Comments by KrystalFrancesco
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Posted on April 1 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
No one seems concerned about finding mutilated cats??? Seems a little more worrisome than personal belongings on the side of the road. Maybe that's just me...
Posted on March 28 at 7:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
TheGoat-- Hilarious comment, I wholeheartedly agree.
skinfish-- I really hope that was sarcasm.
Posted on March 28 at 7:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree, it's ridiculous. This term "chronic drunkenness" made me laugh. Another world for alcoholics perhaps? Does this mean people who are out causing problems, as in public intoxication, on a frequent basis? When I read the headline I was already shaking my head, I didn't even need to look at the article itself. It's good the community notices the problem, but focus on the people themselves, not how easy it is to get the alcohol because yes, they will find other ways to get it! How about implementing more programs like AA...promoting to those who are poor, having free seminars done through volunteers. Focusing on the people who fit the profile of "chronic drunkenness" may not be a quick fix to this problem, but I believe it will help in the long run and definitely be a better solution than just trying to remove or tax the alcohol itself.
On Fairbanks ponders special 'zone' in war on chronic drunkenness
Posted on March 26 at 8:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It may appear they're the main reason for violence in this town, but more so because the armed forces are such a large group. The army base itself is growing year after year, and with it comes those who must reintegrate themselves after serving overseas. There are many reasons for young men to resort to violence, and I'm not saying it's all military men. But I do have experience with seeing this happen firsthand. Many men and women are away from home and get stationed in this desolate area...many are lonely, bored, and have nothing to do besides go to work day after day, which is not easy. Once in a while they are able to visit the bars, which seems to be the only entertainment found for them - drinking. This in turn lowers inhibition and all the anger and frustration of being stuck in a desolate base, away from home, being stuck in the barracks, all comes out...sometimes ending in violence. Maybe I'm wrong and these are not the reasons but, this is just my view on the matter. Incorporating suggestions from the men and women stationed here as to what they would LIKE, as far as entertainment in Fairbanks, may be a good idea. For them and for our young adults living here.
Posted on March 25 at 8:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
i go to school full time and work full time, i'm graduating in may, and i'm taking jazz dance through UAF. i'd have to say, my class seems to have their routine more together and in synch than these cheerleaders, and we only meet MWF an hour each day, sometimes not even practicing the routine more than once! i'm not saying we're perfect, but for crying out loud, if you're going to participate in a cheerleading event for all of fairbanks, make sure you have the time to do so! being busy as a mom or having other priorities is a bad excuse. if you don't have the time to be the best, than DON'T do it, period. i was shocked when i saw the video. sure, ok, in practice they may have had it down. but it all comes down to whether they can handle the heat and bring out the A game in front of a huge crowd. people aren't going to be forgiving about mistakes, that's the bottom line. we need girls who can represent fairbanks and show everyone our best. and if that means rotating high school girls who are able to practice more and put on a better show--then i'm all for it.
Posted on March 11 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
totally agree with polarmark. not everything we have done is up to us, even if we have made a considerable dent on the planet. it hasn't even been considered that "global warming" is just part of the way nature itself is, a cycle of weather that eventually will plateau. instead celebrities and big names have jumped on the band wagon with the media to blow it out of proportion...including al gore, of course ;)
Posted on March 11 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
definitely good for the gene pool...and that quote is hysterical! wish i could have been there watching.
Posted on March 3 at 8:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Ah, God bless the freedom of speech in this country! I personally love reading the comments on articles found here. They're usually more interesting than the actual article itself...so thanks to all for taking the time to write down your opinions.
I do agree though, maybe we could step it up a notch and keep it civil? It's a little less enjoyable reading silly bickering than it is actually having to listen to it.
Posted on February 26 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree as well, free speech and all, but it is a little hard to stomach those of us who so obviously lack on morals more than others. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are on hard times either with addiction, abuse, homelessness...or all of the above. It's hard to find a place in society when you are only a product of how you were raised. It's a never ending cycle.
BUT. Every person does have the chance to change the cycle. It's a matter of motivation, self preservation, and self respect. There are numerous resources out there for people who need education or help with addictions, even for those who cannot afford it.
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Posted on April 2 at 8:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I've definitely heard of more incidents involving bad conditions on the road than because of drunk drivers or under the influence of other drugs. Probably helps that the Troopers/Police are taking more of the drunk drivers off the streets. They're doing a superb job. It's just too bad people can't use common sense so that the cops wouldn't have to be the ones keeping us safe FROM them.
On Public Safety Report - April 1