Why would the Park want to take over something they can't afford to do the upkeep on? I don't want my tax dollars to be used to clean up someone else's mess. And, why does the public think they can tell a private business what to do with their property and money? As long as they pay their taxes and aren't in violation of any city ordinances, they can keep that mess themselves.
Since when is everyone's sexual preference news, or something to "vote" on? If this "union" is considered, it opens up a lot of other questions - why can't my sister and I be "married" and put her on my health insurance? How about my dad and I making a "union" and then he can also be put on my healthcare, and get other "spousal" benefits? It all comes down to attention and money....things everyone wants.
So what is it with the government that they must issue a "license" in order for the general heterosexual public to be "married"? It's about the MONEY, not about human rights, not about who we share a bedroom with, it's about getting health insurance and other benefits for non-live-in family members. I'd sure love to be "legally" allowed to marry my sister so she can be put on my health insurance plan. My parents too, they live with me, would be great to have them also put on my health insurance plan, since "the government" has picked away at their hard-earned pensions, while setting up the cost of living out of their reach. All comes down to MONEY.
C'mon Youngstown a tattoo business isn't some sort of back door, dirty place that only brings in "those types". Put front window guidelines in place, and embrace this century! Have any of you ever been a parlor lately? This business would bring all sorts of "normal" customers downtown. Quit practicing discrimination, and sending mixed messages, or Youngstown will NEVER be a destination.
topo - great job on describing the average "public" workers' reality. I'd like to add that although these "public" workers don't pay into Social Security, they do pay into Medicare - which they may or may not need in the future. It's part of how we survive as a society - those who can pay for those who can't. Many also have worked in the private sector for years, or even decades, paid into Social Security, and won't see a penny of that .So, if I use Bertram's theory, since I paid into Social Security for 15 years, I have the right to see wage and compensation packages of everyone who receives Social Security? I am a public worker, low on the totem pole, working my behind off to feed my family on an average wage (low if you consider the time I "volunteer" --- for the pubic----because many of us are exempt from overtime). There are no triple-digit wages, golden health care packages, fancy cars, exotic vacations, or bundles of $ paid on retirement. I don't know a bunch of fat, greedy people, who are picking the pockets of the private sector worker. Thinking about it, I really personally know of none. There are so many great services offered out there, that the government pays for, and the general public uses on a daily basis. Missing the point? Lumping public workers with elected officials? Jealous? Entitled? Upset with your life choices? Don't take it out on hard working citizens, and don't believe everything you read - it's an OPINION.
We pay taxes every day for services we either don't need or chose not to use. I pay for WRTA which I've never used. I pay for the Mahoning County Library system - and have never used ALL of their services. I pay federal taxes, some of which goes towards National Parks - which I will probably never use in my lifetime. And I pay for our military men and women to keep this country safe and allow us to have CHOICE.
AND, I do pay for Austintown Schools, whether or not I have children in them. It is an excellent school system - before, during, and after they were school age. It was my choice to use the facilities the schools offers or not.
HOWEVER, the point to all of this is that we chose to live in this nice community, which supports their schools, which makes for a better community for EVERYONE. Taxes are for the better of the whole, not for every individual situation.
We pay taxes every day for services we either don't need or chose not to use. I pay for WRTA which I've never used. I pay for the Mahoning County Library system - and have never used ALL of their services. I pay federal taxes, some of which goes towards National Parks - which I will probably never use in my lifetime. And I pay for our military men and women to keep this country safe and allow us to have CHOICE.
AND, I do pay for Austintown Schools, whether or not I have children in them. It is an excellent school system - before, during, and after they were school age. It was my choice to use the facilities the school offers or not.
HOWEVER, the point to all of this is that we chose to live in this nice community, which supports their schools, which makes for a better community for EVERYONE. Taxes are for the better of the whole, not for every individual situation.
Future remains up in the air for Idora Park site
Why would the Park want to take over something they can't afford to do the upkeep on? I don't want my tax dollars to be used to clean up someone else's mess. And, why does the public think they can tell a private business what to do with their property and money? As long as they pay their taxes and aren't in violation of any city ordinances, they can keep that mess themselves.
May 10, 2013 at 2:01 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Will same-sex marriage be allowed in all 50 states in the next five years?
Since when is everyone's sexual preference news, or something to "vote" on? If this "union" is considered, it opens up a lot of other questions - why can't my sister and I be "married" and put her on my health insurance? How about my dad and I making a "union" and then he can also be put on my healthcare, and get other "spousal" benefits? It all comes down to attention and money....things everyone wants.
May 10, 2013 at 7:58 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Should same-sex marriage be allowed throughout the United States?
So what is it with the government that they must issue a "license" in order for the general heterosexual public to be "married"? It's about the MONEY, not about human rights, not about who we share a bedroom with, it's about getting health insurance and other benefits for non-live-in family members. I'd sure love to be "legally" allowed to marry my sister so she can be put on my health insurance plan. My parents too, they live with me, would be great to have them also put on my health insurance plan, since "the government" has picked away at their hard-earned pensions, while setting up the cost of living out of their reach. All comes down to MONEY.
March 26, 2013 at 8:06 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Girard High robotics team triumphs in regionals, heads to world competition
:) Yay for Girard! They worked hard and it paid off! It is nice to see positive stories about teens, instead of trouble, or sad news.
March 25, 2013 at 4:06 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown commission rejects downtown tattoo parlor
C'mon Youngstown a tattoo business isn't some sort of back door, dirty place that only brings in "those types". Put front window guidelines in place, and embrace this century! Have any of you ever been a parlor lately? This business would bring all sorts of "normal" customers downtown. Quit practicing discrimination, and sending mixed messages, or Youngstown will NEVER be a destination.
March 20, 2013 at 8:44 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Chief Mahoning County building official gets a 17.6 percent pay raise
NoBS - perfectly said! The Vindy is forever trying to rattle cages, cause public distrust in the government, and hide the real story.
February 8, 2013 at 8:36 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Public pensions a travesty
topo - great job on describing the average "public" workers' reality. I'd like to add that although these "public" workers don't pay into Social Security, they do pay into Medicare - which they may or may not need in the future. It's part of how we survive as a society - those who can pay for those who can't. Many also have worked in the private sector for years, or even decades, paid into Social Security, and won't see a penny of that .So, if I use Bertram's theory, since I paid into Social Security for 15 years, I have the right to see wage and compensation packages of everyone who receives Social Security? I am a public worker, low on the totem pole, working my behind off to feed my family on an average wage (low if you consider the time I "volunteer" --- for the pubic----because many of us are exempt from overtime). There are no triple-digit wages, golden health care packages, fancy cars, exotic vacations, or bundles of $ paid on retirement. I don't know a bunch of fat, greedy people, who are picking the pockets of the private sector worker. Thinking about it, I really personally know of none. There are so many great services offered out there, that the government pays for, and the general public uses on a daily basis. Missing the point? Lumping public workers with elected officials? Jealous? Entitled? Upset with your life choices? Don't take it out on hard working citizens, and don't believe everything you read - it's an OPINION.
January 31, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. permalink suggest removal
New bus plan to send Austintown kids on WRTA
We pay taxes every day for services we either don't need or chose not to use. I pay for WRTA which I've never used. I pay for the Mahoning County Library system - and have never used ALL of their services. I pay federal taxes, some of which goes towards National Parks - which I will probably never use in my lifetime. And I pay for our military men and women to keep this country safe and allow us to have CHOICE.
AND, I do pay for Austintown Schools, whether or not I have children in them. It is an excellent school system - before, during, and after they were school age. It was my choice to use the facilities the schools offers or not.
HOWEVER, the point to all of this is that we chose to live in this nice community, which supports their schools, which makes for a better community for EVERYONE. Taxes are for the better of the whole, not for every individual situation.
June 9, 2012 at 6:45 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Austintown student busing dispute heats up
We pay taxes every day for services we either don't need or chose not to use. I pay for WRTA which I've never used. I pay for the Mahoning County Library system - and have never used ALL of their services. I pay federal taxes, some of which goes towards National Parks - which I will probably never use in my lifetime. And I pay for our military men and women to keep this country safe and allow us to have CHOICE.
AND, I do pay for Austintown Schools, whether or not I have children in them. It is an excellent school system - before, during, and after they were school age. It was my choice to use the facilities the school offers or not.
HOWEVER, the point to all of this is that we chose to live in this nice community, which supports their schools, which makes for a better community for EVERYONE. Taxes are for the better of the whole, not for every individual situation.
June 9, 2012 at 6:23 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Mill Creek’s Dennis Miller qualifies for the US Open
YAY, finally, something that makes national news that isn't BAD about this area! Go Dennis! Make us proud!
June 5, 2012 at 1:49 p.m. permalink suggest removal