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"Accommodating, to say the least!"
Everything was offered to the utmost comfort of the guests and was so enjoyable. Thank you so much!Verifierad gästrecension
"Next door to an IHOP and Target."
Decent hotel-Hampden Inns usually are. The front desk clerk was not very professional but he did not mean any harm. No real problems or complaints.Verifierad gästrecension
"Great place"
Went to Garden City for a wedding hotel was great place to stay at!Verifierad gästrecension
"Nice place overall very clean"
Nice place very clean common area ie elevators halls seemed dirty but there were a lot of people there. Breakfast was very good. NIght staff were very helpful and nice. We will be back for sure.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Clean & comfy"
The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. It's wonderful knowing that you're sleeping between clean sheets and duvet!Verifierad gästrecension
"Excellent Hotel"
Awesome hotel - really convenient location with discounts at local restaurants and close to other shops, very comfortable room with good sound insulation, great breakfast, very polite and helpful staff.Verifierad gästrecension
"Good stay"
I am pleased to report that the pool is finally right, no burning eyes or strong chlorine odor. Everything was good, and my family enjoyed the stay very much. Thank you!!Verifierad gästrecension
"Great stay. Still strong chlorine in the pool."
We have stayed at this Hampton Inn multiple times, and like the property very much. 6 months to a year ago, my daughters couldn't enjoy the pool because of the strong chlorine odor, which even burned our eyes. We came back to this property a couple of months ago, and the pool was MUCH better. We noticed that this time, however, the chlorine seems to […] be getting strong again. We like staying here, just would like the pool issue to get resolved once and for all. Thanks. MerVerifierad gästrecension
It was a quick stay before getting on the train so not a bad place overall. Loved that IHop was right in the parking lot and they offered a 10% discount there as well.Verifierad gästrecension
"Garden City aroma"
Typical Hampton Inn and high level of customer service. But, the Garden City aroma, caused by a million cattle in nearby feedlots, permeates the hallways and rooms of this hotel. If you've been to that city, you know what I'm talking about.Verifierad gästrecension
"Good staff."
My experience started off great with good suggestions for restaurants by the front desk staff along with several other questions that I had. They were very friendly and efficient.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Perfectly nice"
Nothing fancy, but clean, convenient and reasonably priced.Verifierad gästrecension
"Nice place in a tough place to live"
The Hotel was okay but it was a Friday night and the low-rent apartment building behind the hotel had some noise issues. At 11:30pm we called the front desk to see if the police could as the person with the extremely loud bass track to observe the local noise ordinance. It took the police about 45 minutes to show up because they needed a large presence […] in another area to keep a gang situation under control. The only other issue was the smell for the feed lots but that's just a consequence of being in Garden City. MerVerifierad gästrecension
Great place to stay. We would definitely stay here again.Verifierad gästrecension
"only there to sleep but room was very comfortable"
Having the elevator right by the back door was great, Room was comfortable and furnished nice,, I was only there to sleep so did not get the chance to check out all that the hotel had to offerVerifierad gästrecension
"Western Kansas done right!"
Quick check-in, nice and clean room with awesome A/C & free hot breakfast. Our stay here was pain free and if I find myself having to stay in Garden City again I'll be staying here again.Verifierad gästrecension
"Happy campers"
We were very comfortable in our room. The room was very clean and fresh.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Worth it."
This hotel was a very clean and appealing place to stay. It actually added a lot of enjoyment to my stay.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Nice stay with a few minor details, but I am picky"
My stay in Garden City was great. The Hampton was comfortable however the pillows were not very comfortable and I wish there was a way to turn on just the fan in the room I really like the white noise in the background when I try to sleep. The room was comfortable but, needs some work on the shower and the wall paper. Overall though it was a pleasant […] stay. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Nice Hotel"
Nice hotel, this is where we always stay in Garden City when we have to visit family in town. Always great service and great breakfast. A few "unsavory" other guests this time which is a first. But nothing that would make us consider staying anywhere else.Verifierad gästrecension
"Newer and very nice"
Nice clean pool ...not too much chlorine Great excercise room & breakfast area. Probably the nicest and newest hotel in town.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
The staff were exceptionally helpful and pleasant. Would stay again definately!Verifierad gästrecension
"Hampton Inn Garden City Kansas"
My friends and I traveled to Garden City for a dog show, and while Hampton Inn said it does not typically allow pets it made an exception for this show. Your hotel staff could not have been more accomodating to us all, we took care to keep dogs in crates in the room (no dog was left when we were not there) and picked up after our dogs as well. Dog show […] people do tend to pay more attention as we need hotels that allow dogs! Our room was beautiful, and we loved the breakfast provided too, especially when there were eggs and omelets. WOW. We do stay at La Quinta ALOT because of their dog policy and how accomodating they are too, but you've got them beat hands down on the food served. Thank you very much. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Great hotel for area"
The hotel is wonderful but unfortunately located in the smellier part of townVerifierad gästrecension
"I would stay again"
Or air conditioner was soooooo loud! And the walls seemed paper thin. Laying in bed I could hear exactly what the room next door was watching though they also had their tv turned up pretty loud. I would recommend the top floor as well. The room was very clean and the breakfast was great too!Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
Motel was clean and comfortable would highly recommentVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Garden City"
The room reserved on Hotels.com was not the same as the one I received once I arrived. It said I was to get a tub with jets, got a walk in shower only. The hotel just shrugged their shoulders and said so what. The indoor hottub/pool was clean and nice however it was over chlorinated I ended up with a headache for several hours after spending 15min […] in it. Otherwise Hotel was clean and nice. Beds were comfortable. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"GC Hampton"
Quick check in and out. Very comfortable and quiet.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"stayed at better hamptons."
I have stayed at a lot of hampton inns and this one is on the lower tier. Initial check in was quick but the clerk was more interested in visiting in the back room. Room had a mirror leaning against the wall creating a safety hazard and the heater wouldnt stay on. My family froze at night. Breakfast bar was unattended and some food cold. Definitely […] needs some managerial training by hilton/ hampton corporate. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Hampton Inn Garden City Kansas"
My husband and I stayed there to celebrate our 44th. wedding anniversary. We found it to be very clean and comfortable. The hot breakfast was delicious. Staff were very pleasant and friendly. Furnishings and decor excellent. Good location for shopping and restaurants. Looking forward to staying again for our 45th. anniversary!Verifierad gästrecension
"Great Hotel"
This was definitely a nice place. Our room was arranged nicely, and there was plenty of room to stretch out after a long drive! Bathroom was top notch also! Will for sure stay here again when visiting Garden City!Verifierad gästrecension
Comfy bed, great breakfest, awesome serviceVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"clean room with jetted tub!"
my husband is a contractor and noticed petty stuff about paint, light switches, and vent covers that were not done right, but the room was very clean and I loved it!Verifierad gästrecension
"2.5 stars underates this hotel I give it 3 stars"
ok it wont wow you but it is a nice hotel. we stayed to go to the zoo in this area. while I did not stay in another hotel in the area, I do believe it is the best in the area, reasonable rate for what you get. ZOO WAS GREAT AS WELL IMO.Verifierad gästrecension
"Garden City, KS"
This hotel was wonderful - clean, spacious, everything we needed. We had my inlaws and our two small children with us and it was great! I highly recommend this hotel.Verifierad gästrecension
"Hampton Inn, Garden City KS"
Very nice hotel. pool was great. room was clean and well maintained. good location near Sams Club, Wal-Mart, and many places to eat right down the road. Nice quiet location convenient to highway but not too close to get alot of road noise. Would stay here again. Free Breakfast was right on.Verifierad gästrecension
WonderfulVerifierad gästrecension
Had such a good experience decided to stay again onthe return trip the following week. Were not disappointed.Verifierad gästrecension
"Great hotel"
Very nice hotel at convenient location. Only hotel I've encountered that features a shower head at a good height (I'm 6' 6"). The rooms are very proper and function well as an office as well.Verifierad gästrecension
"The Hampton Inn Garden City"
WOW, nice room good valueVerifierad gästrecension
"Not expecting this in Garden City Kansas"
The hotel was on the same lot as a major breakfast restaurant and close to all other major chains in Garden City. You do not have to travel far to get the local flavor as well, located nicely. Hotel was newer and nicely kept up with rooms, beds all in nice condition. Amongst all the positives the only negative - which I use loosely - was someone answering […] the phones at the front desk or having to wait in the morning at checkout for someone. Nice breakfast atmosphere that was not at tall crowded and different options for seating, which was something I would love to see elsewhere. MerVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
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"I would stay there again and most likely will!"
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WASHINGTON -- Republican Mitt Romney is trying to head off a new distraction for his campaign after a video surfaced showing him telling wealthy donors that 47 percent of all Americans "believe they are victims" entitled to help from the government.
Romney offered no apologies at a news conference Monday but conceded the comments were not "elegantly stated" and spoken "off the cuff."
The Republican presidential nominee says the remarks showed a contrast between President Barack Obama's "government-centered society" and his belief in a "free-market approach."
In the latest clip, Romney is asked about the "Palestinian problem." He gives a rambling response, then says "the Palestinians have no interest whatsoever in establishing peace," and "the pathway to peace is almost unthinkable to accomplish."
The remarks are contained in a video clip posted Tuesday on the website of the magazine Mother Jones. The editors say the video is from a $50,000-a-plate fundraiser in Boca Raton, Fla., on May 17.
The video comes as Romney advisers try to reassure party leaders and donors about the Republican's ability to win the White House.
Obama's campaign is pouncing on the video and using it to encourage supporters to donate money to the president's re-election effort.
White House spokesman Jay Carney says the president of the United States is the president of all the people, not just those who voted for him. Carney was responding to Republican Mitt Romney's comments at a private fundraiser that the 47 percent of people who will vote for Obama "believe that they are victims." Carney said Obama "deeply believes that we're in this together."
Carney says he didn't know if the president has seen the video of Romney's remarks. Meanwhile, Obama's re-election campaign released a web video Tuesday that asks voters to watch Romney's comments and respond.
(Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.)

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A few days after the election, a CNN reporter asked Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner about long lines and other problems in Florida on Election Day: "How could this happen in 2012 in a state in the United States, that people would wait six hours and many would just abandon and not vote at all?"
Detzner responded that there were two reasons for the long lines. First, Florida had a long ballot — 11 constitutional amendments — on top of the presidential election and local races.
Second, he said, turnout "was unprecedented. It was a record year of turnout. More people voted before Election Day using absentee ballots and voting early than ever before in our history."
We decided to check the numbers to see if Nov. 6 really was a "record," both for overall turnout and pre-election day voting.
This week, Detzner plans to make a fact-finding trip to five counties that had some long lines and other election problems, including Miami-Dade, where voters stood in line for as long as seven hours. Broward is also on that list — the county found 963 ballots after Election Day, but the supervisor said that they weren't actually "lost."
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Florida's general election turnout for 2012 was about 71.2 percent.
This was no record. Statistics starting in 1954 show Florida's general election turnout exceeded that 11 times, including in 2004 and 2008. The highest turnout was 83 percent in 1992, when Bill Clinton won his first presidential race.
But Detzner was referring to the sheer number of voters, not the percentage of voters who participated, said Chris Cate, Florida Department of State spokesman. In 2012, nearly 8.5 million people voted, the highest number of voters who have ever participated. Looking at 1992 — the year that had record-high turn-out — Cate noted that about 5.3 million Floridians cast a ballot, which is about three million fewer than this year.
This is partly due to Florida's population growth. The state population was 13.7 million in 1992 but grew to 19 million in 2011 (the most recent data available).
We also looked at the numbers on absentee and early voting. Florida began offering absentee ballots to everyone — not just those who could prove they were out of town or in the military — in 2002. The state began offering early voting in 2004.
In 2012, about 4.8 million Floridians cast ballots early or absentee, more than either 2008 or 2004, so Dentzner was correct on these numbers.
We sent Detzner's claim to several political science professors who study elections and asked whether it is more relevant to compare turnout percentages or raw numbers, particularly when examining why we had election problems and how to fix them.
"In the end, it is the total number of people that show up that creates the lines and counting delays, not the percentage," said University of Central Florida professor Aubrey Jewett.
Despite large increases in early voting between 2004 and 2008, a Republican-led state Legislature voted in 2011 to cut back the number of days for early voting. Republican Gov. Rick Scott refused to extend early voting in 2012.
Our experts said the Florida Legislature was responsible for reducing early voting days, limiting early voting locations and placing 11 amendments on the ballot. Decisions by local officials about training, equipment and staffing also contributed to Election Day problems.


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It is at times like these that I am glad to be away from Boston's sports talk radio stations and their legions of angry callers. These rather sad individuals whose outlook on life is invariably shaped by the fortunes of the Boston professional sports franchises were famously branded the "fellowship of the miserable" by the former coach of the Boston Celtics, Rick Pitino.
He was right. Although I remain a proud Boston sports fan and still follow my home teams closely from 3,000 miles away, I believe that things have gone too far when it comes to the Red Sox.
In fact, things went too far a number of years ago. Like everyone else from the Boston area, I celebrated deliriously when the Red Sox made an extraordinarily improbable comeback against the old enemy, the New York Yankees, in the 2004 American League Championship Series and then swept to victory in the World Series.
While talking to my brother and hearing The Standells' ode to my home city, "Dirty Water," reverberating through the streets of Boston, I broke down and cried in a Galway pub that I was locked into in the wee hours of the morning. It truly was an amazing time to be a Bostonian.
The 2007 World Series title was sweet too. Over the last ten to fifteen years, however, something went seriously awry. The franchise and a lot of fans lost all sense of perspective. Many Red Sox fans in 2012 – citizens of that particularly odious, mythical "Red Sox Nation," I suppose – don't remotely resemble the typical, dyed in the wool fans that passionately followed a lackluster team during the early 1980s when I came of age as a fan. Ralph Houk was the manager; I never missed a game on television; and I frequently went to Fenway Park to see the team play. They nearly always lost. So in addition to agreeing with Cormac Eklof's point that Sox fans disgraced themselves at Fenway the other night, I would go even further.
I hope the Red Sox have a dreadful season. Actually, I hope they have several dreadful seasons. Here are a few reasons why.
First, several bad seasons just might make the owners think about building a new ballpark to start anew. Yes, I am questioning the sanctity of Fenway Park. In truth, I hate the place. In American parlance, it's a dump. In Irish speak, it's a kip. The park is too small, dirty, lacking in amenities, horribly uncomfortable for anyone of above average height and a relic of a long gone era.
Many of my fellow Bostonians have somehow developed an emotional attachment to Fenway and defend their sentiment with the practical point that modern sports stadiums are often soulless. They have clearly never been to Baltimore's Camden Yards or a number of other magnificent ballparks that, while new, retain a sense of all that is great about the old.
Second, several bad seasons would likely encourage some of the newer, quite annoying citizens of "Red Sox Nation" to abandon a sinking ship. These are Red Sox converts who never paid much attention to the Red Sox before they started to win. They seem oblivious to the reality that the team's success in recent years isn't any miracle, but a natural consequence of having one of the largest payrolls of any franchise in the game.
Baseball, which lacks a salary cap such as exists in American football, is controlled largely by the almighty dollar. Moreover, these new fans typically view Red Sox games as a social occasion more than anything else and, in 9 cases out of 10, speak without even the slightest hint of what gives Boston area natives our identity: our accent. In their stead, I'd gladly welcome back the fans I remember from the early 1980s who've been so alienated by "Red Sox Nation."
Third, and most importantly, a few losing seasons might bring the prices of tickets, concessions, parking and all the other attendant costs of going to a Red Sox game back down to earth.
As it stands now, only the super rich can afford to take their families to see the Red Sox at Fenway Park. The cost of a ticket is exorbitant. The cost of a hot dog is extortionate. And the cost of parking is highway robbery.
A mere passing glance at the spectators in the stands reveals that the crowd is dominated by young, single professionals. They are the only ones who can afford to go to games regularly.
It is a terrible shame that most young children are now denied the same opportunities that almost all of us who grew up in the Boston area had to attend games with our families.
I'm certain that many Bostonians, including most of my friends, will say that I am a traitor. I am not a traitor. It's not me who has changed; it's my hometown team and its fan base that have changed.
It was great to win the World Series (twice!) and be rid of Babe Ruth's "curse" once and for all. But it is past time to cast off the excesses that have come with success and to remember who we always have been and what has always separated us from our fellow baseball fans in New York and elsewhere.
I believe that a few losing seasons would serve to cast off the excesses expeditiously. This is a price I'd be happy to pay because I'd love to be a passionate fan again.
It would be great to go back home to Boston in the summer with my own family and to see the Red Sox play in a new, yet timeless, ballpark, surrounded by authentic fans and ordinary families.
Given the continued enthusiasm and seemingly insatiable appetite for the status quo, however, I'm not holding my breath.
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Jennif | Jun 06, 2012, 05:41 AM EDT
My wife is a Yankee I know, start the burning fire now. However, she has never been to Yankee stadium and neither have I. I really want it to be special so we bought for tickets in section 203 from Casatickets.com . For a Red Sox fan, this can be VERY intimidating arriving to a ballpark with drunk fans saying inappropriate things.
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seagreen | May 12, 2012, 01:03 PM EDT
There are no pink hats at the Bruins games. There might be a lot of other bizarre attire though...
The Boston Bruins are the team that is adored by their fans. They raise thousands for charity each year with their softball games. Even Tuuku Rask from Finland plays right field at the games. The Bruins old timers, many of whom are married to local women have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity , and they do it every year. They are members of the community, Ken Hodge *(director of Autism foundation) Doug Mohns (now an MD) and many ex players now businessmen kicking back into the community. This is not to say that the Red Sox, Pats ,and Celtics do not do the same, but the Bruins do it on a larger scale, and are involved year after year.
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BrianO | May 01, 2012, 02:19 PM EDT
O.K Boston facts, there is no place to build a stadium in Boston. The hacks that run the Government would tie down such a project, if there was space, with so much red tape and graft that it wouldn't be built until my grandchildren are out of college. Baseball's popularity and Fenway's notoriety, will never drop prices. Look at it compared to bruins, celtics or patriot tickets, a bargain. The pink hats will come and go but the most annoying fan is the baseball lifer who screams all game and thinks he knows everything. So join the rest of us normal fanbase and enjoy Don and Jerry, and hope NESN will stop turning the baseball game into a dating show.
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mdoyle | Apr 28, 2012, 11:05 AM EDT
I agree that the excitement of the Red Sox has diminished, at least for me, over the last couple years as more people have jumped on the band wagon. I must disagree with the enthusiasm you seem to feel about a new stadium. I would like to see things change allowing younger fans, families, etc. to be able to afford to go to games. The truth is times change and along with the good (team success) comes the bad (high ticket prices, band wagon jumpers etc.)
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wyckedstorm | Apr 27, 2012, 02:56 PM EDT
it is a shameful truth and a sad state of affairs:(
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BrianO | Apr 27, 2012, 09:19 AM EDT
Tickets are easy to come by in Baltimore, they are looking for fans and the seats are very comfortable, you can get a pork sandwich from Boog's barbecue, so instead being a loser in Boston you can be happy in Baltimore.
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Thanks very much Steve most people think that cancer tests are a good thing to help with early detection but it turns out there are some cancer tests you should skip.
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Doctor John Santa good to see -- doctor -- to some people are saying consumer reports now into the medical field of giving advice and here is.
The startling report that you've come out with your only recommending.
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For otherwise healthy people right that's right we're talking about people who are not at high risk.
For a cancer which is most of us OK so let's take a look at the good screenings according to consumer reports they are cervical cancer colon cancer.
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Why did these three make the cut well all of these tests again in people who are not high risk.
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Anybody who's been around this community for a while knows that I have been disturbed by our local legal system's handling of some child abuse cases — and made my views well-known. The background from a 2006 case I aggressively wrote about while Editor of The Union is here.
I took a lot of heat for shining a light on that case — from the defendant's lawyer, from the DA's office, and from some judges — but it was totally transparent. Many of you remember that. My family sure does.
I'm starting to worry, however, about the drumbeat for a sudden effort to recall judges in our county: Candace Heidelberger and Julie McManus. It's not transparent, The Union already has taken sides, and it seems like an extremist solution without knowing more information. Only time will tell if the rest of the community agrees, but here's what's happening so far:
"The supporters of the petition are not yet ready to go public, but said they planned to have the necessary signatures to file a notice of intention to circulate a recall petition by next week," said a front-page article in The Union that political activist Barry Pruett is pointing to in his blog this morning.
Then the article — despite stating that the supporters "are not ready to go public" — goes on to lay out the case against the judges — complete with personal attacks that go unanswered by the judges. It is a one-sided account seemingly driven by the supporters of this effort (and leaked to a sympathetic newspaper publisher). Worst of all, it hides who is behind the recall. Was the purpose of this leak, ahead of "going public," to drum up more support for the recall?
At the same time, earlier this week, coincidentally or not, The Union publisher wrote a scathing editorial about the child molest case involving Heidelberger as the judge (glossing over some key details). (Pruett pointed to that commentary too).
I've already suffered a few nasty personal attacks on Pruett's blog merely for pointing to a letter to the editor by longtime resident George Boardman, who suggested that the blame for a recent controversial ruling in a child molest case also should rest with the DA's office — not just a judge. One thing I've learned about the child abuse cases I've written about is the complexity of the process, involving the statutes, the DA, judges and the families.
"The most 'unconscionable' aspect of the DeMatteis case is the district attorney plea bargaining 10 counts down to two and then complaining about what he considers to be a light sentence," George wrote. "Here's an idea: Try these cases on all counts and get a conviction, thereby forcing the judge to impose a stiff sentence or do a lot of explaining. Then you'll be performing the job the voters hired you to do. The problem here is not lenient judges; it's prosecutors who expect the courts to do the heavy lifting for them."
The details are here. On his blog, Pruett went so far as to call me "an idiot." He also let an unwarranted personal attack by a guy named "John Galt" to stand that I was somehow against family values.
Politics aside, you typically don't try to recall a judge because of a controversy over a single case, particularly without vetting the complexity of the process. Heidelberger — who is a Republican, according to press releases — was appointed to her judgeship in December 2007 after completing a rigorous selection process. Her competition included the prosecutor in this case, Katy Francis, among other lawyers in our community.
Heidelberger ran unopposed for re-election in June 2010. Nobody raised a peep about her judicial record then.
The other judge, McManus, has been on medical leave since March 3. The details of her leave have not been transparent, which has concerned me, but there are laws protecting her privacy.
Before we jump on the bandwagon to recall two of our judges, I'd like to know more about the motives behind the effort. I'd like to learn more about whether the legal system (not just a judge) are to blame for any poor decision-making.
I'd also like to know who the candidates might be (along with their qualifications), and I'd like to see another robust community debate on the value of appointing versus electing judges. There are pros and cons to both. Too often we let politics and self interest get in the way of sound judgment.
In the meantime, I hope you'll sign another petition going around the community — the one to keep the South Yuba River and Malakoff Diggins state parks open. This has been a real bipartisan effort for a needed cause. The campaign is going very successfully.
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CausesSome causes of trauma include:
Risk Factors TOPSome factors increase your chances of developing trauma. You are at increased risk if you are aged 1-44 years. Symptoms TOPIf you experience one or more of these symptoms, do not assume it is caused by trauma. These symptoms may be caused by other, less serious health conditions. The symptoms associated with trauma vary and depend on the type of injuries you have suffered. If you experience any of them, see your doctor.
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Despite making great strides since their bogeymen days, to the point where they seemed positively reasonable during the last Assembly election, the DUP have managed to consolidate all their crazy into one manageable weekly repayment. Exhibit A: the ever-tiresome capital punishment debate.
A recent law in the UK means that if a public petition gets more than 100,000 signatures, it has to be debated in parliament. Inevitably, hang 'em and flog 'em got on the agenda, but among those most keen for the debate were DUP MP's David Simpson, Gregory Campbell, Jeffrey Donaldson, Jim Shannon and Sammy Wilson, who tabled a parliamentary motion on the matter.
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Never mind the fact there isn't a shred of evidence that the death penalty does anything but regularly kill innocent people, never mind the fact that the state reflectively killing people is an inherently bad idea, not least in a state with its fair share of ruthless killings over the years, never even mind the fact that the death penalty is expressly against the rules for any country in the Council of Europe. Then again, if some of the DUP MPs weren't known for being mad, they wouldn't be known for anything at all.
One of those MP who's never had a problem with notoriety is Jeffrey Donaldson, Enoch Powell's apprentice and Daniel O'Donnell lookalike. For most of his career he's been known as one of the great intransigents, although he'd mellowed somewhat in recent years. That was, at least, until he took issue with a new rule affecting the Royals and their marital choices. Basically, Jeffrey isn't happy future monarchs can now marry Catholics, so much so that he and a group of other Orangemen delivered a letter to Downing Street about the matter on Remembrance Day. This is in the same week that a Spotlight documentary on Northern Ireland TV revealed that the Orange Order reprimanded two senior Ulster Unionists, leader Tom Elliot and Minister Danny Kennedy, for attending a Catholic requiem mass for murdered PSNI officer Ronan Kerr.
And if that wasn't enough Peter Robinson gave us a brief glimpse into the past by threatening his resignation this week. The reason? The Justice Minister David Ford is considering a new emblem for the prison service, one that may not have a crown on it or any reference to Her Majesty. That's it. In an atmosphere of enormous social and economic problems, it's good to know the biggest party in Northern Ireland have got it covered.
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Kilsally | Dec 01, 2011, 05:54 PM EST
`Sweden and Denmark demand that their monarchs adhere to the Lutheran faith; the Netherlands stipulates that succession must be through the Protestant house of King William, Prince of Orange; and the constitutions of Spain and Belgium demand succession through strictly Roman Catholic houses.
One of the most interesting observations in this debate is that no mention is ever made of the fact that the 'King of the Vatican' must be a Roman Catholic. Certainly, as head of his Church, it seems perfectly reasonable to demand his adherence to the Catholic faith, but as a head of state, as he also is, the limitations are certainly an infringement of his human rights. In fact, in a further infringement, the King of the Vatican is not permitted to marry at all, let alone marry a Protestant.`
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seanomelbourne | Nov 23, 2011, 05:35 PM EST
religion is the food of the bigotted classes
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Jamcelt | Nov 23, 2011, 08:01 AM EST
Let us just remember him for being the moron he is.
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seanomelbourne | Nov 22, 2011, 06:40 PM EST
Bigotry is still alive and kicking in the good old orange lodge /DUP. They are scared of a Catholic consort next to the throne.Maybe someone should tell them this is 2011 not the 17th century.
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Kilsally | Nov 21, 2011, 04:03 PM EST
Irelandnorth think you will find Jeffrey Donaldson defected to the DUP because he didn't agree with the initial deal, just as the DUP did not , which is not the same as anti peace process
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Kilsally | Nov 21, 2011, 03:57 PM EST
I think Paddy you will find the DUP have been dealing with a great many issues, tomorrow they will be debating fuel poverty in Westminster, Peter Robinson has been promoting integrated education and the new Programme for Government guarantees child care places for pre school kids and they have just releases policy on winter fuel payments for pensioners. I'm sure the DUP conference this weekend in the La Mon hotel (which the IRA fire bombed whilst the the Irish Collie Club members and junior motorcyclists were having dinner ) will have much more. The spotlight documentary on the Orange Order showed the Evangelical Protestant Society, Presbyterian minister and the Free Presbyterian moderator amongst others taking the same stance as the Order on the theological errors of the mass, it is classic protestant theology, Kennedy and Elliot were not reprimanded just as David Trimble wasn't our the DUP Orangeman who attended the funeral if Catholic police officer Stephen Carroll killed by dissidents a few years ago just after dissidents shot the two soldiers and the polish pizza delivery men before they went to afghanistan the next day
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IrelandNorth | Nov 21, 2011, 08:07 AM EST
Mr. Donaldson defected to the DUP because the UUP were not hardline enough, only to find that the DUP became markedly more mild on accession to power. When not organising contentious parades in Dublin, he's offering himself as a latter-day Mahatma for a peace process he initially resisted. Funny old world!
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PaddyDuffy | Nov 20, 2011, 09:35 PM EST
Hi Kilsally, first of all I'm sure there are a host of people variously concerned but the premise of this article was to highlight the combination of things the DUP have chosen to care about in the last week or so. Secondly, Elliot and Kennedy were found not proven by the disciplinary committee but that was appealed by the original complainant, which is being apparently brought to the grand lodge in December. As for the use of the word reprimand, perhaps that was ambiguous, but the Belfast Telegraph themselves used "excoriated" so I'll stand by it. Incidentally, as far as I'm aware since Ne Temere was revoked in 1970 and they introduced Matrimonia Mixta there are certain loopholes you can avail of if marrying someone outside the faith.
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Kilsally | Nov 20, 2011, 05:16 PM EST
Quite a lot if inaccuracy in the article for starters the DUP and Orangemen are far from the only people concerned about the role changes on monarchy, indeed the Church of England met with atheist deputy print minister Nick Clegg if the Liberal Democrats and the reforms were rowed back as the planned reformed would affect the head of the church of england, the monarch. Catholic church insists children in a marriage be brought up catholic else the marriage is not recognised. The Orange Order didn't reprimand Elliot or Kennedy either, the charges were dismissed after a complaint was investigated.
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maryanna | Nov 20, 2011, 11:43 AM EST
The country for to long is being run by dictators and fascists extremes.Hardliners are at the heart of a very dysfunctional community! NI needs change a more understanding approach. Time for change.People would need to get of their arse of the floor and vote the useless immature kinder garden kids out.
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NYCsheridan | Nov 20, 2011, 09:46 AM EST
Sad to see that across the pond you have politicians as stupid and irrelevant as those we have here in the USA!
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maireadinmelb | Nov 19, 2011, 06:49 PM EST
Well isn't this an interesting and totally unexpected turn of events!!! NOT!!
Changing the logos and the street signs, but not the people!
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Towngate | Nov 19, 2011, 05:36 PM EST
The good news, Paddy, is that the House only has to debate the subject of the petition. No further action need be taken. Of course NI is a mess but Ithought ICentral would pick up on our 'returned to the fold' lamb, Marteen, complaining bitterly that the Peace Process was in danger of collapse unless there is a huge injection of funds from Britain. So that's what he means by a United Ireland! - never self-sufficient but always United to England by the need for unending Subsidies and the ever-extended begging bowl! With Monosters layke hom, no wonder God is planning a Tsunami .......
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johhnyb | Nov 19, 2011, 05:06 PM EST
Thanks Paddy for a gracious answer. Best wishes,
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seanomelbourne | Nov 19, 2011, 05:06 PM EST
Donaldson and Robinson are no different to other DUP leaders.They are like (dangerous) little children threathening to take their bat home if they cannot get their own way,nothing changes.
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Attacking the Mind
Dear David,
My father was diagnosed as Bipolar when I was a teenager. He lives abroad with his girlfriend who is very religious and has been burying himself in scripture. Because he is Bipolar he tends to lob onto things and makes it his world.
A few weeks ago he sent me a letter basically laying out the end of the world and the coming of Jesus and included a few pics of clouds he took in which he circled a few clouds, named them and said this was his evidence for the second coming.
Oh, and Jesus is coming in the form of aliens.[sic]
I understand that his condition is pushing him into the realm of inconceivable, but I can't help but blame the religious leaders and the horrific things in Revelations that fuel this.
The religious are giving him a pass for his intense faith instead of recognizing that he needs medical mental help. He has attempted suicide before and being on the other side of the world, I feel helpless. All I can try to do is talk sense into a man who has no sense left, and appeal to his emotions that I love and care for him.
I want people to know that by couching irrationality as faith, you might miss the signs of someone in need of real mental help. Another grave example of "What's the Harm?"
For thousands of years, religions have preyed on those with limited mental capacities to defend themselves, and I'm so sorry to hear that it's currently happening to your father. I want you to know, first and foremost, this is why we fight.
Your email is one of the more difficult ones to respond to, because your father is so far way, and because his struggle with bi-polar disorder probably means he won't even acknowledge there is a problem.
We often feel like that Marine standing on the cliff with a sword, looking up at a 7-story dragon. We feel that way because religion is the perfect control mechanism. A facade of greatness, and an evil backdrop of control, discrimination, and hatred, make it the perfect four-headed monster, nearly impossible to defeat.
We're basically fighting the bad guy, while everyone thinks we're the bad guy.
But religion does have a weakness in logic. I'm making this public because I am sure there are multiple approaches that many very intelligent atheists could take, but my personal approach would not be to attack the religion at this point, because that will only bring division and make you his enemy. Instead, I would try to work with your father as closely as possible to be logical about every-day life--things that have nothing to do with religion just to get the ball rolling.
So how do we that? I would start by encouraging him to see a psychiatrist (or continue seeing one if he is) to make sure his medicine is up to date. If you can help him gain some consistency with his thoughts and emotions, he will be much more level-headed, and easier to talk to. Ask him how he feels, and if he felt better on medication in the past. Ask him what he wants out of life, and if emotional stability sounds refreshing.
Ask him questions and get his thoughts on politics, science, and biology. Not to debate him, but to allow him an opportunity to talk through these things on his own. You can be a voice on the other end of the phone (or perhaps Skype in your situation) to guide him along, and show him that he has the ability to be rational and make his own decisions when he weighs out the consequences.
Building his confidence in his own thoughts will help him to be more resistant to accepting the thoughts of others in group psychology. That one is very important, because we want him to trust his own logic. When things don't sound right, we want him to question that, not just accept it and assume he is wrong because "God knows best."
Once he begins to trust himself, and get the medication he needs, it may be time to ask him how he feels about some of the more difficult passages in the bible, and ask him how he resolves those conflicts internally.You want him to discover on his own, that these things are impossible. If you flat out say they are, he'll fight you every step of the way, and your resistance will only strengthen his religious bond.
I certainly hope we can stay updated with your situation and continue to offer help. Things like this are never resolved in single conversation, and I'm hopeful that more people will be able to offer more ideas.
Thanks for writing.
-David Smalley
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- Donovan Baker said...
Obviously "we" care about your father more than anything else in this equation.
My approach as an atheist:
I feel if I were in your shoes, I would want to find out who his church contact is and call them directly or write to them directly. I would explain the medical condition that he is under and tell them that you would appreciate since he trusts them so much to maybe find a way to suggest he get some medicine or see a doctor so that he can live a happier, healthy life. They will either care about him or not. This is the least intrusive you can be from my point of view. If the vibe is right you might even try to get that person to not mention you at all.
My Fiancee's approach as a believer:
She feels that if anything seems like you are intruding on their life, that they may alienate you all together. (I don't argue with this concern one bit.) She says you just should be working on building your relationship and more importantly your credibility with him and his wife. They need to eventually love to hear from you and want to ask your opinion on things. Once that is really strong, then you can ease into the discussion about them both getting their physicals and work the bi-polar medicine in. Without the credibility, being so far away, you may lose him. This means listening to the religious rants and so forth and never working against it. Just keep the focus on life and simpler things when you can.
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My girl rocks. It may take much longer, but her way may be the safest. Atheists can abandoned by their families all the time, and with your distance, it is likely to be even more fragile. If you go my girls route, just keep in mind you love your father no matter what horrible things he may say to you. (I would almost treat it like he has Alzheimer's.) Refuse to take anything personal and agree when he seems adamant. I don't know if these are helpful or not, but we just had to respond. David is a great guy and I hope others can think of and throw ideas out too. Oh, and there is nothing that says you can't do both of these things at the same time. However, if the person you contact rats you out and doesn't play nice, you might lose him all together. So this may even end up being a more of a "how much time do you have" kind of decision. I wish this was better advice. Please keep us updated. We will be thinking about this for years. - August 02, 2012
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- August 12, 2012
Hi David (and Donovan)
Thankyou so much for taking the time to respond to my situation. Because my family has long ago stopped talking to him, I sometimes feel alone in the fight.
I've been trying the approach of staying in contact with him and talking about real life things and situations. Namely the landing of Curiosity and what cool possible knowledge can come from it. Also books I'm reading, podcast etc. He has been very responsive :), but I feel he's now choosing to withold his conspiracies from me. I have no contact with those in his life in another country, only him.
Of course he doesn't feel he has a problem and so therefore feels he needs no help. Growing up, my mother said I had always been the one who could keep his head on the ground, so maybe that's what I need to continue doing. I guess I can thank him for making me the critcal thinker I am today :)
I will keep you guys posted. Thank you again for giving me your time and sharing my story, I hope it can help others in similar situations.
Christina - August 12, 2012
- Donovan Baker said...
Hang in there Christina. We will continue to wish you success in this and would really like to hear updates. I don't want you to feel you have to, but when you do, we will be reading them.
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Hoping for an update soon.
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