October 10, 2011

SandBox Comments: Tree of Mamre/John Scotus "With Class Warfare, Be Careful What You Ask For"

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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."

SandBox Comments: Coloradoan "Voters to decide on funding for operations, maintenance of Larimer County Jail"

"The financial future of the Larimer County Jail and potentially the county itself could be at stake in the Nov. 1 election.

Issue 1A on county ballots asks voters to consider repealing two 0.2 percent sales taxes and replacing them with a 0.375 percent tax to fund jail operations and other criminal justice programs...."
(via The Coloradan)

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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."

SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "City trips over its ego in Marks case"

"New reports also say the city thinks the court's decision is unnecessary because, in the city's unilateral view, the election was transparent enough. Well, that isn't the legal issue. Citizens have rights in this state that are not left totally to the discretion of city officials. That is the law, according to the Court of Appeals.

After reading the opinion I cannot help but conclude that the city is wasting everybody's time and money. This dispute is an argument looking for a reason; there is no reason, only emotion, ego and pride. Little people never admit mistakes. Big people admit mistakes and move on. Move on, Aspen...."
(Maurice Emmer, Aspen)


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