earned "honors" and "awards" and pay increases not contingent on publishing. Some are rewarded for other activities, or simply by the reputation they earned many years ago. Sometimes, like in any organization, there is favoritism, nepotism, etc. The status of tenure is also changing with this new generation of faculty, as universities and colleges no longer have (and most can't financially sustain) as many tenured faculty as they once did. This coincides with the fact that the structure of higher education is also changing as online education is becoming more prominent and campus-based higher education is less necessary for delivering quality research and instruction to a wide audience anywhere.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
to add...in no way should safety of any kind be pushed aside. it should be right at the top of any redesign agenda. redesign the whole goofy area with as little impact as possible. that is the bet possible solution I think.	0.3	0	0	0	0.3	0	0
"This bill doesn’t go far enough." I couldn't agree more. The proposed bill ought to emphasize safe driving---prevention, not just the penalty the killer will face after the fact. For added perspective, motorists crashed 5,419,000 times in 2010 alone, killing 32,999, injuring 2,239,000 and causing hundreds of billions of dollars in property damage. Avoidable and pointless traffic violations are a factor in most of them. This happens because it's allowed to happen. It won't stop until the penalty for aggressive driving is made consummate with the death and destruction it causes. Raise the penalty for speeding, running red lights and tailgating to $10,000 and a year in jail; watch how fast the body count takes a dive.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
kudos mr boyle. you set a fine example for folks here in town that have been blessed with wealth, and who share it for the good of all selflessly.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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And how do you know it is a fact? I hope his family sues you for libel. No matter what, no one said he was a hero. It's just tragic all the way around.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
He was a good cop regardless of what happened . I wish this wasn't true cuz we need more guys like him.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Yeah, too bad ... Oregon Live has 100 times the comments, including the ridiculous and offensive to the sublime. This is a classic Eugene over-sensitive reaction. The software is crap (is that civil, coming from a professional software engineer?). -- Paul	1	0	0.2	0	1	0	0
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Isn't it time Prozanski tried to get a job in the private sector? How many decades is this professional politician going to suck off the public teat? C'mon, time to give newer guys with new ideas a chance. This area has had a bunch of hubris-stuffed geezers running the show for far too long. We need some fresh blood, fresh ideas. Retire this guy so he can wear out bike seats full-time.	0.466667	0.013333	0.253333	0.013333	0.253333	0	0.32
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You put a lot of stock in the DSM, not surprising,--but the National Institutes of Health doesn't since it's not based on any objective laboratory measure, but on a consensus of symptoms, an outdated approach to medicine. Your lack of endorsement for any particular candidate notwithstanding, it's pretty obvious which whose interests your rhetoric serves.	0.2	0	0	0	0.2	0	0
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Not sure what your source is for increased fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration traffic fatalities have been decreasing in absolute number, per miles driven, per number of register vehicles, per licensed driver, and per capita for the last 20 years or more. People engaging in criminally negligent behavior resulting in traffic injury and deaths are routinely arrested and tried. Mr. Prozanski wants to make a moment of not checking your blind spot a criminal action, not for every accident, but just for those in a particular group. Every make a mistake driving? It would be criminal if you hit a biker, but just an accident if you ran into another car. Make sense?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
This is what you get when you don't support universities with private money: rich guys who decide (instead of professional university administrators) how and where money is spent. This allows conservative state politicians to point to such funding sources and shrug off their duties to support the PUBLIC institutions. Alarmingly, in another part of the country (North Carolina), a filthy rich donor who has made massive donations pressured certain departments to quit teaching some courses he disapproved of. The University caved. This ego-driven culture, this desire to name everything, is so much vanity. To these guys, it's a great way to get positive publicity, to further stroke their incredibly vulnerable selves. If they truly were benefactors, they'd do it anonymously. But no, it's headlines and then, their holy and sacred names inscribed for perpetuity on their shrines to themselves. I wonder why no other developed country on earth does this? Oh, yeah. They use public money.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Gary: is it sexist to ask people to vote for you because you are a woman? Is it racist to ask for special treatment because you are black?

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Now when Phil Knight gives his millions to Duck U or elsewhere, we get all the Phil haters talking about his overseas manufacturing etc. I just went to Columbia Sportswear's Website and find that their products are manufactured in over 20 countries and over 140 'independent factories', in places like Vietnam, China, the Dominican Republic. Bangladesh, etc. etc. Should I expect the evil hate mail and protests later this week?

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The French Revolution was a positive for the development of modern France despite the Terror, the endurance of the Castro regime owes much to the US policy towards Cuba, American anti-communism and the Cuban emigrés, and Russia in 1917 went one particular way but could have played out differently. People have a right to control their lives and those who thwart the people, when they are organized, indeed do so to their detriment. If you are so worried about popular revolution, make sure and vote for the Democrat that advocates for release of some of the pressure building from the extreme concentration of wealth in the U.S. in the hands of the global super elites.

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The problem is Oil is sold on Futures contracts. People pay X amount of dollars no matter what during the time frame of said contract. Investors didn't want to believe that OPEC would be willing to hold prices below production costs for American companies long term. Meaning futures contracts on oil are still inflated when compared to the actual cost of a price of oil. Oil is also used to make plastics and other materials. Oil used for gasoline is often what little is left at the end of the production cycle in an oil refinery.

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The constitution actually says nothing about abortions. There are a number of constitutional scholars that still do not understand the basis of Roe V. Wade. By the way, the lady who won that case switched sides and wishes she had never won. It is one of a number of cases that were decided a certain way to get a certain result, not based on what the constitution actually says.

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Of course Imago Dei would never acknowledge that they are declaring that "women aren't equal". They would claim that men and women were equal but had separate gifts, callings, abilities, blah, blah, blah. Christianism, especially the fundagelical kind, has a their own meanings to many common terms, words and ideas. In Christian-ese double-speak you can be "equal" in their minds when people outside their bubble would be hearing language that would clearly bespeak of inequality. That's why they can claim that they "love the sinner" smiling at you all the while they are condemning you to their imaginary hell. They just define "love" to be what they want it to be. They redefine stuff all the time.

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With a couple of consecutive sentences for burglary of an occupied dwelling he could easily be looking at more than six years in prison. Too bad he didn't meet an armed homeowner willing to share a little lead.

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I think he was making an analogy here.

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According to Wikipedia, Ted Cruz is a Southern Baptist, not a Conservative Baptist.

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Is asking people to vote for you because you're a woman msewxism?? I wouldn't call it "sexist", here's a definition for you: Sexism or gender discrimination is prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender. Sexism can affect any gender, but it is particularly documented as affecting women and girls.[1] It has been linked to stereotypes and gender roles,[2][3] and may include the belief that one sex or gender is intrinsically superior to another.[4] Extreme sexism may foster sexual harassment, rape, and other forms of sexual violence.[5] from Wikipedia I think most Blacks would be happy to settle for "equal" treatment. That "special" treatment you reference is likely "affirmative action." That's a whole different issue. I'd enjoy discussing it with you some day. Give me a call if you're interested.

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You still have not answered my questions. Who do you blame for your problems after the rich are eliminated? Who do you attack after the rich are gone? Do you want everybody to have the same amount? That will never happen. The French Revolution led to Napoleon taking over France as well as the Terror. Your side of the argument will bankrupt the nation.

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Yes, AlanP2, an analogy is a comparison between two things to bring clarity. Therefore, when elder compares explains his disdain for Imago Dei by telling us that its "like" supporting the KKK with his money and other support it is an attempt to make the connection that the two things, Imago Dei and the KKK are similar. No intellectually honest way for him to backpedal from that. Or he can recant.

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Actually I think they are OK with the Sunday thing. Isn't Saturday the no-no day?

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According to Wikipedia Mike Huckabee (Huckabible to his enemies) is a member of the Southern Baptist denomination, not the Conservative Baptist one. There is a difference to some degree.

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Neighbor98...keep it above board. I've not been unkind to anyone, and I don't live in a dream world. What do you know about "fundy christianity?" My guess is not much. I am not an apologist for Imago Dei, but from what I can tell, there's a lot of insults being hurled in their direction that are borne out ignorance of the facts on the ground. As I said earlier, the real disconnect here is that Jules Bailey can be cordial and apparently care for people that he has significant disagreements with. Does that make him a hypocrite, or perhaps an example of how to bring civility to a city that needs more of it? Call me what you will, but if Imago Dei believes what they will and treats people with respect in the process, then I am ok with that.

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If most people understood how unstable much of that coast highway is from Florence to Newport they would never do that drive.

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Jeff...afraid you've misjudged me, which is what happens when people shoot from the hip. What I believe, I believe fully. But what I've said does not give you the license to assume that I believe anything other than all people are deserving of dignity and respect. I do.

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Banning "Panhandler" in all of Lane County.

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Why couldn't he donate $10 million to Springfield Eugene public libraries and help out everybody. I guess he wants his name on a building

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Ted Wheeler shouldn't be praised. He and Jules should have done this weeks ago if they really stood for having an inclusive debate. If anything, the Willamette Week should be praised, as should Revolution Hall for making the event happen.

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Neighbor98...I've never darkened the door of Imago Dei and couldn't find them without Googlemaps. I will agree with you the idea of moral absolutes is troubling for everyone, me included. Surely you believe in some yourself, however. Take a few minutes to think through what those might be. As for moral relativism I am also sure that has some limitations for you as well, as evidenced by your insistence that everyone at Imago Dei believe like you or face your wrath, laughter, disdain, etc.

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I haven't answered your question because it assumes that there is some sort of psychological need to attack people who are not the origin of the problem. I refute your assumption that by taxing the super rich out of existence (they'll still be around, they just won't have nearly as much power) there is a reason to attack someone else. That's your idea, not mine. The Terror was part of the French revolution, some would argue a necessary part given that the situation was one of both civil war and war against the aristocracies of the other countries at war with France. Not exactly sure what "your side of the argument will bankrupt the nation" means. It's a poorly written sentence in that it's vague and provides no evidence or examples of what you mean. In the early post-war decades income gains were widely shared, not so since then. There's no reason it can't go back to being more fairly shared. It's a matter of political will and majority rule. We're the majority, they're a minority.

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Good Donald, show them who is boss. The media wants you to dance like a puppet as they pull your strings. You were supposed to answer in lock step with PC notions. It doesn't matter what you really feel or what your real beliefs are - as could be determined by directly asking you if you believe that all Americans are equal and should be treated as such. No the media doesn't ask you that. The media expects you to jump when they say to and answer any question as you are supposed to.

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It seems clear to anyone reading this news article that UO President Schill's "public" viewpoint is, basically, there are unproductive tenured faculty members in College of Arts and Sciences and he may consider firing them. And those faculty could cause the university to become mediocre. That assumes the UO is not already mediocre. But he doesn't cite real metrics to support his argument. Has he seen the UO academic rankings? It's a logical fallacy for anyone to accept that Schill understands the real cost issue simply because he is a university president. He's not an economist. But that aside, if he is simply engaging in public spin, then well, he's not the right person for the job of UO president because it needs solutions not more public pronouncements or marketing gimmicks. But if he is saying those things because he truly doesn't understand where the real cost-cutting needs are at the UO -- the administrative bureaucracy - then he is, well, also not fit to be UO president.

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Neighbor98...He may lose the election. I don't really care if he wins or loses. But if you de-humanize Jules Bailey because he hangs with people that aren't hip, cool and acceptable, what does that make you? Further, you'd do well to stop throwing around loaded terms without knowing the facts on the ground...I'll bet anything that the 50% of the congregation that is surely female shows up voluntarily and would argue they're not being abused or forced into anything. Free country and all.

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He was drug dealer! Notta hero! It's sad that he committed suicide but let's not leave out the fact that he sold a controlled substance to people! You wouldn't care if you found out your local meth dealer killed himself, would you? Just think, this guy was making money off sick people, who have a disease! Some of them might be your loved ones! So before you go feeling sad for this officer, please remember the facts!

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Ken, I loved Shawn. as the Mechanics teacher in Florence I saw him do amazing things for students, and staff. Shawn was truly an adavocate for the kids. He also helped in the auto program. For some reason he loved Subarus, and whenever we had a Subaru in the shop, Shawn would come down and help the students work on the cars. More than once he left with greasy hands. Shawn was one in a million. I'm really Really going to miss him. A lot.

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I am not dependent on Joe Biden or Sen McConnell for my opinion. The move is pure puffery on the part of the Republican leadership. A person critical to the operation of our highest court has died. It has nine members by design. Unless a person believes that the Democrats managed to murder Judge Scalia, his death was not political. The president should put forward any candidate he choses and it should be accepted or rejected by the Senate. The law says that the senate must advise and consent. I would take their unwillingness to do either as a clear message that their advice is of no value. Conduct the hearing with the senators who are willing. Silence speaks loudly, the President should acknowledge that message and then make the appointment. Unconstitutional maybe, but we can examine that after the actions of the Congress are first considered.

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This may seem cynical but this multi-candidate format takes time away from the leading candidates who will actually shape public policy. Involving these other voices promotes democracy on a conceptual level but does a disservice to voters who will now spend less time with the candidates who actually impact their lives.

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There are not asked for the response THEY want to give. The law is clear that the president makes a nomination and seeks the advise and consent of Congress. it is abundently clear that delaying an appointment for stricktly polical partisianship is not part of the intent of the rules. The Senate has the right to ask all the question they want of a candidate. If they have no questions I'd be pleased to see the nomination forwarded. If the parties were reversed I would say exactly the same thing. Apparently the Republican senate has forgoten how to lead and functions only as a reaction to the President. I never imagined the rational Republican party would forget what it takes to lead, (the one big advantage I had given to pragmatic Republicans for most of the last 40 years).

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Rgardless of what some people say, I believe Shawn was an amazing adavocate as a SRO for the students at Siuslaw high school. I taught Automotive and Instead of pulling the students out of class and having them come to the office, he would come visit them in the auto lab, where the students felt MUCH more comfortable and at ease. A safe place. Shawn was perfect at this job. Always finding common ground to discuss what the problem was and how to fix it. The students respected him, and I so appreciated him. May He rest in peace. Love to his 2 sons.

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We should all vote at the same time. I find it astonishing that in 2016 we still have some of the voters eliminating candidates before other citizens even have a chance to vote.

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Forget about such a bypass, at least not until after the war against the auto.

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You can get those jury notices if you have an Oregon Driver's License, though.

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If you're into free political theater then tonight's "debate" may be the place for you. Bring beverages and snacks. For fun count the number of times the term "affordable" housing is used incorrectly. Be prepared to buy a drink for any candidate that utters the words, "PUBLIC HOUSING." Enjoy.

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Wouldn't be the first criminal elected or re-elected in the US.

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Shame on you, he was not a drug dealer! comparing him to a meth dealer.... ?! your completely off base and should be ashamed of yourself. Amazingly disrespectful to his family that is hurting beyond belief right now. If you think he was a drug dealer then you obviously didn't know him, so don't pretend you did.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING is a mathematical construct defined as, Rent/Mortgage + Insurance + Taxes + Utilities <=30% Household Income. EVERY house, condo and apartment is AFFORDABLE to someone.

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PUBLIC HOUSING is a class of housing defined as, Means Test (<=80%MFI) + Government Subsidy (any government any type) + rental agreement.

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I always thought of him as an amazing man and a great advocate for the young people. . Very friendly and kind.

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I knew Sean since I was a little kid, I grew up with his son, I loved Sean he was one of the most amazing people I ever knew. I don't care what any investigation said he was a great man!

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Mr holton this is James Newby class of 03 and I couldn't agree more. I loved Sean, growing up with he always did what was best for us kids. Losing him breaks my heart!

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mc: You have made up your mind to a conclusion, and I probably won't change it. But Algebra does not always use the odd Greek letters; it is a method of solving problems, and I'm sorry if your instructor did not make that clear. If you as a good Attorney sort and evaluate evidence, state hypotheses and use deductive/inductive reasoning to reach logical conclusions based on sometimes unknown factors, you are using algebraic principles. You may be so brilliant you figured it out by yourself and learned nothing from the Algebra classes you took, but more likely you are one of the millions who use Algebra without realizing it.

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"Many" tenured faculty are expected to conduct research and publish? All are expected to do this. You cannot get tenure without it. After tenure, you cannot advance through the ranks or earn merit pay without it. Sure, you can quit publishing when you get tenure. And you will stay at the same pay grade for the rest of your career.

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This man had such a positive impact on so many people's lives! Whatever wrong he has done, he was an amazing man & had thee biggest heart. It is so sad to know that he was in such a dark place. My heart is soo so heavy that this wonderful man faced such evil demons. Rest in paradise Officer Shawn Morgan, sweet, sweet soul. May God be with his family & loved ones in this devastating time & may this open the eyes of lost souls. XO

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They have put forward a number of things. The Democrats and the President have been the ones obstructing the conservative agenda. For instance, the Republicans have put together budgets, which was more than the Democrats could do.

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This bill doesn't go far enough. We really need to attach felony charges to motorists who run into people while engaging in unlawful driving. Fatalities on our roadways are up over 20% in 2015 after jumping 14% in 2014. Our near-complete lack of traffic law enforcement and non-existent licensing standards are clearly not working for us. Add in the lack of consequences for maiming people, and it's bloody CARnage out there. If you can't follow the law while driving, or don't know the law, you shouldn't be behind the wheel.

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I do consider Scallia critical to the Supreme Court. Though it is not because of the number of justices. It is because of his views. The Supreme Court originally was formed with just 6 justices. It is of the views of Scalia that I do not trust any nomination that Obama comes up with. As I've already stated the Senate has already advised. If all the Republicans do not show up, then you do not have a quorum and any actions will not be legal. Also, one of the reasons that some people dislike Obama is that he seems to say shove out the rules, I am going to do things my way.

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Prozanski has refused to extend the statute of limitations for rape to 20 years, like many other states, but now wants this law. It must be because he is not a woman, but is one of the spandex crowd. Whatever personally suits Prozanski, himself. The anti-car zealots of BEST are probably licking-their-chops about this. They're probably thinking this will go nicely with their Vision Zero resolution. However, none of this will apply to foolish bikers who get run-over by riding at night with no lights.

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Isn't that exactly what the bill would do, "attach felony charges to motorists who run into people while engaging in unlawful driving"? Or, are you really just anti-car?

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You seem to live in a world that is not real. There was and always be people that are the "super rich". I am assuming you mean after World War II with the term "eary post-war decades". There were alot of people that did not share in those gains at that time. This was true after any of the wars that the US was involved in. Also, YOU are the one attacking people, ie 'the super rich'. Not all of them are the evil people you make them out to be. You also have not answered my original question. Are you willing to do what you are advocating for the rich? Are you willing to give up most, if not all of your property. Quit blaming other people for your problems. If you need more power or money, work for it. Game might be rigged, but there are ways around the rigging.

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Since the basic principles of algebra go back to Babylonian times even though the word itself comes from the Arabic "al-jabr", and it covers multiple mathematical theories, that definition means that every human may in fact use it, in some remote fashion or another. What I have never used or found useful are such things as quadratic equations, matrix theory, linear algebra, or elementary algebra (the symbol-manipulation rules taught in elementary courses of mathematics as part of primary and secondary education. I had not one instructor but a total of four (4) that I recall. They were all quite pleased with themselves and really seemed to enjoy the subject matter, but never really showed me a use for what I had to memorize, manipulate and regurgitate. Geometry was also learned with the same result. If I ever wanted to know how tall a flagpole was or had to find myself on the ocean using a sextant and a watch, it could very well have been useful, but I never did either.

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Good. I've been hit while crossing a street, with the walk light, by a driver who broke the law by turning through the crosswalk while I was in it. But it won't do any good unless the police are willing to enforce it. When I was hit a cop dismissed it as an "accident" and did not cite the driver. There are a lot of drivers who need to be off the street.

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I always liked and had a lot of respect for Shawn. I think he was a good guy. Sorry for his loss

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Amazing Officer and person. :'( There is no words.

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So passing a bill through the house to repeal the ACA how may times, was constructive? Both parties blocking nomination to lower courts for partisan reasons hasn't got your attention before this? These are exactly the kind of tit for tat political tricks that the nation has gotten sick of. About half the people that vote believe the Republicans were obstructionist do nothings in the House. About half the people think Obama was either a mad dictator or too weak to negotiate. Haven't we had the arguement enough times? A justice died, it wasn't a plot. There is more than enough time to put a qualified justice in place. There are some things that political people don't get to decide and one of those is what insurance companies call 'an act of God'. His death was not a political decision, nor should it be used for political leverage. Take due diligence and forward a nominee to the Senate.

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The Republican's complained the Executive did not produce a domestic budget on time - but a domestic budget is NOT a requirement of the executive branch - but of Congress. I'm no fan of Congress caving to every military whim of our Executive branch, running from the responsibility of declaring war. Congress abdicates it's duty in allowing the Executive to conduct foreign wars without a declaration of congress. Congress doesn't know how to prioritize a budget, let alone take responsibility for it. so let's blame the Executive branch (if it's not our party). for not doing everything right. I wish the Congress was more effective. Running from their responsibility to the American public in favor of 24/7/365 campaigning or raising money for the next campaign, seems to be what they do best at the moment. OY what a country.

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The individuals who comprise the super rich may or may not be evil. What IS evil is the income inequality for which they are responsible, since their wealth has allowed them to have a disproportionate control over American political institutions. Like the vast majority of Americans, I possess little to no property by comparison with the super rich and those who have virtually nothing need not be asked to give up the little to nothing which they possess, thanks to the excessive greed of the super rich. You can be the defender of the super rich it's your prerogative but you can shove your tedious, moralizing discourse about what you imagine to be my problems right there where no sun shines.

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And after refusing to answer his question not once but five times, you get down in the gutter and spew hate and Trump-like speech to make him go away because you can't truthfully answer his question because you want someone else to give up their property not for you to have yours taken away in order to help those who you pretend to care about. The magic word here is "hypocrite".

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What if you are the super rich to me. Are you willing to donate your worldly goods to me. If not, I could accuse you of everything that you are accusing the super rich.

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That last photo (against the yellow wall) is actually a "Laurs Kemp design." ;)

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Good reply. As you know the dictionary does not really offer a "definition" as they are crafted with other words that are themselves "defined" by other words. For example, can you say we really have "Capitalism"? So I submit to you an extended description from Wikipedia. Words like Socialism are constructs that, just like the map is not the territory, are both revealing and obscuring. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism

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that is true...i'm not saavy to text speak, so I do a lot in long hand. when I do see a good abbreviation , I think.."genius!"

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His question was never legitimate and therefore my non response was the response. You correctly identified it as a refusal, so way to go on that, motleycrew! It's not spewing hate to tell someone to shove it (you're so civil now motleycrew, you're down-right over-socialized, a mark of distinction for a Trump lover). And that's some fine grade-A fertilizer calling me a hypocrite when you're just another nodding minion for the ruling class. Nod on, bobble and feel free to go cardiac over the fact that I do not believe in private property in the marxian sense.

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Gawker says about the Mussolini Quote: "Last year, we set a trap for Trump. We came up with the idea for that Mussolini bot under the assumption that Trump would retweet just about anything, no matter how dubious or vile the source, as long as it sounded like praise for himself. (It helps that that a number of Mussolini’s quotes sound plausibly like lines from Trump’s myriad books.) The account, @ilduce2016, was created by Gawker senior writer Ashley Feinberg and Gawker Media Editorial Labs director Adam Pash. It has tweeted solely at Donald Trump, multiple times a day, since December 2015." The quote was one I happen to agree with as well: Gawker using @ilduce2016: “@ilduce2016: “It is better to live one day as a lion than 100 years as a sheep.” – @realDonaldTrump #MakeAmericaGreatAgain“ — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 28, 2016 The meek (sheep) are supposed to inherit the earth according to one group of believers in several other fairy tales. Wanta bet?

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I would like to thank you, the Willamette Week, Revelation hall, Street roots, and the other supporters for today's debate. I expressed my concerns to the moderators over my political issues, and left early because I didn't think they were going to be addressed. But that's okay, we needed this. In fact, we need more. We need more opportunities to meet our potential representatives. What happened today could lead towards a progressive movement of how candidates can be introduced to their potential constituency. Keep pushing...

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A bicyclist hit my car last week. I was stopped at a stop sign. What punishment would he get under the new law? How about a pedestrian who is jaywalking - a crime that could, and often does, lead to death? Skateboarders are too often oblivious to surrounding traffic. They should be jailed. Sometimes an action results in serious injury or death, sometimes the same action results in a minor fender bender. Similar actions should bear similar punishments.

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And like all Prozanski legislation, it will be an 'Emergency Bill", no doubt.

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I hear you Paul...it's too bad some of the regular commenters like yourself have dropped off. the variety of well thought out and written ideas was the best part of this forum. I learned more from the comments than from the stories themselves several times. I always appreciated being "provoked", civilly i hoped, into looking at something with new eyes. reconsider? ***y'all come back now, ya hear?*** :)

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Is he getting his name on a building? A building wasn't mentioned. It is kind of strange to criticize his motives while totally guessing on his motives! Makes it easy to be negative I suppose if you just make things up.

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The POTUS has a pen and a phone...let's see him make this happen.

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I absolutely agree that parents should talk to kids about death and dying - and not in the "if something happens to me" sense. It happens, there's no reason to pretend that it doesn't.

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Yes, billhooper5, you can have all my worldly goods, but I'm guessing from what you have written that you might be most interested in possessing the bucket where I collect my dog's droppings. It's yours!

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Some of ur loved ones might b the meth dealers too. Dealers suffer from the exact same sickness as the ppl he sells to. He isn't in it for the cash 99% of the time. He is just trying to maintain his own habit. You sir have one of the most closed minds I have ever seen. It's sad u can only see the world from one side. An u think meth was bad it's nothing compared to this heroin epidemic we r about to c.

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Rest in peace Shawn you will be missed by so many........a very honorable guy , just so sad about this! He was an awesome person that is a FACT!

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I don't find it necessary to use gutter language which you went to in order to shut up someone with whom I disagree. I view that as the refuge of a small-minded and basically insecure person (See the current version of the psychiatric DSM for confirmation of that view.) Your final sentence confirms your inability to respond without attacking your opponent as well. As far as Trump is concerned, in the law they call that "assuming a fact not in evidence". My only absolute statement on any of these candidates is that "I wouldn't vote for Hillary Clinton as dogcatcher in a dog-free town." I have noted strengths vis-à-vis each other between Hillary-Trump-Sanders; but have yet to endorse anyone.

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I think you will find that women are better at some things and men are better at others. It should not be sexist to admit that. For one thing, how many men are good at giving birth? And yes, affirmative action is one of the racist programs I am talking about. Title IX would be the sexist equivalent.

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(sorry for the delay -) you are kind of making my point. it is inevitable that the road has to be able to carry an increased amount of traffic, and it's maxed out, for the most part, already. so what are the options? really, what can be done? what I project is total logic. we are increasing in population and it's a fact when a commercial business goes in, it increases traffic flow. the business does not stay in business with out the traffic. so when is better to build? now at this level of growth...or later when it is even more compacted with newer, more expensive structures and more deconstruction is necessary? i'm not "ok" with the changes it does force people into - it's a bummer. and I know the government doesn't look to be overly generous... but it is growing pains. our town was laid out terribly. we've built on a terrible foundation for years and now we are paying the price. it has to change at some point. sadly for some without doubt.

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That's a common misconception about tenured faculty. It depends on the department, college or university. Some tenured faculty are expected to publish a lot, whereas others are not expected to publish at all. I know of full professors who haven't published in a decade but have earned "honors" and "awards" and pay increases not contingent on publishing. Some are rewarded for other activities, or simply by the reputation they earned many years ago. Sometimes, like in any organization, there is favoritism, nepotism, etc. The status of tenure is also changing with this new generation of faculty, as universities and colleges no longer have (and most can't financially sustain) as many tenured faculty as they once did. This coincides with the fact that the structure of higher education is also changing as online education is becoming more prominent and campus-based higher education is less necessary for delivering quality research and instruction to a wide audience anywhere.

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to add...in no way should safety of any kind be pushed aside. it should be right at the top of any redesign agenda. redesign the whole goofy area with as little impact as possible. that is the bet possible solution I think.

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"This bill doesn’t go far enough." I couldn't agree more. The proposed bill ought to emphasize safe driving---prevention, not just the penalty the killer will face after the fact. For added perspective, motorists crashed 5,419,000 times in 2010 alone, killing 32,999, injuring 2,239,000 and causing hundreds of billions of dollars in property damage. Avoidable and pointless traffic violations are a factor in most of them. This happens because it's allowed to happen. It won't stop until the penalty for aggressive driving is made consummate with the death and destruction it causes. Raise the penalty for speeding, running red lights and tailgating to $10,000 and a year in jail; watch how fast the body count takes a dive.

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kudos mr boyle. you set a fine example for folks here in town that have been blessed with wealth, and who share it for the good of all selflessly.

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Time limits by the host of our opportunities to meet candidates shouldn't be a leading issue. We have a lot of time until we vote. What's convenient for the Oregonian, isn't what is convenient for the people in the city of Portland.

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icon66: I do not really want anything of yours. What has gotten you so upset? Could I have hit on some of your sacred idols?

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And how do you know it is a fact? I hope his family sues you for libel. No matter what, no one said he was a hero. It's just tragic all the way around.

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He was a good cop regardless of what happened . I wish this wasn't true cuz we need more guys like him.

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Yeah, too bad ... Oregon Live has 100 times the comments, including the ridiculous and offensive to the sublime. This is a classic Eugene over-sensitive reaction. The software is crap (is that civil, coming from a professional software engineer?). -- Paul

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Isn't it time Prozanski tried to get a job in the private sector? How many decades is this professional politician going to suck off the public teat? C'mon, time to give newer guys with new ideas a chance. This area has had a bunch of hubris-stuffed geezers running the show for far too long. We need some fresh blood, fresh ideas. Retire this guy so he can wear out bike seats full-time.

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Eugene detectives would say it's an accident.

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You put a lot of stock in the DSM, not surprising,--but the National Institutes of Health doesn't since it's not based on any objective laboratory measure, but on a consensus of symptoms, an outdated approach to medicine. Your lack of endorsement for any particular candidate notwithstanding, it's pretty obvious which whose interests your rhetoric serves.

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You need lots of hits. Yes, you can have some of mine.

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Not sure what your source is for increased fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration traffic fatalities have been decreasing in absolute number, per miles driven, per number of register vehicles, per licensed driver, and per capita for the last 20 years or more. People engaging in criminally negligent behavior resulting in traffic injury and deaths are routinely arrested and tried. Mr. Prozanski wants to make a moment of not checking your blind spot a criminal action, not for every accident, but just for those in a particular group. Every make a mistake driving? It would be criminal if you hit a biker, but just an accident if you ran into another car. Make sense?

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This is what you get when you don't support universities with private money: rich guys who decide (instead of professional university administrators) how and where money is spent. This allows conservative state politicians to point to such funding sources and shrug off their duties to support the PUBLIC institutions. Alarmingly, in another part of the country (North Carolina), a filthy rich donor who has made massive donations pressured certain departments to quit teaching some courses he disapproved of. The University caved. This ego-driven culture, this desire to name everything, is so much vanity. To these guys, it's a great way to get positive publicity, to further stroke their incredibly vulnerable selves. If they truly were benefactors, they'd do it anonymously. But no, it's headlines and then, their holy and sacred names inscribed for perpetuity on their shrines to themselves. I wonder why no other developed country on earth does this? Oh, yeah. They use public money.

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