Speak Out
A place to have your say about anything, from politics to potholes. Flag as Inappropriate
Posts awaiting your approval 0
Sa;;y June 16, 2013 at 04:59 pm
Paula,
While I believe there are truly good people out there who have nothing but the best…Read More intentions for others, this story does not shock nor surprise me.
I attended meetings with a friend who was court ordered. They couldn't drive and I figured I would sit with them instead of driving back and forth.
AA claims not to be a religious sect but all the meetings and steps center around God. Not that I have a problem with God, but some people don't believe.
Our courts (Judges) sentence people to attend meetings for DUI. I find this sad and irresponsible. One, it's religion. Two, you are sending alcoholics in to a group of other alcoholics who are not trained to help people with addiction. AA teaches people they are "helpless and powerless". Really? An individual has to find strength from within to fight the addiction. Telling people they are helpless isn't going to help.
Alcoholism is usually tied to mental issues or illness. Going into a room and listening to other people's depressing rock bottom stories made me want to leave and go drink.
Paradise Club....... hmmmmmmm...... I am not surprised.
The only reason these court ordered sessions continue is that it doesn't cost the court any money. DUI's are a money maker for the courts, police and all the attorney's out there.
Ah, but that's another story.
I hope there is a happy ending for all of those above and others like them who have suffered under the guise of AA.
Matt Fredmonsky (Editor) June 5, 2013 at 03:25 pm
Does this not qualify? We're also the only news agency to report if he actually had an explosive…Read More device on him or not. Stories similar to what you've asked for almost all appeared last week.
http://kent.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/man-arrested-after-threatening-to-set-off-bomb-at-kent-state_593fe0c4
Dave June 5, 2013 at 03:35 pm
Maybe it is just the start to a slow summer or a sign that there is nothing interesting going on in…Read More Kent. The story you mentioned turned out to be pretty uneventful and more about a guy making false, not real, threats. The two stories that have seen the most face-time have been KRHS's valedictorian and the med helicopter. Maybe highlight achievements and products of local businesses we don't hear about. Run an interesting historical piece. Not trying to be argumentative but rather making a comment that the information provided as of late has been less than interesting.
amelfo June 7, 2013 at 05:39 pm
Matt -- no need to defend yourself. Considerate of you to respond, though.
Matt Fredmonsky (Editor) June 3, 2013 at 05:12 pm
It seems hardly anyone ever waits until the end of the procession to congratulate all the graduates…Read More at once.
Mark Zetzer May 25, 2013 at 10:09 pm
The best way to control health care costs and health insurance costs is to allow patients and…Read More insurance purchasers to choose everything about them: costs, coverage, doctors/practitioners/providers, etc. The whole problem with this is that the Federal government has been eliminating consumer choice in health care since the days of FDR and LBJ. The only way to lower health care costs and improve access is the get the Federal government completely out of this industry. One look at how affordable and accessible veterinary care is for our pets and you can see what a free market heath care system would look like for people.
Diane H. Dreizen June 18, 2013 at 05:31 pm
The problem with healthcare is that the "customer" is the insurance company, not the…Read More patient in ALL expense transactions. The same is true for Medicare. The patient is not the customer when it comes to lab services, X-ray/MRI/CAT services, hospitals, doctors, medical devices, etc. Insurance companies and Medicare make contracts with "vendors", allowing them to charge outrageous prices for medical devices, equipment, services, supplies, etc. and the patient, responsible for 20-75% or more, has no options other than to bypass their plans if/when they can get cheaper prices. Mark ups on a lot of these medical necessities are often 500X; not the 5-10% profit margins honest manufacturers and suppliers in other industries work with.
Kim St. John-Stevenson May 28, 2013 at 05:09 pm
I completely agree that "it takes a village." That's how I was raised and that's how I…Read More raise my own children. I tend to not offer unsolicited advice to strangers about their parenting skills (unless their lack thereof is creating some sort of problem for me or my kids, in which case I will speak up), but I have a strong enough relationship with friends that we often will comment or offer words of wisdom meant to enlighten, not critique. There is a way to offer suggestions that doesn't make the person feel as if they are a failure. That's what I strive for and would hope that people strive for with me.
Sandy June 4, 2013 at 09:41 pm
Absolutely 'it takes a village'. Thank goodness I lived among like minded families when I was…Read More raising my kids. We all stood together and treated each child as if they were our own. If a child didn't listen to their mom, we would be right there backing her up...that kid didn't stand a chance to become a brat around our neighborhood.
Jayne Cormier May 24, 2013 at 03:16 pm
Another great place is www.stownewcomers.org. It is a community service based womens group that is…Read More open to anyone in the Stow and Munroe Falls area.
Melissa Bysura May 26, 2013 at 02:15 pm
HILARIOUS James!! I just read that to my husband and he howled in laughter!!
I often experience…Read More the frustration of my husband trying to "fix" my issues and it drives me nuts. When I seem flustered or overwhelmed he asks "what's wrong?". I don't know why but that enrages me! Nothings "wrong", I'm just overwhelmed! Why not ask me "how can I help?" instead. But that's ok, he provides our children and I a wonderful life so I'll forgive him this one character flaw. Lol
James Thomas May 28, 2013 at 02:19 am
Melissa B.,
Tell him it's 108 miles with a 10% reserve. He'll think you are a genius.
James Thomas May 28, 2013 at 02:21 am
Melissa B.,
tell him it's 108 miles with a 10% emergency reserve. He'll smile like crazy.
Jennette Cox May 21, 2013 at 02:14 am
I agree! Not everyone has a family member in the military, but almost everyone know someone who…Read More knows someone. Just thank a military person when you see one.
Jennette Cox May 21, 2013 at 04:29 pm
Bill, if you send me the WWII history from your dad, I would love to print some of it if it's ok…Read More with you. Jeni
Jennette Cox May 21, 2013 at 08:54 pm
(COMMENT FROM LINDA IN EMAIL) Hi Jeni.....I read your article you posted.....Very Nice!! I…Read More recently read a book that was written by a soldier who suffered from PTSD. The name of it is "Untill Tuesday". If you have some extra time, it is a good read and helps people understand this disorder better. The main concept of the book is how his service dog "Tuesday" helped him overcome his demons....these dogs trully are a blessing! Take care....Linda
Debra Estep May 31, 2013 at 07:44 am
Jennette.. LOVED your message. My son Vinny served in the Air Force from 10/2002 until 9/2012.…Read More Since the opening of the Army Reserve base here in Twinsburg, we actually see some folks in uniform. This is a poem I wrote when my son was in tech school....
A Message in the *Twinkle*
Child of mine
Out of the reach of this mama's hugs.
Look up to the stars at night.
I've beamed a message of
love there.
On the nights when the stars
are hidden behind clouds
I'm still reminded of you.
You are hidden from my view,
yet I trust in the beating of your heart.
We shared heartbeats for nine months
and became forever bonded.
The twinkle of the stars
are a comfort to me from
God above.
Child, see the stars and feel my hugs.
Love Always,
Mama
Debra Estep
2-28-03
Bike trail bridge.
Comment Recommend Concerned Neighbor