Comments by caidog
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Posted on March 26 at 5:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I have to agree with brianbb98. It appears that the city council is selecting where people can shop and at what stores. Sounds like the grocery store is needed in the community. Just curious, but did anyone ask the residents of South Fairbanks what they wanted? I have no problem with the decision if it is what the people want. I do have a problem with being dictated to by one group.
On Keep it out
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Posted on March 28 at 12:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OK people. Some of you think this idea is just so wrong that it isn't going to solve anything, and that the drunks will get just get the liquor anyway. Some of you think that drinking isn't hurting anyone but the drunks and we should make it easier on them or try to help them by reeducation.
This is what I think. I think the idea is a possibility. Take away the cheap liquor and the easy availability of it. Sure, they will get it anyway, but maybe it won't be so cheap or just a hop and a skip down the street.
Now, those who think that the drunks aren't hurting anyone but themselves. How about all those tax dollars and programs that take drunks to the ER for evaluation so they can be transported to jail or detox. Who do you think pays for the ER visit or the night in jail or detox? That is right--WE DO!! Guess who takes care of the drunks in the ER? Those nurses and doctors do. Guess who is waiting in the lobby while the ER staff is taking care of those drunks. Right again. WE ARE. Guess who gets the free nights sleep. The drunks do.
Now for those who are for reeducation. This is a joke. These people do not want reeducation. Most go to the detox to sleep it off. Most families of these people try to get them help, and yes, they may cry and say help me only to be on the street again drunk the next night where the city cops find them and bring take them to the ER etc. etc. Maybe if it weren't so readily and cheaply available, they might actually have a chance. Doubt it, but hey, it is a try.
Hope I hit a few nerves. You know what they say. The truth hurts. I say deal with it and start trying to help the people who are trying to help the community.
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