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Manager Not Taking Responsibility for Checking Mattresses That Are Nasty
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DOUGLAS, ARIZONA -- We came in the afternoon about 3 o'clock. I wanted to rent a room and the lady was very nice upfront and she said I'm sorry but all we have is an upstairs smoking unit that is nice and clean. My son and I went upstairs the room had a smoke smell, like smoke real bad but it was okay we needed a place to stay. Well we lay down and try to hook up the TV. The TV did not work so we went to Walmart and bought a new plug-in wire for it and the TV still would not work.
We went to the office and they gave us another room, it was a lot cleaner and better carpet but the bedding looked very dirty and worn out. So we took the comforters off. The corners of the sheets were worn out and would not stay on the bed, so I pulled them down. We went to sleep for the night.
We woke up the following morning and the sheets at balled up around my body. It was the grossest thing that I have ever seen in my 58 years of my life. Rollover and got up and looked and there was a giant blood spot 12 to 14 in diameter on the bed that looked like some woman had a problem and left a bloodstain on bed. It was gross, it actually looked like a pregnant woman had sat there and her water broke. I am so sick about it. The money that they gave me back did not satisfy me. I should have somebody from corporate get a hold of me, otherwise I will publicly broadcast on every network and every news place I can ring till someone from corporate contacts me.
I am appalled to let you know that Motel 6 did not take care of their beds. Somebody in this office should do something about it, it is horrible. I hope nobody ever in our life stays at Motel 6 in Douglas Arizona. How would you like to wake up in somebody's nasty blood. I went to the office and they were so embarrassed they did not want us to talk to the manager.
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Shayen on 05/28/2014:
Sounds like your money was refunded. What other compensation are you wanting? Just curious.
ok4now on 07/10/2014:
You get what you pay for. From the looks of the mattress it appears they were making porno films in your room. Next time try the Holiday Inn Express. It costs a little more but they have high standards and it's worth it.
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Getto Room, False Advertising, No Working Locks.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA -- On November 07 my wife and I call the reservation line and requested a room with a queen bed. We were told the was one at the Motel 6 1800 E Reno Oklahoma City. We arrived to find a FULL bed, not a queen. We dealt with this. We decided to check the bed and furniture, a habit we are into now.
I attempted to lock our door, only to find the locks would NOT work. Upon more inspection, I found a number of other thing.
A LARGE wet stain on a chair. Dried spit on the carpet. A hole in the wall BY THE SINK, with wiring hanging out. The restroom was so filthy that we had to use our towels to clean it. (they refused to come and clean our room unless we paid EXTRA cleaning charge.) The vent behind the toilet was half hanging off the wall, which fell off later that night striking my wife in the head and leg.
In the end DO NOT GO TO MOTEL 6 ANYWHERE.
We WILL be contacting our Attorney over this mess.
If you have had similar experiences with this chain email me. email@example.com. We as consumers should not have to deal with these kind of Companies. Please see the photos.
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Bed Bugs, Broken Sink, Cold Water
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MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA -- I was in Oklahoma on 05/21/2013, and I checked into Motel 6 at 12:30 am on 05/22/2013. I opened my suitcase, put on my pajamas, and left my suitcase open on the bed with me and went to sleep. I woke up feeling awful. I turned the shower on, but it was taking forever for the water to get hot. I turned the bathroom sink on, and it too was taking forever to get hot. I went to my suitcase to get the clothes that I was going to wear that day, as I left the water running in the sink and in the shower. I heard the water splashing on the floor. I went to turn the water off, because there wasn't a pipe under the sink to catch the water. Keep in mind I'm naked. I grabbed some clothes to put on and went to the office to ask for another room. They did not have one available at the time, and so they asked me to come back. In the meantime, all of my items are in the room. I returned to the motel to get a key to the new room, and asked if they moved my items for me ( 2 suitcases and a laptop). They said no, but here is a new key and you can move it yourself. Somehow, the original room (228) would not accept the key to get in.
It's 5 AM and I am walking back and forth from the motel lobby to this room, each time explaining to the employee, that the key is not working. I advised I had to get my items out asap. I had to be in court with Mike [snip] at 8:30 AM. They could only say we are sorry, but we cannot get the door open. They gave me a key to a new room (122), and I asked why. If all of my stuff was locked in room 228, what good would it do me to have a key to room 122. They finally opened the door to room 228 at 8:37 AM. Of. course this was too late, no shower, no make up. I changed clothes, and went straight to court. In the meantime, I'm itching like crazy. I assumed it was because I did not take a shower, but the itching was intense, like something was on me. Come to find out, I have numerous bites all over my body. The room was infested with bed bugs. I had to drive back to Nashville, TN with a hair brush scratching the whole way. I ended up going to the hospital to get medication to cure this mess. I ended up staying in the house the whole holiday weekend. I missed out on my holiday pay at my job, and I was supposed to be on a boat a Percy Priest Dam with some friends.
I am still stuck in the house, because the dr. at the hospital could not determine if I only had bed bugs, and not scabies. To end this long dramatic incident. I had to throw away both suit cases, to prevent from bringing these bugs into my home. I want to be compensated for this mess.
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Old Timer on 05/28/2013:
Now that you know where the courthouse is, file a small claims action for the max. Detail out every item, doctor, room, suit cases, clothes, everything. Make them miserable, just like they did to you.
Motel 6 is the bottom of the bottom in the lodging industry. Just more proof of it here.
trmn8r on 05/28/2013:
I stayed at Motel 6 once. Once. Never again. It wasn't as bad as your stay, however - my Motel 6 had call girls.
laura on 09/18/2014:
what a nightmare...thank you for this info...i will definitely stay away from that company...hope you are fully recovered
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Frauds, Thieves, Criminals, Low lifes, Crooks, Motel 6
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CARROLLTON, TEXAS -- Last Saturday the 29th of October I was on my way to a football game here in Florida when I checked my credit card and debit cards as I usually do. I noticed a funny charge for a Motel 6 and decided to call my bank about it. Bank was closed (of course) so I decided to call Motel 6 where I found out they had accepted my debit card. Oddly, both of my cards were in my possession. I immediately told the lady that this was fraudlent and that they needed to resolve this matter asap.
The little girl on the phone Kelly Stark Guest Relations Specialist assured me she would resolve it, but she had to call her GM and let me know. She really didn't sound enthused, but guess you can't expect much from a 10.00 an hour employee. She called me back and told me they would do nothing. They wouldn't even call the police to do an info report but told me I should. I called Oakland PD immediately and they told me they could do nothing without an info report. I called TPD (Tallahassee, PD) which told me they couldn't (and I understood that because they have no say in Califorina!) I then called Orlando, PD whom I got a report number from but again could not do anything.
I called the woman back with the number of the OPD report and she still said they could not do anything however the person was staying there still and she refused because she claimed the charge was valid
FAST FORWARD >>> I called Motel 6 corporate offices today (accor) and the woman at the executive offices was rude, uncooperative, and told me it was my problem. Also told me it was not their stance to file any reports which is stupid but hey, what do they care. Granted I would never stay in a roach infested, rat motel (6), so they will never get my money but still they should take care of their possible customers. Avoid going here as they will allow people to use a fake debit card, with no actual card OR ID. When I spoke with the GM there he said it's not his place to check every ID that comes with the cards however the girl on the phone at the executive offices said they check EVERY ID without fail. They are crookes, frauds, etc... whatever you want to call it! Avoid their services, avoid their nasty hotels with crooked employees! Hell, stay at a Red Roof in spide at least they are clean and professional.
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damon01677 on 11/03/2011:
I list carrolton, Texas as this is their corporate office.
Anonymous on 11/03/2011:
Did you call your bank on Monday and file a dispute?
Kris10 on 11/03/2011:
was this Motel 6 in Oakland? I don't understand how they can do nothing about it. I have had my card used fraudulently before and I was always told to file a police report. I'm also curious to know if you contested the charge with your bank.
griffin21 on 11/03/2011:
I understand that you're upset right now, but I feel that all of your anger toward Motel 6 might be misplaced. The crook/thief is the one that used your debit card (information) fraudulently, and you are as much to blame (for not safeguarding your debit card information) as Motel 6.
I had someone tried to use my debit card information to upgrade their entire kitchen. I talked to my bank, and they punted me to the the vendor first, who was very understanding and worked to refund the money.
Good luck with your situation. I don't have a good advice to offer, but I think that being angry and belligerent might not get you far.
madconsumer on 11/03/2011:
this sounds like a horrible ordeal. you may want to contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. and they can determine where the fraud occurred.
Skye on 11/03/2011:
As mentioned, you need to contact your credit card company's dispute department. Do it now, don't just let it go.
ticia232 on 11/03/2011:
"The little girl on the phone"????? I understand that you are upset but was that really necessary?
Dispute it with the bank and ask them to send the Oakland PD, the info especially the fact that you were obviously somewhere else when the duplicate card was used. If this person got a duplicate card, then they probably also have a fake ID with your name and their picture.
Also admins could you please remove the "little girl's" full name from the review.
wyatt on 12/23/2011:
This scenario demonstrates why you should ALWAYS use a credit card, not a debit card.
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GALVESTON, TEXAS -- I reserved a room for 6/11 at the Galveston location with two beds for a family of 4 for our visit to Moody Gardens. When we arrived there at 11 am, I was told check in would be at 3pm. I paid the $87.39 for the room and was told I could pick up the key when I returned after 3 and then we went to Moody Gardens. After leaving Moody Gardens and picking up our key to the room at the front desk, we found the room only had one bed. I asked for another room, they said they were full and they refused to give me a refund. The ethnic women that were working the front desk were very rude, there were two other families at the check in desk with the same issue. The hotel appeared to be unsafe with people loitering on the balconies but they did have security walking the premises. The pool was nasty and 2 overfilled trash bins lined the corridor that leads to the second floor. We found another hotel (thank you Super 8) for our stay, where the staff provided a pleasant and cleaner atmosphere and the rooms were royal in comparison to the dive we had just come from.
I will never return to Motel 6. I will report to BBB and other consumer organizations and will consult an attorney about the fraudulent experience here.
NOTE: Ask to view the room BEFORE making payment and report any health or building violations.
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FaFaFhooey on 06/06/2011:
Hopefully you paid by credit card and you can contest the charges. With cash or debit card you may be out of luck. Your best bet will be small claims court. I doubt you could find an attorney desperate enough to handle a case like this.
Anonymous on 06/06/2011:
Have you contacted the corporate office?
Motel 6 Corporate Office | Headquarters
4001 International Pkwy Carrollton, TX 75007
trmn8r on 06/06/2011:
I really don't know how they expect a family of 4 to sleep in one bed. I hope someone at Motel 6 wakes up and gives you a refund.
PepperElf on 06/06/2011:
What does race have to do with this? "Ethnic" isn't a race by the way.
But assuming the OP meant "ethnic" to mean "non-white" ... since there wasn't any observation of non-white guests being treated better than they were, there's no real basis for racism...
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
And sometimes a hotel just has issues that have nothing to do with race, even if you're not the same race as the employee.
Sey on 06/08/2011:
I've never known a cigar not to be a cigar and as far as some hotels having issues, when your'e being refused a refund for impossible accommodations I hardly call that a hotel issue.
Sey on 06/08/2011:
Thank you ript, checking into that.
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Facilitated a possible scam and crime!!!!
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5488 INN RD, ALABAMA -- We stayed at a Motel 6 in Alabama on a drive cross country. At 2:00 A.M. a call was put through to our room (obviously without the operator verifying which party/name the caller was trying to reach). The man identified himself as Ron, the Night Manager/Auditor there at the hotel. We were sleeping and obviously disoriented. He said there was a problem with our credit card and we needed to come to the office immediately. My husband got up sleepily and started to get dressed to go down to the office, but I maintained they could deal with it in the morning as it was cold and in the middle of the night. We went back to sleep to be awakened 15 minutes later by the phone again. This time the man stated "you said you would come down to the office to get this taken care of and you haven't. Either you come down or I will have security escort you off the premises". This worried my husband and angered me. I called the front desk and a woman answered. I asked for the night manager and it was a "Debbie". I asked about the name Ron and they didn't know anyone by that name. I asked why two calls were put thought to our room at that time of night and the operator said she figured they knew us.
The next morning we complained to the office as we figured out that it was probably criminals who sit in parking lots and call rooms to lure people out in the middle of the night unsuspecting. I was concerned that if my husband had gone out they could have robbed him or killed him. They obviously were watching our room or wouldn't have known we didn't go out and head to the office. THIS IS A WARNING AS WELL AS A COMPLAINT!
The motel staff was not concerned in the least when we talked to them the next day. They didn't call in the police department or give us any assurance they would address this attempted scam/crime. I wrote to corporate and was given a pat on the head so to speak that they are concerned for safety of their customers and appreciated my notification. If this motel doesn't care anymore about their customers and will put through any random caller at all hours, we are NOT interested in ever staying with them again. Be Aware!!!!
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bhskittykatt on 10/11/2011:
They shouldn't be putting calls through to your room unless the caller knows the name of the person registered to the room. As a motel clerk, this is drilled into our heads during training.
They should also have their "auto-attendant" off at night (which allows you to simply enter the room number you are dialing when you call the motel).
This unfortunately is a common scam which you need to watch out for while travelling. At my motel, we've had to keep our phone's auto-attendant off during the day as well because we get so many scammers and prank callers that harass out guests.
I'm not sure what you want the motel to do, though, other than apologize and ensure it won't happen in the future. What are you looking for from Motel 6 to make things right?
Kris10 on 10/11/2011:
Did you file a police report as this is something they should be aware of in that area apparently?
Anonymous on 10/11/2011:
Great advice, Kris10.
And just one more reason not to stay at motels.
madconsumer on 10/11/2011:
great review TamiS.
hopefully you will save someone else from the same thing, and possibly a worse fate.
very helpful review!
clutzycook on 10/11/2011:
OK, so they didn't call the police. Why didn't YOU? You would have to be the one to file the complaint.
lexophiliac on 10/11/2011:
It could have been a prank perpetrated by bored motel staff either on or off duty, or someone not connected with the motel at all playing games. Many motel/hotels only require the room # to put calls through. In the future, you can request no calls after a certain time of night.
chrissiann on 10/14/2011:
Thank you for warning us! I will tell my mom because she likes staying at motels during her travels. I would like to call the cops if that happened to me and then set up a sting operation if you will. Have the cops show up without their lights, then exit my hotel room with baseball bat or pepper spray.
jpr_jpr on 10/14/2011:
Did this in fact get reported to the local police? It seems patently obvious to me, especially after the front desks attitude, that some of motel employees must be participants in this dangerous scam.
It's not Motel 6 that needs to compensate you but this particular motel's owners.
GenuineNerd on 10/14/2011:
I had a similar situation a few times, although it did not involve arrest threats or extortion. I spent the night at a roadside (non-chain) motel in Fairmount, West Virginia while on a road trip. The motel was a bit rundown, but was within walking distance to a gas station and a 24-hour supermarket (I think it was a Kroger.) The motel room's window was covered by a bedspread instead of drapes, and there were no blinds on the window. At 2:00 in the morning the telephone rings in my room, with the caller asking for a certain person. In my grogginess, I explained that I was just spending the night-that I don't know such a person. The phone hasn't rang since, but I had trouble sleeping due to that phone ringing, as well as bright light from the gas station shining near my window. I wonder if that motel has transients renting rooms by the week or month, in addition to catering to travelers...I know that a lot of older motels (as well as some chains) would do this. I replied in another post about a Days Inn in Dayton, OH that shelters homeless and disability/SSI clients. Lastly, I stayed at another rundown motel in Columbus, OH...at 6:00 in the morning somebody knocks on my door... I'm in my underwear, groggy, answering the door, and it was a guy trying to sell marijuana. I politely told him no. From that point I wanted to check out. As I was taking my packages to the car, I noticed what was probably the same guy, sitting in front of a basement room, in a chair, fondling himself. I was glad I got out of there...that was the worst "motel hell" experience I ever had.
bruce2954 on 11/20/2011:
If you don't want to be disturbed, take the phone off the hook. No one should have the right to call you after hours. That's what you're paying for. If you don't know anyone there, there's no reason to open the door.
Rain on 11/21/2011:
The police won't do anything about it anyway. I doubt the hotel staff did it. Those chain hotels only have one person working at night. Strangers will call trying to fish out credit card numbers from you. Many hotels they can call straight to your room by just putting in a random room number and bypass the front desk completely.
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Poor Experience
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181ST AND STARK PORTLAND, OREGON -- I made an online reservation which was for a room with two double bed's. I received an email confirming my reservation. when my two Kid's and I showed up to check in I was told they didn't have an online reservation from me. I showed the lady behind the after hours widow my email which she wouldn't even look at. I was then told there was one room available with one double bed so I took the room. when my two children and I opened the door the room smelled bad. there was supposed to be a microwave which there wasn't one, the fridge had an open jar of mayonnaise and mustard, the bathroom door had graffiti on the inside bathroom door, and one of the other rooms had a broken window and wasn't boarded up or anything. needless to say I don't recommend this motel to anyone
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Know Before You Go
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SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI -- I have been working at a franchised Motel 6 location for nearly three years now. I have just about seen and heard everything. A lot of people who stay at a Motel 6 just don't know what to expect going in.
* We do NOT offer breakfast (and were only supposed to serve coffee until 10). That goes for ALL Motel 6s. Any of them caught serving breakfast can be fined.
* There are no hairdryers, ironing boards, or coffee makers in the room
* We allow pets. We try and leave some rooms completely pet free, but when you don't tell us you have pets that makes it hard.
* Many Motel 6 are owned by foreigners, and there is nothing wrong with that. Should they speak English? yes. Do they? Mehh there is a 50/50 chance with that.
* From the moment you check in you have FIFTEEN minutes to decide if you are staying there. After the fifteen minutes are up I am no longer able to give you a full refund. Call corporate, they will tell you the same thing.
* On the same note... If you are dissatisfied with your stay, threaten to call corporate. If they still don't give you a partial refund, go ahead and call. GMs are charged $50+ for complaints.
* Concerning the WIFI.. Yes are modems are out of date, but I have never had a problem connecting. I tell customers that we only guarantee service in the lobby, because I know it works in the lobby.
* A/Cs and heaters are turned off during the day as to save energy, so yes your room will be hot in the summer and cold in the winter.. give it ten minutes and your a/c heater should be fine.
* Don't use the ice buckets. just don't do it.
* ..bugs.. yeah they do happen. but we do everything in our power to get rid of them. I never put people in a room that I know has bug problems, or that have just been sprayed.
If you have a problem I strongly urge you to notify the front desk. But do not scream at us. We are just workers doing our jobs. We usually can't do anything other than switch your room. If you want to yell at someone save your frustration for a manager who has power to do something about it.
I guess what I'm really trying to say is, if you are spending $50 a night don't expect the same experience as you would get paying $100. We cater to the people who can only afford $50 a night rooms. That is a variety of people. We get strippers, hookers, drug dealers, felons, murderers, rapists, and rednecks... Not often, but it does happen. If that doesn't sound like something you can deal with, there is a Super 8 right down the street.
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Cwazychicken on 01/11/2012:
I'm sorry but I have to say I am one of those people who had horrible luck, and it was at one in st louis. I once went to a Motel 6 to stay for a night but ended up turning right around because there was hair in the bathtub, and it was not very clean. Luckily, Motel 6 was nice enough to refund my money and I went to stay at a better hotel. Also, it gave me the creeps, kids were staring at us really oddly, like they were watching us. the one I went to was in a rough neighborhood. Don't get me wrong, it was cheap but ended up paying about 30 bucks more for a nicer place that was more secure. Rather not take my chance at a place that get hookers, murderers, drug dealers and more.
Anonymous on 01/11/2012:
This is an excellent review of Motel 6. You should send this to the corp office and ask them to consider adding it to the website as an employee's personal account of what a typical stay at any Motel 6 is.
Retired Trooper on 02/10/2012:
I am so glad I have a motorhome -
FREAKAHLEAK on 02/12/2012:
GREAT REVIEW!!My wife is a hotel snob!(I'm just a husband!!!)We would keep driving if our only choice is a hotel with a # included in the name.We always inspect the room before check-in period. We "inspect what we expect"!!!
huskermom83 on 02/13/2012:
Wow! What an awesome Review!!! God Bless you for having the balls to say the honest Truth!!!
we here in the midwest, SD, have a Motel 6 here, and I must say, it is Not in the best part of town and the maids/house-keeping,are Not the cleanest, or nicely dressed/kept. If ya follow me
sad, but true....you get - what you pay for!
Jessie on 07/15/2013:
Yes. Great explanation!
This comment of yours should definitely be put up on Motel 6's website so that people know what they are in for before they stay.
I've stayed in several Motel 6's l around...and everything you said is true lol
You DO get what you pay for.
offmy rocker for staying on 07/25/2013:
Got scabies in one of two places ( Fredrick Md or Pittsburgh Pa ) both motel 6s... Hooker haven along some dowm low guys in Pttsburgh fleas dark and dirty outside ( what we thought were fleas anyhow ... June 15, 16 we stayed at these hotels 15 in Fredricks and 16 in pittsburgh started itchy burning in Pittsbugh and we were offered 50 dollars each as good will offer .. Well well well it's costing us 500.00 in doc and percribe meds alone .. hours of cleaning cost of having to go to laundry every day for past 3 weeks and then there is over counter meds we got itching creams , med powder , allergy pills so on .... The worse is not being able to have family and friends over having to tell them why and not seeing my grand children ! spending 7 to 20 dollars washing the clothes at laundry isn't doing much for my bank accout either .... 54 and 59 and never had this in our lives thank you Motel 6
Mikk on 08/03/2013:
I work at a Motel 6 and I am so glad to see someone speak up .and another note they discriminated against employees that are not Mexican . Very sad
Mom of 3 on 12/21/2013:
Just to let you all know the Motel 6 in Odessa , TX was remodeled and is 90$ / night... I stayed there for two nights and the room looks a lot better than before they remodeled but still 90$ is still too much!
vivian gordon on 04/06/2014:
I have had several reservation at the motel6 on brooks road in Memphis tenn it is ridiculous that you cannot get clean towels you have to wait 2 to three hours for clean towels and they half ass clean your room so they need to tell their guess to bring your on towels when coming to Memphis. this is the kind of mess that gives Memphis a black eye when they advertise one thing to get your money. and when they bring the towels they smell bad like they are not washing them they are just pressing the towels.I will not use this motel ever again and I will not recommend it to anyone. this type of service is unacceptable to the public and the health department will be put on notice.
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Taking A Stand Against Motel 6
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YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO -- Is the worst hotel EVER! I paid for a hotel because I was having some family issues on August 24 and handed in my key August 25, the very next day August 26, I see a charge of 125.00 o! I called the motel and talked to a guy at the front desk I asked him what was it for he said probably for a blanket I asked why would they charge me for a blanket and the hotel room he said the blanket that was stolen accusing me of stealing the comforter, which I did NOT TAKE.
When I left it was there so when they noticed it was missing, instead of calling me because they had my number or emailing me because they had my email first I could have come right back and so they could see that I didn't have it or could have asked the people that were leaving at the same time as me and maybe have come with the culprits, or even have a type of surveillance they charged me for a blanket I didn't even steal!!! I have never had to deal with this situation and I shouldn't have to pay for it b/c of this I am 120 dollars in the negative which I needed my money I am struggling college student.
I called the hotel the guy said he would have the owners call me which they never did the desk guy called me!!
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Anonymous on 08/26/2010:
That is the #1 reason I ALWAYS pay cash when I stay at a motel/hotel. With cash, they have no way to try to scam you. I too often hear of this same scam. If not blankets, it's pillows. Society has become too "plastic" and it comes back to bite you every once in a while. It may seem more convenient at the time, but in the long run it isn't always that way.
Anonymous on 08/26/2010:
A lot of hotels require a credit card or deposit or you can't check in. A word to the wise- USE A CREDIT CARD not a debit card. You have pretty much no protection with a debit card. If you use a credit card, you can dispute the charge.
Anonymous on 08/26/2010:
Prince> I travel on vacation every single summer, and I've yet to find a hotel that won't accept cash. They will however require an additional deposit, usually anywhere from $50-$100, but at least that is returned upon check-out. I've even had some radio the cleaning lady and get a verbal confirmation that the room is satisfactory before getting my deposit back, but at least it is taken care of right then and there, and not deducted a week later unexpectedly.
Anonymous on 08/26/2010:
Ladytech, have you disputed the charge with your bank/cc? I've never ran into this problem, but I always wonder what happens when a customer disputes it? Unless they have proof that you took it, I don't see how the charge would hold up. Good luck! And btw, I doubt a comforter at a Motel 6 cost $125 ...this place sounds like it's just trying to scam its customers any way they can.
Justice, I need to know where you're staying...they actually radio the cleaning lady to check, that's amazing! Every hotel I stay in, and I travel a lot for business, requires a credit card on file. A lot of places won't even accept debit anymore or if they do, they do an automatic hold of $100-$150, and you get that back 3-5 business days later.
Helpful on 08/26/2010:
I was about to suggest the same thing as JC. Simply stated, if they can't prove you took it, the charge will not stand. Just dispute it.
ladytech26 on 08/28/2010:
I am disputing it! I contacted the BBB and complained and requested a refund! I am trying my best to fight this!
Weedwhacked on 08/28/2010:
The BBB? They can't do anything for you.
ladytech26 on 08/31/2010:
Then who will? I disputed it with my bank also
ladytech26 on 09/21/2010:
Moved From Other Review: Okay so most of you have responded to my review of Motel 6, so I disputed the charges with my bank and it was declined saying that there were items (instead of an item) missing from my room in which no one has substantial proof and now I'm stuck with an overdraft fee on top of the amount they charged so it my one night stay has turned into lifetime of misery b/c I cannot afford to 125.00 on top 34.00 so it will be eventually submitted to the collections agency which will hurt me even more being that I have no credit!
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Have you contacted the Corporate office? I work for the same chain, and we don't charge for missing items at our location. The Youngstown location is a new franchise that was converted, so they may do things differently (I work for a corporate-owned one, so I can't speak for franchises) but it still wouldn't hurt to contact the big office. 1-800-557-3435 is the number you'll want to call to reach them.
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KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN -- We just got home after staying at Motel 6 in Kalamazoo, MI. for 3 nights. It was horrible, we reserved a room a few days ahead. The sidewalk was a sheet of ice and had not been salted, my son and niece fell luckily neither got hurt, called the office no apology just excuses to why it wasn't salted(the snow and ice had stopped coming down more than 12 hours before so they had plenty of time). They said they would be up to salt it right away, still wasn't done til the next morning.
Our room was filthy, garbage on floor bugs and hair in the tub, the sheets had not been changed they were all wrinkled, hair in bedding, and had lipstick on them, as well as burn holes in them. Called office got switched to new room, should be better. sheets clean, went to bed.
In morning getting kids ready for day noticed the side of box spring was completely ripped open. Not safe when you are traveling with a 2 year old and 4 year old, they could get hurt trying to climb in and out of bed. Had to go though we were late. We got back that afternoon, room service had been in as garbage was emptied, towels were ALL gone no replacements, soaps were ALL gone so we can't wash or dry hands. Our nonsmoking room smelled like smoke because the housekeeper smoked while they cleaned, we even saw them doing it in a room near us. So we went down to office this time talked to manager. We got fresh towels and he sent room service to bring soaps.
Also got switched to another new room, was told they are doing renovation that was why bed and bedding were so bad. Refunded $20 and gave us a bunch of coupons, oh that makes it all better..not. This room actually had clean bedding, although there were burn holes in them and the room was cleaner, not clean but better.
The next morning my 4 year was wanting a bath so we went in to get it ready, we barely moved the shower curtain, and the rod fell on my head, thank goodness it didn't hit my 4 year old. I started her water and guess what the tub wouldn't hold the water, the drain plug wouldn't seal. I called the office...again, they said "you're checking out today" very happy not concerned as to my head, told them no one more day. They said "...oh...we'll have someone come fix that then" in a disappointed tone.
I was so happy to be leaving that place when we checked out. I've stayed many places and never had an experience like this. I will never stay in a Motel 6 again, I'd rather sleep in the car. I don't care if a place is under renovation I paid for a clean safe room and didn't get it.
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Inat on 02/14/2010:
sounds miserable - but you get what you pay for. Was there a hilton nearby?
i_am_canadian on 02/14/2010:
I agree. Although there's no excuse for poor service or quality, hotels are something you should try not to scrimp on. For the future if there's one available, I recommend a Residence Inn or Holiday Inn Select. Motel 6 just has too poor a reputation for me to ever take a chance on one.
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I don't expect a high-end room when I stay at a cheaper place, but I also do not expect garbage in the room and unchanged sheets. I do not expect to find no towels and soap. At least the management tried to be accommodating, but the OP deserved a lot better overall service.
You get what you pay for, yes, but the OP did not pay for garbage and hair and lipstick on the sheets. (Just another example of this site declaring "It's the OP's fault.")
Soaring Consumer on 02/14/2010:
Completely inexcusable. The picture told all before I even read the review. Voted helpful.
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Motel 6's are basically "hot pillow" establishments...
Anonymous on 02/14/2010:
Good grief, that was nasty!!! Myself, I am a fan of Hampton Inn. Not too expensive, always clean and consistent.
Nohandle on 02/14/2010:
I, too, expect a room to at least have fresh bedsheets, garbage cleared out and towels and bathsoap in a clean bathroom regardless of the price. We've all rented, because of varying reasons, somewhere we might not have otherwise chosen had we known beforehand. I did stay in a very nice place once when the tub drain plug didn't work either so I just put a spare bathcloth in the drain for the time being. It was repaired the following day.
PepperElf on 02/14/2010:
I stayed at the HI once. it wasn't bad. basic room and clean.
i_am_canadian on 02/14/2010:
I don't think anyone here is trying to blame this matter on the OP, we were simply making a suggestion for the future. Motel 6 is notoriously bad quality, I'm just sorry this person had to stay there before they found that out.
bruce2954 on 02/28/2011:
The best place to stay would be at a small local motel where the clerk is usually the owner. They often inspect the rooms personally.
jktshff1 on 02/28/2011:
Bruce, got to disagree, the small local hotels I see in my travels usually belong in the red light district.
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We stayed at Motel 6 in Ft. Collins, Co. 3900 Mulberry St. We did not like the appearance when we pulled up but we had had a hard time finding a place due to the Stampede going on in Greeley. We were there for it too. The room was nothing to brag about but we decided we could tolerate it as we had so many things going on with family the entire weekend and would be there only late at night until early morning. We did not get our rooms cleaned at all, no fresh towels, 0 wash cloths, never had the trash emptied, or beds made. We were there for 3 days. Most of the rooms appeared to us to have entire families living in them. There was constant noise, party type sounds going on and we did not have a place to park at all. We were advised to park at Waffle House and then had our vehicles towed............it was a nightmare and ruined our image of Ft. Collins in general. The manager was zero help, and even told us we would be banned from ever staying there again.............just unreal experience. This was over 4th of July, 2014!!!!!!!!
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Limeade - yum! How do you find time to design with all you have going on in your life right now? Praying for Claire...
I came to see if there was an update on Claire & was pleasantly surprised to find another beautiful kit you've made. Thank you so much for sharing your talents.
Thank you! Your blog post will be advertised on the DigiFree Digital Scrapbooking Freebie search engine today (look for timestamp: 24 Aug [LA 03:24am, NY 05:24am, UK 10:24am, OZ 08:24pm] ).
Thank you so much for this beautiful kit. My best wishes for your daughter to get better soon:)
Yay a new kit! Thank you so much for yet another gorgeous design. You have such an amazing talent!!
We're praying for Claire's triumphant recovery.
Gorgeous kit...thank you so much! I always look forward to your beautiful kits. So relieved to hear Claire's surgery went well and that things already seem to be improving. (((HUGS)))
You are certainly a wonderful wife and mom, and my prayers are with you and your family.. God only gives us what he knows we can handle...we all pray for Claire!. I love the kit and look forward to trying some limeade....Thanks again!
I'm so glad that Claire is doing well, congrats. I know recovery is a hard period and so I'm amazed at your cute kit. You're very talented, keep up the good work. Thanks so much for sharing the kit during this challenging time.
Thank you for another beautiful kit. I love your work. My husband and I have been following Claire's progress, since he had brain surgery the week before she did. I can't imagine going through it as a parent. So glad her seizures have stopped, that's wonderful news.
Thank you so much for the kit. I have never had fresh limeade either. I have made fresh lemonade. It is so good! I can't wait to try the limeade!
I have been following Claire's progess and praying for her health and your peace during this time. God is so Good. Have a great week! Thanks for the kits!
This is a beautiful kit with a beautiful story behind it as well. Thank you so much.
I am so happy to hear how well Claire has been and so glad that she has been seizure free for 12 days. I am praying that everything continues to go well. We are sending good wishes your way. :)
I am glad your daughter is doing well and will pray she continues to do well. Thank you for the kit, I love the colors.
Thank you for sharing you talent and I hope your daughter continues to improve!
I am so glad that Claire is doing so well through all her medical adventures. Thank you for the beautiful kit too. I'll keep your little Claire in my prayers for her continued recovery! =)
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful kit. I am amazed by your amazing ability even at such a difficult time in your life. I wish you the best. Thanks again!
This is just a gorgeous kit - love this green with the black. Hope your daughter's recovery is swift and pleasant for ALL of you.
Thank you for the beautiful kit and the update on your sweet Claire. My thoughts are with you all and I pray for her continued good health.
Thank you for the kit! It's so fun!
I'm so glad the surgery went well for Claire! Continued prayers for a full recovery!
Just found your site! You are very talented! Thank You for offering such cool free kits that you make yourself! This is Awesome! I hope Claire had a good weekend, and the rest of your family also. I am really new to digital scrapbooking and hope I can use your kits to make something.. LOL. I'll keep you posted. Thank You again! Your awesome!
THANK YOU :) I'll keep your family in our prayers!!!
God bless!
Another awesome kit! Thank you for sharing it. I'm glad to hear that the surgery went well.
Just wanted to let you know I'm praying for your little one and your family. How wonderful to see she is doing well. It's so good to see you back and with a lime freebie no less (which is fabulous)! I, too, love limes (color, flavor, whatever) and will definitely be trying this recipe. Thank you so much and you will continually be in our prayers!
Thank you so much for beautiful kit.
I'm so glad your baby is doing well!
So glad to see you posting again! TYVM for the lovely new kit. I prefer limeade to lemonade...try some with a bit of 7Up & some "juice" from a maraschino cherry jar - YUMMO!
So happy to read about Claire's success - PTL! Will keep y'all in my prayers.
What a beautiful kit! Best wishes for your sweet baby and family!
Thank you so much for all the time and energy you put into your kits. I absolutely love your style and taste and appreciate so much that you make it available. I have downloaded all you kits and they are my favorites to use.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. :)
Thanks so much! This is a gorgeous kit!
You are so sweet to share this beautiful kit with us. Thank you!
Your family has been in my prayers, and I'm so thankful that you have friends that have been helping with meals. ((hugs)) to you all.
Good to see you are getting some "me" time! My daughter and I keep up with your blog and think of you and your family every day, Hugs and Prayers! Thanx for sharing your time and talent with us :-)
Beautiful kit, thank you. I am happy that Claire gets better. Good news. MErci beaucoup pour ce kit, il est très joli. Je suis contente que votre petite fille aille mieux, c'est un soulagement pour toute la famille, bonne chance. Bye...bye...
I LOVE the kit nad can't wait to try the recipe!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing the kit. We're keeping your family in our prayers. She looks beautiful!
I love limeaid and this kit, thank you. I am glad that you got a chance to do some designing, you have a great talent. I am also glad to hear that Claire is doing well and has been seizure free, what a relief for your family. I hope and pray that it all continues to go so well.
wonderful kit
hope you like the card I made with it
Here's my card.
Hugs Jane x
This is beautiful - thank you so much!
i just discovered your blog and am so glad that i did! your work is amazing and i have spent the morning downloading a ton of kits! thank you for your generosity! -jennie
I'm so glad to hear that Claire's surgery has been a success! You have truly been a great example of strength! Claire is a beautiful girl!
I luve your new kit; thank you so much! My daughter Emma and I will most definately try the receipe! Thank you gain! :)
love this kit! THANKS!
Thank you for this beautiful kit. I love all of your work! I am new to your blog, but hope that your daughter continues to progress in her healing. Thanks again!
Thanks for the limeade kit! I just got a lime squeeze at the purple turtle by my house yesterday! I can't wait to use the new kit!
Your daughter is a trooper! I'm so glad things are improving for her :)
I just discovered your amazing blog. I, too, am addicted to digi scrapping and PSP. Your kits are wonderful!!! Such beautiful work.
I would also like to send my thoughts and prayers to precious Claire and your family.
Take Care ~
So glad to hear that Claire is doing well. I can't believe you were able to put together such an awesome kit with all that's going on right now.
I hadn't realized you were in AZ too. I live in Peoria, and I've had several trips to Phx Childrens Hospital when my nephew was born with a serious condition. He's in high school now but I'll always remember how great they were there.
I can also relate to the computer calling me, lol!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your kits. I check your website once a week for new designs. Thank you for all your hard work. I can't wait to try the limeade. I am a sucker for it myself.
I,m so glad to see you designing again. Not for the free kit, but because it's a good sign that precious Claire is doing so much better. I downloaded the new kit yesterday, and my 12 yr. old loved it. She loves limes and lemon just sliced. We will be learning digital scrapbooking together, and I know we'll enjoy your kit.
Thank you & GOD BLESS
I love the kit and am SO glad to hear that Claire is doing well!
I just found your blog today and love what I've seen! I love the conversation cards and will definitely use them with my yw.
I hope all is going well with your adorable little girl, I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. And I'll be back to visit your blog!
I am glad that your daughter is doing well. I looked at your personal blog - you have a beautiful family. Thank you very much for the Limeade kit, it is gorgeous! Great work!!
Wow beautiful designs. Thank you for shating them with us. Hope that all is well. Kimx
Thanks Summer for a wonderful download. Here is what I was able to make with just 2 A4 sheets of your lovely paper. http://tandrward.blogspot.com/2008/09/cards-for-friends-birthday-plus-one.html I'm happy to read that everything seems to be going in the right direction with your daughter. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.
Thank you so much for sharing...
I just have to say that you have the cutest designs that I have seen. I love your style. I actually have limeade on my blog right now. But all of your papers are darling! How did you learn about codes and everything?
Your family will be in our prayers.
Thank you!!
Thanks so much for this cute kit. I'm glad your Claire is doing better.
I love your kits!! They are so darling. Thank you so much for sharing! You are very talented!!
Thank you for this beautiful kit! Here is a link to a layout I made with it:
Thank you so much for this beautiful kit.
So lovely to read that things are going well with Claire.
A very special Kit for a very special reason. The Lord is and will watch over you and Claire.
Thanks for the brilliant kit. I was so excited to find your blog via another scrapbooker. I have a number of your kits I downloaded ages ago from scrapartist. I often wondered if you were still designing and now, to my delight I see you are. Thankyou.
LOOOOVE this! Super cute!! :)
this looks lovely thanks
Again, I absolutely love your designs!! Thanks so much for sharing.
oh wow, my favorite color combo is green and black - thank you very much!
Thanks for the wonderful kit!!
The kit is gorgeous! I wouldn't have known that it was inspired by limeade, if it wasn't for the post :)
Just posted a page on my blog that used this kit, thought maybe you'd like to see it.
Thank you so much for being so generous with your talent. I love your work and have been busy downloading! I was really inspired by the lovely colours of these papers. I am not a scrapper, digi or otherwise! but love making cards so I printed out some to make this card. I hope you like it!
Here is my card.
Thanks for the beautiful kit. I used it to create the header for my blog. You can see it here: http://twistedcitrus.blogspot.com/ the background I got from somewhere else and they obviously used the same kit.
Again thanks for creating this kit.
Hey Summer. Love your stuff! How did you do the green fuzzy around the edge of the recipe card? I've been playing around on photoshop and can't figure it out. Can you fill me in on your secret!? Thanks!
this might be my favorite kit yet. thanks summer!! ;)
Thank you for a beautiful kit!!
I'm your thai fanclub!!
Beautful kit Summer - love the zingy-ness of it! Thanks for the recipe too ... will have to try this :o) Hope all is well with your family. Helen x


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Rumour - Final Fantasy XIII-2 to have Mass Effect DLC
The generally reliable Siliconera has a strange anonymous source tale today, claiming that an upcoming Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC pack will contain a Mass Effect-inspired costume. There's already an Assassin's Creed outfit thanks to a deal with Ubisoft, and Square Enix and EA have worked together in the past, so it's not totally mad.0
FFXIII-2 Sazh DLC launching in Japan on February 28
Square Enix is set to release DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2 featuring Sazh on February 28 in Japan, Nova Crystallis is reporting via Japanese-based reports.1
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Lightning & Amodar DLC now available on Xbox 360
Square has announced the Opponent: Lightning & Amodar DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2 is available on XBL for 240 MSP, and will be released in Europe as part of the PSN update tomorrow for £1.59/€ 1.99. The Coliseum Battle allows players to "pit their wits" against Lieutenant Amodar, a member of Cocoon's military division the […]1
Under pressure: is FFXIII-2 a step back from the brink?
Final Fantasy XIII-2 may have topped the UK charts last week, but is it enough to steer Square's flagship back on course? Thankfully, Alex Donaldson reckons the rudder's been turned the right way.10
UK charts: FFXIII-2 overthrows FIFA 12, MGS HD storms in
Final Fantasy XIII-2 is the new number one in the UK charts, taking over from FIFA 12 after a six-week spell.10
Final Fantasy XIII-2's ending doesn't refer to a sequel
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Quick Shots: Final Fantasy XIII-2 screens show a gorgeous game
Square Enix has released a new batch of screenshots to celebrate the launch of Final Fantasy XIII-2 in the UK today, and as one would expect from a FF game, they are drop dead gorgeous – even if they are just showing combat. Say whatever you will about the series' gameplay or storylines over the […]0
Out now: FFXIII-2, Soul Calibur V first big drops of 2012
The bang you just heard? That's the starting gun to the 2012 release calendar going off, with Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Soul Calibur out today.1
New FFXIII-2 update introduces Facebook support
Square Enix releases Final Fantasy XIII-2 for PS3 and 360 in the UK and Europe today, with some decent scores to boot ahead of the launch. But those who buy it will already be greeted with a new update once they boot up. Update 1.03, according to RPG Site's Erren Van Duine, has introduced Facebook […]1
FFXIII-2 February DLC features Lightning Coliseum, more on the way
Square has announced DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2 will be released next week and it allows players battle Lightning via the Lightning Coliseum battle.1
Square hints at downloadable story "volumes" for FFXIII-2
Square Enix has teased downloadable story "volumes" for Final Fantasy XIII-2.2
Buy FFXIII-2 at Amazon, get $20 gift card
Amazon's offer prospective buyers of Final Fantasy XIII-2 a little incentive with their offer. Those who pick up the RPG from the retailer's US portal will get a $20 gift card, as well as a digitalised version of the mini-strategy guide of the game. FFXIII-2′s out now in the US and out Friday in the […]1
Final Fantasy XIII-2 launch trailer tugs the heartstrings
The onslaught of Final Fantasy XIII-2 media is rapidly blurring into one spiky-haired, short-skirted mess for me, so hopefully this launch trailer is new to you.0
FFXIII-2 Lightning Coliseum DLC launching in Japan next week
Square Enix has announced it'll release the second DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2s Coliseum mode on February 7 in Japan. The new content, which will cost ¥300 on PSN and 240 MS points on Xbox Live Marketplace, will see you fight against Lightning in her FFXIII Guardian Corps uniform, as well as her Corps partner […]0
Final Fantasy XIII-2 reviews hit online - all the scores
Square's lifted the embargo on Final Fantasy XIII-2′s reviews ahead of its release this week. Has it improved over its predecesor? Find out below the break. If you have a link to add, do so below in the comments. The RPG sequel releases on Tuesday in the US and Friday in the UK for PS3 […]5
FFXIII-2 producer drops more hints at story DLC
New comments from the game's producer have added weight to reports of upcoming story-driven DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2.0
Rumour - Substantial Lightning DLC coming to Final Fantasy XIII-2
Purported early leaks of this week's Famitsu suggest a treat in store for fans of Final Fantasy XIII and its upcoming sequel.12
Final Fantasy XIII-2 trailer shows off Historia Crux system
A new trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2 has arrived to assist those still wrapping their heads around the time-travel component.4
FFXIII-2 CES trailer goes cut-scene, action heavy
GT's gone live with the CES trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2 ahead of the game's official western launch later this month. The video, which is packed with cut-scenes and heavy setpieces in the game that have and haven't been seen before, was introduced by director Motomu Toriyama and producer Yoshinori Kitase at CES for Spike. […]1
FFXIII-2 demo coming to PS3, 360 next week
Square Enix has confirmed it's releasing the demo for Final Fantasy XIII-2 next week, January 10 in for Xbox 360 and US PS3 and January 11 for EU PS3 owners. The demo was outed earlier this morning on the recent episode of the PlayStation Blogcast. More details on what the demo's content will be will […]19
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Buy FFXIII-2 at Amazon, get $20 gift card
Final Fantasy XIII-2 launch trailer tugs the heartstrings
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 reviews hit online – all the scores
FFXIII-2 producer drops more hints at story DLC
Rumour – Substantial Lightning DLC coming to Final Fantasy XIII-2
Final Fantasy XIII-2 trailer shows off Historia Crux system
FFXIII-2 CES trailer goes cut-scene, action heavy
FFXIII-2 demo coming to PS3, 360 next week
Final Fantasy XIII-2 among promised PSN demos
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Japanese charts: Vita launch fails to topple 3DS, FFXIII-2 debuts with 524k
FFXIII-2 360 to get exclusive weapon DLC
Final Fantasy XIII-2 trailer introduces characters
Director says FFXIII-2 will have easier-to-follow story than XIII
Lightning Strikes Twice: Yoshinori Kitase on FFXIII-2
Tri-Ace contributed to Final Fantasy XIII-2
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WASHINGTON, D.C., June 28, 2011 -- In response to the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision in the consolidated cases Arizona Free Enterprise Club's Freedom Club PAC v. Bennett and McComish v. Bennett, Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
In a 5-4 decision issued on Monday, the Supreme Court invalidated the matching fund provisions of Arizona's public campaign financing system. These provisions provide additional resources to publicly financed candidates when their opponents or independent groups spend in excess of their initial public subsidy. In so doing, matching funds ensure that publicly financed candidates have the resources to mount effective challenges.
The Central Conference of American Rabbis resolved in 2003 to support state-level adoption of full public financing programs such as Arizona's because such policy "reduces the inherent conflicts of interest that arise when the campaigns of public servants are privately financed." The Union for Reform Judaism has supported public financing since 1984. Because of the Reform Movement's longstanding support for public financing as a key means to eliminate the corrupting influence of money from our political system, the Union for Reform Judaism submitted an amicus curiae brief defending Arizona's program. While Monday's decision is deeply disappointing, the effort to make democracy more responsive to the will of all the people, not just the wealthy and powerful, goes on.
The Bennett decision is the first campaign finance case on which the Supreme Court rendered judgment since Citizen United v. FEC (2010). In that case, the Supreme Court overturned 63 years of precedent establishing the right of government to prohibit corporations from spending unlimited amounts of money to influence the outcome of elections. The decision rendered by the majority in the Bennett cases is equally troubling and we agree with Justice Kagan's forceful dissent, read from the bench, sharply challenging Monday's decision.
Even so, the majority still recognized the right of states and the federal government to use public financing to combat political corruption, even if it prescribed unreasonably restrictive parameters governing the composition of such programs. The Union for Reform Judaism will continue to support the federal government, states, and localities in exploring new and innovative ways to ensure the viability of public financing programs.
###The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism is the Washington office of the Union for Reform Judaism, whose more than 900 congregations across North America encompass 1.5 million Reform Jews, and the Central Conference of American Rabbis, whose membership includes more than 1,800 Reform rabbis. Visit www.rac.org for more.
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