Police: Ambulance Driver Fell Asleep, Causing Crash
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Posted: 8:49 AM Jan 4, 2008
 Last Updated: 8:09 PM Jan 4, 2008
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Braxton County (WV) Sheriff's Deputies say the driver of an ambulance fell asleep at the wheel, causing a crash on I-79 that sent three crew members to the hospital.

It happened at about 8:30am on Interstate 79 near the 51 mile marker.

The ambulance was with the Portsmouth Ambulance Service out of Flatwoods, Kentucky.

Sheriff's deputies tell WSAZ the driver, Virgil Cole, was getting ready to get off at the Frametown exit to switch drivers, when he fell asleep and hit the side of a bridge. No other cars were involved.

Cole's passengers and crew members were Jason Shimer and Rocky Messer, according to deputies, and none of their injuries are considered life threatening.

Walt Eldridge, general manager of Portsmouth Ambulance Service, tells us the crew dropped a patient off in Pittsburgh -- and was returning home. No patients were on board.

Eldridge says the company took the extra measure of adding a third crew member to help rotate drivers for the long drive from Ashland, Kentucky, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The crew left Ashland with the patient at about 11pm Thursday night, says Eldridge, and the trip was highly time sensitive with regard to the patient's condition.

Eldridge says that he's going to reiterate the company's policy to his staff that drivers should pull over any time they feel tired. He tells us that safety is always first priority.
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Posted by: Medic102 on Jan 22, 2008 at 08:58 AM
I hope all is going well with your recovery Rocky.Virgil and Jason, you guys are already on the road again, protecting these ungreatful people as usual.Without complaint on your behalf.I respect each of you.I have walked shoulder to shoulder with each of you into many hazardous situations.The general public hasn't a clue of what EMS does for them.All the public thinks of is Police and Firefighters.Truth is we all have a part in a rescue situation.But the final key is the person who saves your A!# on the way to the hospital.The people who initiat the proper treatment to save a life.But we are mostly forgotten.To below.Myself and Rocky are both members of management.We both go into the same situations as other crews daily, as we are part of the crew rotation. We get kicked, scratched and spit on by the same infected people that everyone else does.We do not ask someone to do something we are not willing to do ourselves.We are all equals.We are each links in a "SURVIVAL CHAIN."
Posted by: Megan on Jan 8, 2008 at 04:03 PM
All right people, I've read all the comments on this story ans agree with alot of it. We deserve better pay and shorter hours, but that's not going to happen, Why? Because we have to beg for every penny we get and that goes into better equipment and more training because every second things are changing and we need to keep up. As for the shorter hours, there aren't enough of us out there to make that possible. I was in a horrific ambulance accident 3 yrs ago when my driver fell asleep severly injuring my self and my patient and killing her mother who was in the front seat. I'm still recovering from my injuries and will never be back to what I was before. Accidents happen, mine did in the middle of the day and the driver hadn't worked the day before. I really glad the crew members of this ambulance are ok and I know what they are going through.
Posted by: Billing Bitches on Jan 8, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Just to respond to the comment left by the person that THOUGHT this was a run taken to get the money, CASH OR GOOD INSURANCE,I will tell u that this trip was taken by NOT knowing IF the INSURANCE would pay or NOT the billing dept was closed so therefore there was NO checking for payment, all there was was a manager making a decision to give someone a second chance at life. So before u jump to ur conclusions of reasoning find out the facts first u may find u r VERY much wrong. Private EMS cares more then what type of insurance u have, we all have family w/ no insurance and we all work for a living and U may b surprised to know there is a LOT of us that work w/ out insurance as well and hope that we would be given the same respect that this patient was given when the choice was made by management to take that patient and go out on that limb not knowing. Rocky I hope u get back to work soon I do miss u being a pain in my a..!!!LOL. Virgil and Jason I am glad u all are OK as well!!
Posted by: fellow medic on Jan 7, 2008 at 10:56 PM
If you've never worked 24hr shifts in EMS, don't act like you know all about it. As a paramedic working for a private service, I know that it's the best way to make a decent living in this field without having to work 7 days a week. 24 on, 48 off is the same hours as working 8hrs a day, 7 days a week (8 on, 16 off). Working a 24 allows many of us to have 2 whole days off before our next shift. Most of the time, you have to put time in working part time or dayshifts, hoping to make it into the overtime. As a general rule, if you're regularly working 24s, you have some seniority, and therefore get guaranteed hours that you can depend on. Sure there are some 24s that you get little or no sleep, but a lot of the time, you at least get a few little naps, and that goes a long way when you're only doing short transports. These late-night out of town transports are what makes it bad occasionally. Especially when it's not a life-or-death situation, or can safely be held off til morning.
Posted by: Donnie on Jan 6, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Hey Guys, Hope your doing well, didnt know anything about it until a little bit ago. This accident could have been any one of us that work in EMS. 24 hour shifts are dangerous especially a busy one, EMT's must say when enough is enough and pull over but we all know what happens when you buck the system. Rocky, Virgil and Jason hope you guys have a speedy recovery!! God Bless!!
Posted by: EMT in private service on Jan 6, 2008 at 06:20 PM
First thing I personally know those three in that accident and you couldn't ask for a more capable crew. You have three people that have over twenty years exp. in the field and I wouldn't ask for anybody else. . we don't so it for the chance to have our names in the news.It is the fact of helping people, or that is what I do it for. The person who stated the dot involvement, if it reaches the 14 hr mark and a minute or two and you family member has a heart attack then what?? You wouldn't say anything then nobody says nothing when something goes right or we do a good job you just look at something to complain about and personally I am tired of hearing it. when is the last time you all said hey thanks for being there when we needed you.. As far as money yeah that would be great but then we become as materialistic as everybody else. something to think about. Accidents happen they always will for helicopters Insurance need I say more. OFT trips will happen thats why we plan for them..
Posted by: Misty on Jan 6, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Rocky I am wishing u all the best along with Virgil and Jason. I know u all and hope for the best with u guys and your families. I work 24 hour shifts in dispatch along with my paramedic who also does 24 hour shifts and I see the toll it takes on some when there is continuous runs and no sleep. I worry daily sitting in that chair and all it takes is one to say they cant keep their eyes open. It is a dangerous job and they never know what they could be walking into on ANY call along with the long drives out of town. They should definitely be appreciated more for the work they do and some ppl should look in the mirror when they want to give thanks to these men and women and wish they had been a better person to many of them. Good Luck again to Rocky, Virgil, and Jason and your families. We are thinking of you. *HUGS*
Posted by: upset on Jan 6, 2008 at 02:40 PM
This was a terrible accident and I am glad that all three of the guys are okay. I can't believe all of the negative comments. These are the people we call on when we or our family is sick or has been injured. There is no question whether or not there was three crew members. (Chip) In fact there was three. You have some nerve asking what will their company do to them after this accident. The truth of the matter is all three of these guys were at the end of their 24 hour shift. So go figure I am sure they were very exhausted! I know each one of these guys personally, and they always go above and beyond what is expected of them as an EMS provider. I am certain that all of the negative comments are coming from individuals who would never take the step to save someone's life other than their own. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN!!! We need to be giving all EMS, Police, And Firemen a pat on the back. After all they are the ones we all call on.
Posted by: Old Medic on Jan 6, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Unfortunately, this is what happens when you allow money to enter into the life and death equation. I agree with the DOT standards, however, there were enough drivers in that vehicle that the DOT standards should not have even come into play--as none of them had driven for the maximum of 12-14 hours. People should insist upon using services, usually governmental entities, to transport their loved ones on long-distance trips. At least this way, there are quality controls in place because governmental entities are managed by an impartial board rather than one entrepreneur. Let's face it: private ambulance services are in it for the money. They cream skim most, if not every, call. Just making a guess, this patient was either paying cash or had very good insurance. We wouldn't even be talking about this if the patient would have only had Medicaid.
Posted by: My point of view. on Jan 6, 2008 at 12:25 PM
If they paid more on the hour this would solve many problems. Right now a paramedic is required to have schooling, licensures, certificates and continuing education. Working in private EMS..which by the way is the only option for a paramedic in Portsmouth...gets them an hourly wage that is less than a grill cook at the Waffle House. They don't get any compensation for working off shifts, weekends, or holidays. The benefits in private EMS suck. These guys will have to be off work, most likely without any pay until they recover. Welcome to the world of PRIVATE EMS. The major problem I see here in Portsmouth is that the private EMS companies are the first responders through the city's 911 system. This should be the responsibility of the local government to provide this public service to their taxpaying citizens. The EMT's would have better pay and beter benefits working for the City. Instead it is an opportunity for private company owners pockets to get fat.
Posted by: Nurse on Jan 6, 2008 at 10:45 AM
J, aeromedical transport is a wonderful thing, but someone has to pay for it. Contrary to popular belief it is not your physician who decides your medical care, it is the insurance company, via financial proxy. Aeromedical transport is not cheap. It has to be approved by insurance. If not approved then the patient is stuck with the bill. It is insane, the red tape, you have to deal with. Most people in this area could not come up with $10,000 easily. The magic flying vehicle, just like the ambulance, requires funds to make the magic. It just requires significantly more.
Posted by: coalgrove on Jan 6, 2008 at 10:37 AM
WHEN, I NEED EMS I ALWAYS GET A BILL FOR $350 AND THAT IS AFTER MY INS. PAYS THERE SHARE. HOPE THESE GUYS DONT EVER HAVE TO PICK ME UP.
Posted by: Puzzled on Jan 6, 2008 at 09:26 AM
If EMTS were paid a decent wage, they wouldnt have to 'volunteer' for long hours and could 'afford' to get the sleep they need. How sad is it that you can make more money in telemarketing or fast food than in a life saving profession? Not to mention those working in nursing homes that care for our elderly. Check out the patient to aide ratio in that one. Priorities are not on the top ten list when it comes to health care. I commend those in the profession. They deserve it. They ARE the ones we call on first.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 6, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Private ambulance companies run their EMTs and medics into the ground. You work long hours, and never know when you will be home. You get sleep when you can. While I worked for a private ambulance company in Huntington, we were often told, work or lose your job.
Posted by: Long time EMT on Jan 6, 2008 at 08:43 AM
I would like to start by saying that I hope the three crew members are doing well and I am so thankful they were not seriously injured. I know all three of them and they are really great in this field.Ems and firefighters are the lowest paid jobs with the largest priorities! Long hours and short pay are the norm. I work 24 on, 48 off, and sometimes get mandated to stay up to 8 hours longer. If we do not pick up overtime, we cannot pay our bills or afford to eat. Try raising YOUR family on our salary! The best solution is a raise! Next time you see an EMT or Paramedic or Firefighter, stop and shake their hand. Appreciate the ones who are out there 24/7 and give their all to save a life and ensure that their patients get the care they need! And by the way, yes, helicopters are faster, but the patient doesn't always meet the criteria to be transported on one!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: JLW on Jan 6, 2008 at 06:07 AM
My love and respect go out to all emergency medical workers. I have a personal ritual I practice when I see an ambulance traveling with lights and sirens on; I blow it a kiss to send love and hope to all on board. If I were ever to be inside one, I would hope someone would wish me well, even if the thought is just for a moment. After reading this story and the comments below, I will send wishes of goodhealth and goodwill out to every ambulance I see. I am greatful for the work you do. Hope you feel better soon Virgil, Jason, and Rocky.
Posted by: Christy on Jan 5, 2008 at 10:53 PM
I would like to say I am glad that they are healing and doing good. Now I have something to say "GIVE PUBLIC SERVENTS A RAISE!!!!" Many times we have had to call the EMS services to get my daddy to a hospital quick. I thank them for their quick reaction time. About 2 weeks ago, my daddy was in the VA hospital and we get a phone call that daddy is being emergency transported to saint mary's for emergency surgery. Who was there, a private EMS service. IF it was not for the EMS services out there, many people who needed to get to the gospitals and dr.s could not. So I would like to say THANK YOU!!!!! You all do an awesome job for the public.
Posted by: ER Nurse on Jan 5, 2008 at 09:03 PM
EMT's and Ambulance drivers work 24 hours on duty. This is ridiculous. These people are expected to save lives, and risk their own lives. They are underpaid, and under appreciated. It is sad that this happened. I am glad these guys are ok. Just as nurse-to-patient ratios should be regulated so should the hours an EMT can legally work. They also need a pay raise.
Posted by: Beth on Jan 5, 2008 at 08:33 PM
I am so glad they are all going to be ok, I also say give these guys a raise and quit working them so hard.
Posted by: J on Jan 5, 2008 at 07:59 PM
Ambulance? Wake up, it's the 21st century. We have magic flying vehicles called helicopters that would make the trip faster.
Posted by: emt wife on Jan 5, 2008 at 06:52 PM
Jason, Rocky, VIrgil, I hope you guys are all feeling better after this horrible accident that now has all these people all upset. If it weren't for you guys working 24 hour shifts plus ot when you can get it you couldn't support your families. I complteley disagree with some of the negative comments being made and the comment by Joy that states should have stayed in a hotel is probably just your old bitter boss. Personally I am grateful that there are people in this world who actually get paid less on the hour as a basic than someone who works at wal-mart or mcdonalds and doesn't mind long hours and no time for families. I get so angry when they call me to give to a firemans or police fund for their families in case they are hurt in the line of duty now one of our family is hurt and it seems no fund is available for him. What happened to respect for emt and paramedics? After aren't they who we call for help when we are sick or hurt? Personally I am PROUD to be the wife of a paramedic!
Posted by: sister of a medic on Jan 5, 2008 at 06:09 PM
you say hire more, they do but end of leaving. my brother works for a private service and they had hired more medics but they left. to either work at the hospitals or they go to places like charleston, columbus,cincy, lexington and become fire/medics. Which is not very much more pay there either. Seems we dont pay our public servants (police, fire, ems) what they are worth. Remember there are Fireman that VOLUNTEER their time to safe your property and life.
Posted by: by stander on Jan 5, 2008 at 04:23 PM
What i like, is those of you that are putting down the 24-hour shifts but are also the first to volunteer for them. It is unfortunate that this happend, but this wasn't a one man operation and the low wages isn't exactly the problem. It cost more to have these people on overtime. It would be cheaper to hire more people and cut out most of the over time, but the availablity of EMT's is the problem. EMT's are currently in demand. It is a great idea for the crews to get a room, but most of the time the crew wants to get back to their family and loved ones.
Posted by: wbs on Jan 5, 2008 at 02:12 PM
ems and police should abide by same dot regs the big trucks do,14 hrs on 10 off
Posted by: chip on Jan 5, 2008 at 02:06 PM
If there were 3 crew members on board the ambulance that crashed then why didn't the other 2 not pay enough attention to the driver to prevent this? What will their company do to the crew for this accident?
Posted by: Victor on Jan 5, 2008 at 01:55 PM
I have read through many comments and the sad fact is, all services are short handed. The pool for EMTs/Paramedics is dry.
Posted by: Mindi on Jan 5, 2008 at 12:31 PM
It takes a special person to be an EMT, Ambulance Driver, ER Nurse, etc. I couldn't do it and thank those who have the gift to do so. My thoughts are with ALL emergency workers. You are the thin line between life and death in alot of people's lives. Thank you so much! Blessings to you.
Posted by: A on Jan 5, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Welcome to the world of Private EMS, all the owners care about is making the money from the transport, you have an owner/manager making way too much for the little work they do, it is the people on the street that needs to get the more money, don't see the managers out there taking the chance of getting MRSA, AIDS... ect, 24 hour shifts are too long, and most company's that have just dayshift crews like to work the 24 hour crew just the same durning the day, when they should have som rest time, in this case a new driver should have been called in and sent with them, or the extra crew memeber slept on the way there so he could have drove back but we can sit here and say they should have done it this way or that way, when we need to be talking about how to make it not happen again, studies show that after about 18 to 19 hours the body reacts like someone that has been drinking, so unless your Jan Care you don't want people driving that there bodies and mind react like a DUI Driver
Posted by: cliff on Jan 5, 2008 at 10:54 AM
please hire more people and raise their pay...my mother is an EMT and she works tireless hours...this is ridiculous!
Posted by: D on Jan 5, 2008 at 10:22 AM
24 hour shifts??? Hire more and increase their pay. They are entirely not paid enough. Our community depends on these people when there is an emergency.
Posted by: nurse on Jan 5, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Time to hire more people, or quit letting them work 24 hours.
Posted by: Cementsailor on Jan 5, 2008 at 08:42 AM
The most dangerous mile is the next mile ahead of you. Your body has a limit and your mind will go to sleep whether you want it to or not. More training on micro sleep and sleep deprivations is what I would advise the owners to seek. Pulling over is correct because your mind will go to sleep while you are driving. I am a trucker with over 3 million safe miles behind me. My good friend works at Portsmouth Ambulance. Laws prevent me from driving past 11 hours or being on duty past 14 hours. Certain rest breaks are required by law. Training that I received has keep me safe so far. Your body has a log book and all drivers must listen to it. Nothing can replace sleep, but sleep. Keep up the good work guys and be careful out there. We are glad you guys are ok.
Posted by: EMT Basic on Jan 5, 2008 at 08:19 AM
My own opinion of this is that sometimes the hospital is to blame as well. They state that this patient MUST GO NOW!!! Can't wait!!! It might not apply here but perhaps the staff at the hospital was at the end of their 11:00 shift and they wanted to move this patient out. There has been many times when I have worked a 24 hour shift..(7:00am - 7:00 am) or (8:00 am - 8:00 am)The call comes in at 6:45 or 7:45..15 mintues before shift change and the patient must go now!!! The hospital doesn't want to wait 15 minutes for a fresh crew.
Posted by: EMT-B on Jan 5, 2008 at 06:32 AM
Being a EMT-B I no whats its like being n this field. I have worked n this field many years not only as a EMT but as a dispatcher. My heart goes out to u guys on this squad. There has been many mornings were I didnt think we were going to make it home safe. I have to totally agree with the nurse that we are so under paid that we have to work 72 to 84hour or more a week to just to make ends meet. We make close to what u would make at walmart if that tells u anything.. I luv my job an that why I do it! But a lil respect here and there would make a difference.. To u guys I wish u the best and full recovery and please to all EMS please b safe out there. My thoughts and Prays r with all EMS personal out there..EMT-B...
Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 5, 2008 at 04:00 AM
The STATE of WEST VIRGINIA needs to do something to help get better Ambulance Service. More and Better Ambulance Vehicles are needed and they should be serviced and kept in TOP SHAPE at all times! The EQUPMENT that they Transport Patients on need Renewed more often! They should Always have STRONG NEW BLANKETS and NEW PILLOWS for Supporting each Patient for Protection! PAY the Medics More Money! HIRE more Medics and TRAIN them to be the BEST!!They transport so many people or patients from all over, and These People Are Our Families, who we want the BEST For! Make a Better and SAFER Plan for the CARE of Patients,Who Are our Family Members being TRANSPORTED! The Ambulance Service has been on the Bottem of the List of getting the Help they need and making the Service Better for TO LONG! It's time to put it on the Top of the LIST and try to get More Fund Money some how to Suport this Service that is needed 24 Hours a Day! PEOPLE SPEAK OUT and Push for this,it is Important to EVERYONE!
Posted by: Joy on Jan 5, 2008 at 02:42 AM
The comment about a room for a rest would have been a good choice. I admire emt's for their hard work and caring feelings that most of them have for the people they care for daily. They are way under paid and left without benefits that matter. I personally know each one of them and thank God they are OK. If ever I needed any medical help I would be honored to see any one of them. Just remember no matter what--always put safety first. Even if you have to fight for it. It takes special people to work in the medical field and these people deserve alot more respect than they get. So lets all try to tell them when they do a good job with a thank you and a smile. I"m sure that would make them feel better.
Posted by: lady on Jan 5, 2008 at 02:11 AM
Perhaps its time for the EMS workers to stop voluteering for overtime and the head honchos start hiring instead of taking advantage of the low wage paid to get the employees to accept the overtime to make a living. I would think saving a life to let live would overpower low wages or overtime for the safety of the patient. But that is me.
Posted by: basic on Jan 4, 2008 at 11:08 PM
no one understands what we go through....we work shifts that no eles works...the said thang is that i have work with all of the guys that were involved cole is a good basic jason and rocky are good medics...these guys work long shifts...and agreeing with the nurse we do not get the respect that we should....yes we may sleep during our shifts but there are nights that we don't.... i hope that the guys are alright.
Posted by: Agreeing with Medic on Jan 4, 2008 at 10:41 PM
I agree with Medic, that is exactly what I was about to write. This is so sad and the moment I saw the headline before I clicked on it. I had a feeling this is what caused the accident. I know an EMS worker and they struggle with the 24 hr shifts. Let this be a wake up call. I have always thought in the back of mind, when I have had conversation about 24 hr shifts, that this is very dangerous.
Posted by: Medic on Jan 4, 2008 at 06:23 PM
The sad part the this entire situation is that each of these crew members were probably on the end part of a 24 hour shift. Having worked these shifts, there is little to no time to sleep during the day and to be up the entire night is exhausting. Sadly, EMS personell live on their overtime. Without the 24 hour shifts they would not make enough money to support their families. Most out of town trips could be delayed to allow a new crew to be called in for the trip. However, this practice is rarely used. Some crews will work 48 hours or more in a row before they end their shifts.
Posted by: Brenda on Jan 4, 2008 at 05:21 PM
I agree with what was said by "Nurse." The report sounded as if it was urgent that the patient get to PA as soon as possible. I understand that but considering the distance and time involved the ambulance company should have used the money for the third crew member on a hotel room so the drivers could sleep a few hours before heading back home. That would make sense to me.
Posted by: Nurse on Jan 4, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Ambulance crews working 24hrs for a county EMS and then working for a private transport company has never been a safe practice. Unfortunately it is often the only way a medic or EMT can make a living. The pay for our EMS providers is not near what it should be. I have often gone on transports with crews who display signs of fatigue. Maybe if we valued these people more and paid them a living wage, they would not have to work multiple jobs. I find it funny that counties can waste money on non essential items, but when it comes to the man or woman who may save your life when your heart stops or you stop breathing, we don't value them enough to pay them a decent wage. Who do you call when you have chest pains, or your child has a serious injury?
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  • Posted By: Big Earl: Hello working people of WV this is Big Earl and people there is nothing wrong with eating good wholesome foods like bacon sausage eggs lard flour and the like all these PETA types are ganging up on our good food like you cant go to a baseball game now and get a hotdog without a PETA nut bothering you boo hooing about the poor little pig that turned out as a hotdog. Now my favorite restaurant in the world Kentucky Fired Chicken has thrown in twith these nuts and is grilling chicken now. Chicken was never meant to be grilled only fried regular or extra crispy. So people I say get busy we have work to do they is two states in front of us we in WV have to reclaim our top spot as best fed in the whole country go down to the foodland or kroger and get a cube of regular mountain dew a sack of Lays chips and some good ball park big red smokeys with a big bowl of chili and have a grill out tomorrow to celebrate the fourth of July in style and may I say God bless the USA and coal miners too.
  • Posted By: food for thought: Yes I am a Christian. I do need to understand the book of Revelation more and the end time prophecy. Like most I have the concept of it. Just to make it short, government dependence(happening more than ever) and is almost being forced for the citizens of this country to rely on. Cap and trade?(sign of the mark of the beast?)I don't know. I am ready. You that believe in science is fine, I do too. I do not go as far as to believe every report they give out. I pose this question. if you are so worried about global warming that means you don't like heat or burning:correct? Hmmm, think on this of what in Revelation I do understand. The lake of fire is where the worm dieth not and the fire is never quenched. Eternity is forever, on this Earth we are just passing through.
  • Posted By: to why: no ,hetrosexuals wont go to hell any slower than gays.adultry fornication,stealing lying murder etc,are all sins.every one sins,it just that you cant say you want to be a christian,and keep on with bad habits or not want to change and expect god to say thats all right.life is a struggle for all of us.we are expected to repent and try our hardest to do whats right.god respects that.you are not in any more danger than any other sinner.i know that homosexuality is a sin but so is adultry.would we tell an adulter that its all right to keep on hurting their marriage and spouse and thats alright,no.i would rather live beside an honest caring,productive gay person than a dishonest evil selfish nosy buissybody any day.we are only responsible for our own sins and actions.you sound stressed,lighten up.but homosexuality is a sin,like adultry and fornication,nobody gets a free pass.
  • Posted By: Patty: Good points, Htiek, but the status quo with coal mining, which is a dirty business, no matter how it is marketed, i.e., "clean coal" (coal is dirty, period), will remain till the resources are depleted, the land and environment of the coal fields are destroyed, which is pretty much the case at present.
  • Posted By: bonn: One more thing and I really will stop. Why does the weather cycle? I do not know everything-no one does. But everything has its purpose. Sometimes, more cold is called for. If we don't have hard winters snakes and mosquitoes thrive, for one. Mosquitoes are a large part of fish diet. And snakes keep rodents in check. But too much cold hurts other things that call for warmer temps. Quail is one thing that comes to mind that suffer in the frigid temps. We just don't understand all of the workings of these things. But it is all to keep a balance-many times in things we ourselves have killed off, such as bear and wolves. Even if we don't like some species, they all serve a purpose and nature helps keep that balance. Our world really was wonderfully made. With all the changes in temperature, we still have seasons. You can know it will be cold in winter and hot in summer. The excesses serve a purpose we sometimes can not see. Strive to learn of all of her wonders, not follow blindly.
  • Posted By: bonn: I would like to apologize if I have been short and critical. I really am sorry. It is no excuse, but I have a very sick child who may be dying and I get so upset at the state of our world. I do have to quit reading these comments. But I hope I have caused a few people at least to think with their own common sense instead of blindly following whatever. Some theories may be correct. But many ARE for monetary purposes. We each were given a mind to think with. Question everything before taking it as it appears. And be sure and thank a veteran for the freedom we celebrate this weekend. Too many have died to protect it to just give it up willingly. And whether or not you are religious, lets try to love one another. Love can fix so many things! Try to keep our world clean, But that doesn't have to bankrupt us. We can all do our part in whatever ways we can. The old saying "Give a hoot, don't pollute" should not have gone out of style. And use your wikipedia to read "Ice Age" to see cycling.
  • Posted By: Follow up on cap and rape: CNSNews.com) – The 1,400-page cap-and-trade legislation pushed through by House Democrats contains a new federal policy that residential, commercial, and government buildings be retrofitted to increase energy efficiency, leaving it up to the states to figure out exactly how to do that. This means that homeowners, for example, could be required to retrofit their homes to meet federal “green” guidelines in order to sell their homes, if the cap-and-trade bill becomes law. The bill, which now goes to the Senate, directs the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and implement a national policy for residential and commercial buildings. The purpose of such a strategy – known as the Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) – would be to “facilitate” the retrofitting of existing buildings nationwide.In other words all your appliances-heating-stove -fridge-windows-would have to meet green standards before we sell SOCAILISM HAS ARRIVED YESWEDID
  • Posted By: ANOTHER YES WE CAN: First you paid to insure your car. Soon you may have to add health insurance premiums to that stack of monthly bills as well. In a revamped health care system envisioned by senators, people would be required to carry health insurance just like motorists must get auto coverage now. The government would provide subsidies for the poor and many middle-class families, but those who still refuse to sign up would face fines of more than $1,000. The details were unveiled Thursday in a health care overhaul bill supported by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.SOCAILISM IS HERE The Congressional Budget Office estimated the fines would raise around $36 billion over 10 years. Senate aides said the penalties would be modeled on the approach taken by Massachusetts, which now imposes a fine of about $1,000 a year on individuals who refuse to get coverage. Under the federal legislation, families would pay higher penalties than individuals
  • Posted By: bonn: Good grief! The brain washing has gone so far it will never get better. Some of this way of thinking makes me physically ill in my stomach. All of one mind! Mindless devotion to whatever is contrary to common sense and whatever theory is being passed around. Most families have both parents working, some two jobs, just to make it now. Soon you won't even be able to work enough to carry your family, the government and the ones who won't work. Then you will be disposable and they will start killing you off because you can't give them enough money. But you will blindly keep following. It is easy to see how Hitler took control and how it is being set up for the antichrist to take control. I quit. I will never read another comment. And Kris, did that nut not know the sky has always appeared blue? Hahaha Goodbye. I know you will reply, but I won't be reading it. Never again. Either you believe God or the scientists. I choose God. And freedom!
  • Posted By: cap and trade: world net daily has an informative article on home ownership and all buildings in u.s.it is about total government control of everyone.you will have to answer to the gov.or else.
  • Posted By: Jane Doe: To Pearl: Thanks for the comment. I try to be an adult and make the usual comments and complaints, But how would you feel if every time you wrote something, Someone would respond back with their own opinions and say that you are wrong! Just the other day I wrote how my child was injured at Camden Park! Of course RoaneCo. had to write something and attack me about my decision to get angry about the situation. Yes, I agree that I should just turn the other cheek but I was raised to stand up for myself!! Why I'm a target I'll never know but I think that I have a right just like everyone else on here and to say my opinion on things whether people agree or not.
  • Posted By: Why?: EVERYONE SINS! Why is being gay the worst sin that sends you "straight" to HELL? Heterosexuals can do all the "sining" they want and still go to heaven but LGBT can't.
  • Posted By: Justme: Coal mining has been around for years and years. I'm sick of all these nuts that are griping about mining. You nuts are always griping. Maybe you need to get a life. If your so against it.. Then turn your lights out. And stop using the power. Move on, and stop taking jobs away from our miner's.
  • Posted By: Htiek: What always amazes me about people in WV is their slavish devotion to coal mining even though it is killing the planet, costs more jobs than it creates, poisons the water, destroys the mountains, scars the land, kills the snail darter, and other horrible things. Things are all so backwards in this country why dont we switch over to something that lasts and is free like the sun and wind? Even if the president said that stuff and I doubt he did and even if he did you are misquoting him or taking him out of context he is right if there is one sure way to get people to stop turning their air conditioners down to 76 it is to raise the price, just like gasoline. People we can learn to ride bikes and walk again, just like they did in the old days, that will help give us exercise and decrease the obesity rate in WV. Food is another area, the slop that people eat like MacDonalds, trans fats, regular soft drinks, anybody with half a brain knows the intelligent thing to do is tax regular soda pop.
  • Posted By: Gandalf: A tea party? Oh my! I must relay this information to my friend Alice and the Mad Hatter. Door Mouse and Rabbit too. They will be thrilled! Oh my bad, must have picked out the wrong book today. Ta Ta!
  • Posted By: Pearl: Roane Co why dont you and Jane pursue your romance elsewhere the yell is for complaints.
  • Posted By: Kris: Just throwing this out there. I'm sitting on my couch wearing sweat pants and short sleeve shirt. I'm thinking about shuting my windows and turning on my heat. Shouldn't I be turning on the air conditioner instead? It's the 2nd of July. Not saying it's global warming but it doesn't seem right. Haven't heard of any heat warning anywhere is the US so far this summer. Great for us but doesn't feel right.
  • Posted By: Kris: Hi Bonn, it is true that these cycles do occur over time. Scientists have taken core samples from the earth and the ice to show these cycles. However, none of the samples show such a dramatic change in such a short period of time. I am a smoker and I will admit that my second hand smoke can and probably will effect the lungs of a non-smoker. The tons of carbon monoxide and other pollutants that we release into our atmosphere HAS TO have an effect on our atmosphere. True story: there was a scientist that day after day after day couldn't figure out why the sky was so blue and clear. Then it struck him, there hadn't been ANY planes in the air for three days. That was 911. What you put out, is what you get back. If you put love out, you will get love back. If you put out negativity, you will get negativity back. For every action, there is a reaction whether it's good or bad. It's in our hands to do our best not to cause an adverse impact to our planet. Peace to ALL!
  • Posted By: Big Earl: Hello again good working coal mining people of WV this is the coal miners friend Big Earl with news of yet another hippie plot to stick there big noses further into our business now some of these people in Congress has throwed in with the tree huggers they are trying to make it so you cannot sell your house without some nut from the hippie EPA coming in and inspecting it to make sure you are green enough to suit there tastes. This so called cap and trade bill that these busy body do gooders are pushing on us will destroy our jobs and run up the electric bills so that everybody will have to live like the Waltons with 27 people under one roof just to keep warm. Now the average hippie longhair don’t care noway because they would have us all living in mud huts riding mules wearing sandals and weaving baskets to load down with califlowers and arougalas tofu and alfalfa to take up on some worthless mountaintop as an offering to there windmill god instead of having nice homes, cars, a job and cool air in the summer and heat in the winter ALL THANKS TO THE COAL MINER. Anything to bother people attracts these hippies like flies to a cowpie.
  • Posted By: to hteik: hteik has 2 comment .the global warming one was hillarous.it was june 30.he must not have gotten the same public education i did,he was taught that we had satellites in colonial time.but then again he think algoe is really smart,he doesnt know al didn,t really invent the innernet.i think fox news and conservative talk radio would do him a world of good,he,d be shocked at what he doesn,t know.
  • Posted By: Amy: Hey Keith, I must have missed that interview because I was busy clinging to my guns and religion. No, really, I did see it. It's kind of strange how people become so shocked when this stuff is introduced in the House of Reps. Obama outlined every plan he intended to get pushed through and a lot of people just didn't listen. Next time I hope people vote for the best candidate not the best slogan. Yes we can....bankrupt the nation!
  • Posted By: Patriot1: Tea Party: There will be a tea party in Grayson, Ky on July 4th. It will be held at the City Park from 4:00-6:30PM
  • Posted By: Dave: The seat belt law is no law. Its nothing but a deliberate attempt to extort money off the American people,use communist law and control the populace. THE PEOPLE HAVE NEVER VOTED ON IT, BUT THEY ARE TRYING TO GET YOU BELIEVE THAT IT WILL SAVE LIVES. TELL THEM TO GIVE YOU THE FIGURES ON ACCIDENTAL OPERATIONS.And if that doesn't satisfy you then why are we allowing our young brave soldiers to be killed,and for whom? WHY AREN'T THESE NEWSPAPERS BRINGING THIS INFORMATION TO THE PEOPLE? Because the nations 96% are owned and controled by the WEALTHIEST.
  • Posted By: bonn: I was trying to make a point. Perhaps not in the best way. I get so discouraged seeing what is happening around us. One group of scientists call for us to spread soot on all the snow up north to absorb heat to counter the coming ice age. Another (more popular) group calls for painting our roofs white to reflect the heat that is melting our ice caps. Which group is right? Neither. Our earth is doing exactly as it has been doing all along. Cycling naturally. Did it plan it all on its own? Hardly. But no one wants to hear that. It reminds me of "chicken little" yelling "the sky is falling". Only this is not so funny-this is control. And what is even sadder is-people seem to WANT to be controlled. This earth will continue as always until one preplanned day it all comes to a screeching halt. Then a new earth will be created. I will not be caught off guard. I read The Book. I know where I will be. Do you? And do you really enjoy giving those schemers your money that much? I hope one day...
  • Posted By: Keith: A few questions for the Yell audience: Does anyone remember when Obama gave that interview in SanFran Cisco and said that he would not prevent the construction of a coal fired plant, but his policies would bankrupt anybody that tried to build one? That policy was cap and trade. I heard O say that energy prices, under his administration, would "necessairly skyrocket." Is this the hope and change you guys voted for? How will you afford your electric and gas service under this man who cares so much for the poor? Obama said once that he was not bothered that the price of gas had risen so high, just that it happened so fast. How does everyone feel about the gas price? Obama raked John Pablo McCain over the coals for suggesting health care benefits be taxed as income, now he is going to do the same thing to pay for "free" care to illegal aliens, deadbeats, etc...but union workers will be exempt from this tax. How does that make you feel if you work for a living and are not in a union? H&C
  • Posted By: Amy: Hteik, "all is well" because people like us! Give me a break. If all were well, we would not have the largest unemployment rate in 26 years. The stimulus package would prevent it from going above 8%, remember? How is Iran not our business but Honduras is? The people of Honduras have a Constitution very similar to ours and we should support the people not an extremist who is trying to take over their country. The 22nd Amendment does a great service for our nation. IF it would be reversed that would be O.K too. At the rate Obama is going W. could beat him in 2012. At least I would sleep better at night.
  • Posted By: Just Me: Wow Jane Doe, give it a rest. I really don't think God would be please with this going on and on and on...healthy banter is fine, but this is not healthy banter. Christians absolutely can and do get angry, it's what they do with that anger that counts. It doesn't matter where, when, or even IF you go to church...what matters is that you have accepted Christ into your heart and asked for forgiveness of your sins. God didn't save us to judge others, he saved us to lead others to him. I've said many times...what if the person you just yelled at, told off, or whatever showed up at your church on Sunday? Would you be proud of your behavior?
  • Posted By: Sophie: Roane County is a beautiful place. The country roads snake along past fields, farms and old homes we wish could talk. Looneyville is indeed named after the Looney family, so is Gandeeville. My father was from Roane Co. & graduated from Walton High School in the 40's. He told me tales of his school days, friends, boyish pranks, old cars and the fun they had at the 4-H camp. Spencer was a big place to them. Roane Co. gave us many war veterans and kept distant family & friends together with the annual "Roane County Reunion". I don't even know if they still have it, but we used to go. I remember seeing Sen. Robert Byrd play his fiddle there. The Black Walnut Festival in October(?) is a good time to visit Spencer. They usually have a parade, arts & crafts and a museum. You can enjoy a slice of Americana, along with a slice of homemade pie.
  • Posted By: Craveontruth: The great Dale Carnegie once said "You never win an argument".Most of you know he wrote" How to Win Friends and Influence People'.Some of you should put this on your Christmas List.I think I will dust it off and revisit this old classic.
  • Posted By: cap and trade: welcome to ''before tax and tax'bill going thru the powers that be.look at your electric bills this monthe there is an enviornmental tax at 2.2cents for every kilowatt you use.can we even imagine what our electric bill will be,not to mention every thing we consume,food water ,every necessity that cant be done without.we in easternky have good reps.in washington,every one in surrounding states should put your so called reps a lot of pressure to defeat this tax and tax bill that is being pushed by a few people to make them richer and control every aspects of productive peoples lives.look at your gasbill also,you will see only a very small portion for gas but the rest in fees and taxes.look at your phone bill you will see a 100percent markup in taxes and fees.its time to put pressure on politicans to protect the citizens and not the lobiest.
  • Posted By: justanotherfly: sounds like jane doe is looking for an easy way out ie a lawsuit
  • Posted By: to bonn: i couldn,t have said it better myself.some things have to be explained like you are talking to a 5year old.but like some 5year olds that are stubborn and spoiled rotten they dont listen.wait till the cost of every thing sky rockets and they will be the first to rant and rave that nobody told them.
  • Posted By: Jane Doe: To my biggest fan, RoaneCo: Ummm! It's sounds to me like you have a lot of anger. You have to pick on everyone's comments! I think I speak for everyone when I say (Get a Job)!! Cause you obviously have none! You have all this free time on your hands! Why don't you spend this free time helping others instead of puttin them down! You know..WSAZ has job postings...Maybe you could find one on there!!!!I'm not a negative person. Maybe I'm just like everyone else that has a job and three kids and a lot of things to do! I get stressed out, I know that goes way over your head,You don't get stressed. But because you go to church doesn't mean you can't get angry about stuff!!LOL My father-in-law is a Deacon at my church and even he has a temper!! Look out craveontruth! Looks like RoaneCo. has found someone else to pick on!Good Luck!! Have a perfect day ( I know you will)!!
  • Posted By: RoaneCo.: Yes Craveontruth, there is a place named Looneyville.(no Jane Doe that isn't where I live) It is on Rt.36, nothing there but the Looneyville Post Office, and I am not joking. There is also a Lefthand Post Office on Rt.36, always wondered why there wasn't a Righthand also. Our County seat is located in Spencer, (middle of nowhere) which for years was only known for its State Mental Institution. (no Jane Doe this isn't my Alma mater) It was closed years ago and now a Wal-Mart is on that location. I guess the only other thing to speak of would be the Black Walnut Festival which is held in Spencer every October.
  • Posted By: bonn, the simpleton: Don't we have a smart earth? She formed herself from a dust cloud, they say and planted herself just the right distance from the sun to support the life she would create. She also filled her insides with molten heat to maintain the right temps and if that builds too much she decides to blow some out holes (volcanoes) to keep from exploding. She makes her own rain, knowing whether she needs a gentle soaking rain for her plants, or a gully washer to cleanse the filth. It pours down the mountains, into the rivers and out into the ocean which she just happened to fill with salt (her natural sanitizer). And she knows if she doesn't have ice she will over heat, but too much and she will freeze, killing her life she so carefully made. So she melts some, then as it heats up, she freezes more. All just coincidental happenings? She is brilliant! But not so smart as the humans who are making a fortune controlling the other dumb humans by convincing them THEY are causing her to do these things!!!
  • Posted By: passing by the yell: I met someone from Looneyville once. It's named that after a person's last name from what I was told.
  • Posted By: Hteik: Well it is nice to see that the war in Iraq is ending under President Obama. Who would have thought, it seems the world is backwards right now, huh? Obama gets elected, the world understands our good will, and all is well. Just like history, Republicans start wars, Democrats finish them. Hate to say we told you so but we told you so, I just get fuzzy inside thinking about all the people that love us now that hated us because of that old Bush. Another thing too, leave this Iran thing alone, that is none of our business. I dont recall anybody from Iran coming over here to help us in 1776 so why should we stick our nose in their business? When you get a strong leader like in Honduras, a good strong leader with a military background, everybody goes nuts because the guy takes things over well I support him and Obama. In fact, some people are so needed we better start now to get rid of the 22nd Amendment, it was only put in by jealous radical extremist crazy Republicans to hurt FDR.
  • Posted By: Craveontruth: I don't think I have ever been to Roan County.Nothing against the good people of that neck of the woods.I did enjoy looking it up on wikipedia.Is there really a Looneyville there? If there is then I must visit!Who's with me?
  • Posted By: food for thought: 2-10 years for almost killing a child? Where are our priorities? I know they are nestled in the mountains or wait lying deep in the ocean waiting for anoother person to adopt them and claim rights to the next whale that is proclaimed Shammu or Willy. Get real people lets protest these laws that allow some cook to wanna kill his child and only have to pay his debt of 2 - 10 years. Oh and Kris your right our God won't kill a 1 yr old or a 100 yr old just do to it. He would do it for his glory and maybe take them from being around a half heartened sadistic person that would do this to a child. Oh i love the lights and the A/C and my car, but most of all I love my GOD "Jehovah God" whom i think first and foremost for all I have, then i thank a coal miner and an AEP worker and a so on and so on.
  • Posted By: Kimberly: Raising the WV Toll price? I see a lot of arguments coming from this. Where is all of this money going to? Mansion might be a good governer, but when it comes to things like this, it needs fixed. WV roads are awful and I know after all of these years, surely the toll money has added up to more than enough to fix these roads!!! What an awful awful idea!!
  • Posted By: RoaneCo.: Bonn, people like you are the very reason I have stated that I respect ones right of freedom of religion. Although I have different views, I have no issues with anyone going to church and trying to live according to their interpretation of the bible. I think that is wonderful. I also thank you Bonn for being open minded and seeing the point I was trying make. And for Anonymous on Jul 1, 2009 at 03:11 PM, no Craveontruth and I are not the same person. We do agree on some issues, and disagree on others. And when we do disagree (speaking for myself of course) we do it without anger. Also, for Bob... sorry, it isn't working. I have a two year old that comes up with better jabs than you. But I respect your right to try.
  • Posted By: Sophie: Just a few comments on current Yells: Big Earl - I just can't read you anymore because it's the same things over & over. Yeah, we're with you - there are a bunch on weed-o's coming around these days trying to shut us down for the sake of some owl...We get it. We all hate it. Roane Co/Jane -It appears Roane has been very hurt in their lifetime by family conflict involving belief. Many people get hurt because of superstition & misinterpretation and overzealousness. It has been this way since time began. I hope Roane can someday get past the hurt & retoric to work out his/her own salvation. Simple belief in Jesus Christ is where it starts, the rest as I put it, is just "gravy". Jane: I'm sorry your child was hurt. This indeed must be reported. I got hurt @ CP one time too on "The Whip". It beat me so hard against the side I had a major bruise on my hip. I strained my arms trying to keep from slamming into the side. A fun thing was not so fun. No rides for me, anymore. Not there.
  • Posted By: : I think RoaneCo. and Craveontruth is the exact same person? Who's with me?
  • Posted By: Big Earl: Hello good people of WV this is Big Earl and I for one am sick and tired of all these out of state know it all nosey people bothering us if it is not these smelly hippies trying to run our jobs off or rename the WVU mascot now they are calling the good citizens of WV fat. Well people I am here to tell you that this bunch at the so called CSPI and no you hippies I don’t mean the TV show calling us fat should look in the mirror they look like something off night of the living dead pasty faced scarecrows and beanpoles and what is so great about that. WV has some of the best staple foods anywhere in the world I have eaten paotatoes beans meat flour and corn meal all my life cooked in lard and I am not one bit worse off for it and can mine coal with anybody. People all the good foods we eat are natural growed in the garden or on the farm so it should even make a tofu eating hippie type happy. I am more bothered that two states beat us out in the race for the top so I tip my hat to the people of the great states of Alabama home of the best country music band ever and Mississippi but people of WV get busy we have to reclaim our title to best fed in the USA I recommend the Kentucky Fried Chicken with gravy and biscuits as a good place to start our comeback.
  • Posted By: RoaneCo.: Actually Jane Doe, growing up I did attend church and read the bible. Being subjected to religion for many years I would not consider myself "confused" or uneducated. If one looks at organized religion with an open mind it isn't hard to see who is confused. For example, you have one bible yet there are numerous religious groups ( methodists, baptists etc...) that believe their interpretation is the only correct interpretation. This is understandable because the bible itself is very contradictive. In my opinion the the bible and organized religion is nothing more than a tool created to control the masses. Yet this tool has pitted man against man, brother against brother, state against state and country against country, not to mention the wars, death and destruction it has caused. I have witnessed in my lifetime many family fueds, broken marriages and busted churches at the hands of organized religion. I have heard the words of hate spoken by christians. I am not confused.
  • Posted By: To Fat Earl: You're losing! Ha,Ha!
  • Posted By: Kris: God does not control the weather!If so then he would be responsible for killing hundreds of innocent people every year in America alone! If that's your God, you can have it! My GOD is loving and compassionate. He would never take the life of a one year old nor a hundred year old just because he felt like creating a tornado that day or a hurricane the next. Get a brain and use it simpletons!
  • Posted By: bonn: To Jane Doe: I am afraid RoaneCo's common sense is more attractive than your comments. Read your last post at 8:58 and see if it shows the Light you are suppose to give. We are suppose to control our anger. Yes, we are forgiven, but it is not a license to keep repeating our faults. It is mercy so we can improve. Viciousness does not become a child of God. RoaneCo., may God forgive us for driving you and others away from Him with our failure to shine the Light of Love. And Jane Doe, I am the one you called ignorant just because I was showing compassion (another expectation of a Christian). It is scary about your child. But that person was not attacking your child, nor joking about it, only disapproving of your outburst. Not very attractive in anyone, especially one called to set an example for others to follow. If you must get angry, use it to accomplish something good. Christians are hated enough WITHOUT cause. Love is the answer.
  • Posted By: Bob: I think we might need to contact someone in state govt.about inspecting our amusement parks to many in the public simply dont care if kids get hurt this could have been something really really bad but I guess there is always a few who would crack jokes at anything even a child getting injured.
  • Posted By: cap and trade bill: you wont hear on liberal obama mania news reports whats in the cap and tax bill.only conservate talk radio and conservative news are telling the contents of this country destroying bill.liberal dont want you to be informed,it would be to dangerous for their so called news networks.did you know that,as i somewhat understand it,that every house in the country will have to be at gov.standards before it can be sold,they will be allowed to change therules in mid stream if they want.even if you dont like conservative news,remember only a well informed person can try to stop tyranny.look for facts,have you heard 1 liberal news tell you whats in this bill thats detrimental to this country and freedom.i challenge wsaz to look up whats in this bill and report accuratly whats in it.i dont think thats going to happen.
  • Posted By: food for thought: AMEN Bonn I could never have said it any better, being a Boone county coal miner and all. We do no get a very well reputation anyway.
  • Posted By: Craveontruth: RoaneCo.can hurt but often the truth does hurt.I support RoaneCo.To Jane Doe,I believe RoaneCo.does know quite a bit about Christianity and is not confused at all.
  • Posted By: Jane Doe: Thank you everyone for your support!!You know RoaneCo. Nobody is perfect, That goes for Christians too! Are we allowed to get mad??Yes! But are we forgiven everyday? Yes!Obviously you don't know much about Christianity! That's why you critize so much!!You're confused!! We are not perfect! I guess you are!!
  • Posted By: VOTE NO ON CAP AND TRADE: I know its a repost but i think its Worthy 'Liberty Or Tyranny?' House Passes Cap-And-Trade Republicans Warn Bill Gives Federal Government 'Virtual Control' Over 'Every Aspect Of The Lives Of The American People. Thank the Dumbocratic controled house as it will raise the average consumers power bill $175.00 This on top of the energy companies already asking for an inctrase will put such a burden on the American people that only the wealthy will survive.Please write or call our Senators they are the only life line we have left and ask them to VOTE NO on cap and trade. Republicans were overwhelmingly against the measure, arguing it would destroy jobs in the midst of a recession while burdening consumers with a new tax in the form of higher energy costs.And there was plenty to work on in a House-passed measure that pointed toward higher electricity bills for the middle class.Budget Office and the other from the Environmental Protection Agency — that suggested average increases would be $175.00 a year.
  • Posted By: cap and trade survey: against cap and tax,85percent.people who work and are productive.15percent for cap and tax,,,people who work for government or live off the fat of the land and dont mind other people being taxed into poverty....
  • Posted By: : If new drivers would slow down and actually pay attention to what they are doing, then maybe WV would'nt have these new laws for teenage drivers. Personally myself I believe that all states should have this law. It would make the roads a little safer to drive on.
  • Posted By: bonn: About global warming- our temperature is (and always has been) constantly changing. GOD controls it. Anyone who thinks we can are puffing themselves up bigger than we are.Are we suppose to believe we are responsible for the Ice Age thawing that is suppose to have happened way back when as well? How did that happen? Certainly not carbon emissions. Use some common sense and realize people are using this to line their pockets and gain support for their pet projects. I know- you don't want to hear this, but it is not realistic. Don't let America be controlled with this, PLEASE!! Let us remain free!
  • Posted By: Bob: Dont worry Jane Doe I have notice RoaneCOs posts are generally always on the rude side I am sorry to hear about your daughter.
  • Posted By: Just wondering: the 3 people that was killed on alt rt 10. 2 being st. joe's students. Did they ever release the cause of the accident?
  • Posted By: RoaneCo.: I do care about the safety of our children Anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 at 09:01 AM, no matter where they are or what they are doing. Our children are our future. What I don't care for is someone like Jane Doe on here week after week preaching her little sermons all the while calling people ignorant and showing her hostility toward others. It has always amazed me how most christians will belittle someone else but the minute you catch them being unchristian like they always come up with the old "we christians ain't perfect". Well I know they are not, but by golly they are the first to judge everyone else. These hyporcitical self proclaimed christians are one of the reasons I turned away from organized religion years ago. I just don't agree with these people shoving religion on everyone else. I respect Jane Does right to religion and I would even fight for her to keep that right, but she, like so many others need to keep their religion in their church and their home.
  • Posted By: Big Earl: Well hello again good working coal mining families in WV this is Big Earl and I for one am very disappointed that this cap and trade bill got passed into law the other day no thanks to our good representatives from WV. People all I can say is get a woodpile and a bunch of cow chips because your electric is going to get real expensive real quick. These hippies has run up to Washington DC and boo hooed to them tree huggers and longhairs in the EPA until they got even worse done to our jobs but then again what do you expect from a bunch that has a leaf from a dope plant on there sign like the EPA does if you don’t believe me look on this very website I seen a picture of it. Birds of a feather flock together that’s why the good working people were kept out and not allowed to talk at that hearing and the hippies let in. People these hippies has slandered our great state and coal miners first they bring in professor moonbeam from NASA to insult us then he tucks his tail and runs back to NASA and wont debate Mr. DB then they attack our state university mascot the WV mountaineer. Well people I Big Earl have a solution to this lets call WV the “Ivory Soap State,” make our mascot a bathtub that’s a sure fire way to get rid of these smelly hippies and longhairs and keep them out forever.
  • Posted By: ME: We christians are most always judged by our actions and that is to be expected since we are not perfect in any way. We all make mistakes every day,we get angry,we say things we shouldn't and act out our frustrations sometimes to those closest to us and our friends. We try to do better and ask forgiveness when we do stumble from our christian path. Actions speak louder than words at times, good or bad. Yes we adults act like children at times and children try to act like adults all too soon. We never know who we are influenceing with our actions and words so we need to always try to act,say and do what is right. As long as we are on this earth we will stumble but we should strive to be the best we can be and treat people with love and respect no matter how we are treated. I have turned the cheek many times and been slapped alot and will keep on doing it as long as I breath. My time will come soon enough to be judged as to the way I have lived and treated people.
  • Posted By: Jane Doe: I love people on the Yell!!! They give me a chance to laugh everyday. Thanks guys!!
  • Posted By: just looking: UMMMM do you people think that christians are perfect??? Do you think we dont get angry?? Only one person is perfect and that is Jesus Christ...And if a christian says they are perfect, then they arnt a very good christian. We all have faults. Alot of you people cant wait to get up and look at the faults of others and criticize what they believe in....
  • Posted By: Patriot1: Tea Party. There will be a "Tea Party" July 4th from 4:00-6:30 PM at the City Park in Grayson,Ky
  • Posted By: Donna: Please! enough of Michael Jackson. He died, now he will appear before God and face his punishment for his sins against children. He was a morally bankrupt person who the media has presented as an icon. It's no wonder children are so messed up today,too much TV and not enough parenting. You too, are responsible for making him appear as a person to be looked up to. He and others in entertainment and sports are not what the children need, they need moral examples to look up to, please stop the glorification of immoral and indecent individuals.
  • Posted By: food for thought: To those of you telling me to watch out for Fox news, please go back and read carefully what I said about the media and the government. I thank each of you for your information. I am not out to attack anyone whether acclaimed or the average joe. I just know what I have read from reports and from different sites. This information is what our scientists, meteorologists and so forth use in reference to report the records of weather and temperatures. Again thank each of you, and at last Fox news was the channel the fine people at our local (American made) dealership had channeled on the tube, personally I just watch WSAZ, at the local level.
  • Posted By: : Roane Co., why are you not concerned about the safety of small children at amusement parks?
  • Posted By: Htiek: Right on Kris you tell em about Fox News. Everyone that watches knows that the dependable networks are ABF, Anyone But Fox. I am just like everyone else in the know, they lie all the time but please dont press me to cite anything specific as I am having coffee right now. I am new to your side, so pardon me if I get something confused. Those photographs of the ice caps are proof positive as far as I am concerned, these flat earth types that dont believe global warming should compare them to the satellite picutres from the colonial period and over the years since for comparison purposes. I once heard the hottest year on record was in the 1930s but what does that prove. And before one of you know it alls talks about Al Gore riding everywhere in a private plane and having such a huge house and running a company that profits from selling carbon credits, some people in life earn their special privileges simply by showing up and enlightening the rest of us, so there.
  • Posted By: polar ice caps: the weather is always changing.sometime it freezes sometimes it melts,thats gods doings,not mans.wasnt it the great mind of ted danson many years ago that explaind that in 15 or 20 years that the oceans were going to raise so many feet that it would destroy and overflo inward to apolipicate level.i guess the people that live on these coast lines dont know they are under water.we americans are so silly.let me explain what a great creator said,it rains but the oceans are never full.ice melts but the oceans never overflo.i think i,ll believe him instead of a.gore or ted danzen.p.b.s last week on a travel show,,i think,,,,the guide said the glacier there had been melting 150years.that was certainly before the industrial revolution.as for fox,world net daily,newsmax,etc.the liberal press has lost it monolopy on liberal so called news.
  • Posted By: RoaneCo.: After you finish showing your true colors, go back and read my post again Jane Doe. Better yet let me cut and paste it for you. "I do hope your little girl is ok. I have children of my own, I know how precious they are." And just for the record, I would never "make fun" of a child, but don't think for one second that I won't point out an adult being hypocritical. Are you not the same Jane Doe that three weeks ago was preaching about God, then in the same breath calling someone "IGNORANT"? So let me say it one more time, I hope your little girl is ok. As for you, thank you for proving once again how kind, loving, patient and understanding some of you fine christians can be.
  • Posted By: Kris: This respectfully goes out to "food for thought" for what they said about fox news and global warming.FOX has great movies and tv shows but their view when it comes to the "news" is so far on the "right" way of thinking that it totally obscures reality in their opions of the subject at hand. They'll twist their views to make sure that it is opposite of "liberals" or people on the "left" and how they feel about the subject.Asf or global warming, we have actual time lapsed pictures of the polar caps melting at an alarming rate. You can actually see it happening. If things are cooling down, then why are the polar caps and icebergs melting at an alarming rate? The evidence is right in front of our faces. I sure do hope you're right because if I am, our planet is doomed. Sincerely, Kris
  • Posted By: Jethro: WHATS WRONG WITH YOU ALL UPDATE THE YELL!!!!!!!!!!WAKE UP!!!!!!
  • Posted By: Keith: Never thought I'd sit around and miss Bush...well the wrecking ball has appointed a racist to the supreme court, one that is inept and incompetent too. Did you notice her latest ruling was overturned today? The economy is not getting better, those of you out of work have my sympathy because this clown is not doing anything to make it better. He never held a real job, never ran a business, just a rabble rouser and agitator. How do you feel about cap and trade energy tax? All over a phony problem that doesnt even exist; WV will wither away to nothing but hey we can all get jobs in the windmill factory, cant we? How do you feel about having your health benefits taxed to pay for Obamacare? How's the hope and change working out for everyone? What do you think card check is going to do the economy? Check out an article about Obama the African Colonialist on the American Thinker Website, dated June 25th. It explains him to a "T." Obama is a wrecking ball, and he's gonna roll over everyone.
  • Posted By: Big Earl: Well hello again good working coal miners of WV this is Big Earl and people I have come to the conclusion that we need some friends in Washington DC that has got some clout. Some people up there has got big names but nobody apparently listens to, that is if they show up at all in court to help you out, those who are sick are excepted. Then there are some people in Charleston who should be in Washington who shall remain unnamed because nobody in Gov. Joes office asked me to say that. But remember who had that bunch from FEMA down here handing out checks before two weeks after the flood water hit and figure out who has clout. You people that went up for the hearing last week should be thanked but the good people never got to say a word but these hippies did, they are apparently now running around the creek with microscopes looking for fish that cant be seen with the eye, something called a microbe, now they are blaming the coal miner for killing off this worthless animal and I sincerely hope Captain D or old Long John will never put some slop like that on my plate when I want good seafood. If you dont see it it cant be of no good use anyway, sort of like a certain US senator with a big rich name who was nowhere to be seen last week.
  • Posted By: Jane Doe: To RoaneCo. How dare you critize my comment. This isn't just some fun arguement!! My child is hurt! Do you think that's funny? Do me a favor, Next time I write about my kids, Don't comment! I hope you don't have any kids because you don't see the harm and worry in my comment, You just want to fight and make fun of someone!! This is really serious!! I don't see the humor!!!
  • Posted By: Big Earl: Did any of you people see those PETA nuts on the TV 3 news last night boo hooing about having to tie there dogs up hello again working people of WV this is Big Earl and I don’t know about you but I always thought it was rude and inconsiderate and just being a bad neighbor to let your dogs run wild all over the neighborhood digging up peoples backyards rooting around in garbage cans and doing there business all over the place. Have any of you people in Huntington ever lost a chicken to a wild dog. Even these back to nature types and hippies up here in Boone County tie up there dog to guard there dope patches but they don’t have no sense anyway if they aint going to Washington DC to try and rook us out of our jobs by carrying signs and yelling about some invisible fish that is no good to anybody they are screaming about the coal miner killing polar bears and other animals that don’t even live here. Apparently this bunch had the bright idea to go down to the park on Sunday down in Huntington when people was out with there families trying to walk around and enjoy things and they chained themselves to trees with real dog chains trying to get people to sign a protest petition to of all people a mayor named Wolf now I don’t know about you but that mayor better forget the beware of dog sign he needs to put a beware of the PETA nut sign up in that park.
  • Posted By: The Seeker: @food for thought: It is indeed important to check facts, and it heartens me to see that you're of the type that actively seeks them (even thought I fall on the side of the debate that believes in climate change, as it has solid science behind it). However, I caution you on taking anything from FOX news at face value. This is an organization that in 2000 won a case in Florida appeals court in which the court ruled that FOX has no obligation to tell the truth to it's viewers, and can misinform the public under the first amendment. This is also an organization that has been proven to have an agenda, and frames every bit of it's coverage to favor one political party over the other. My advice is to seek out less obviously biased news sources, especially in cases such as global warming, which is an issue that transcends political parties and affects every being on the planet.
  • Posted By: Hugh: Hey WVa. Checkin out the YELL. Kind of quiet today. Enjoyed my visit there. Met John Henry at the Big Ben Tunnel,saw the big bridge. Stood at Hawk's Nest and viewed the scenery. If I wasn't so old and crippled, I'd bungee jump from the New River Gorge Bridge. Have folks who live in the Talcott area and some around Hinton. Well won't take much of your time today. Just wanted to check in.
  • Posted By: what is foor for thought?: foor?? for thought, you do know Bush made those he commissioned to study it alter their reports when he found out it supported global warming, don't you? Anyone who just sees pictures of the ice caps 30 years ago and now would have to be mentally handicapped not to know there's global warming, the only thing that's possible to debate is the cause of it. Wonder why Fox didn't mention the Bush fiasco? Well I don't really wonder.
  • Posted By: more p.c at wsaz: gays in usa sounds like it was written by a gay person,so it was printed.it was,nt written by a gay person.it was a second thought,after i commented on other sins,such as adultry,but plainly written by a heterosexual person.it was not printed because im straight and not gay.so goes our country and freedom.
  • Posted By: Lou Ann: Ive had a similar bad experience at camden park several years ago. Havent went back since. The pricing is just another deterrent to doing business locally. I love this area but am very discouraged by the lack of pride in our appearance in several of our towns, the prices of doing business, the attitude towards the customer , the lack of merchandise. I could go on. We definately are not tourist friendly in the great ohio valley area.
  • Posted By: foor for thought: Looks like my comment on June 24th may be right. I have done some reading about this Global warming fad the government is putting on. I was sitting in a local car dealership and FOX news was reporting on the government sitting or "burying" studies by two of the highest ranking EPA officials contradicting this myth. Some of the comments from their studies proves the Global temperature if anything has decreased. Although, you should be skeptical about anything the media reports especially when it involves the government these are facts that have been recorded over time. I ask how come when these bozos as Dr. Hansen whom is from NASA(which has done innumerable amounts of damage to our air with their testing) never mention facts as these when trying to prove things they are claiming is a fact. People we in America have became lazy in seeking the truth, I am not disputing anything these scientists and the government tells us, but as we learned in elementary school check facts of both sides.
  • Posted By: gays in u.s.a.: another reflection on gays.if you think god doesn,t care about you because you,re gay ,he must love you more than you can comprehend,if not you could have been born ina muslim country.islam has no homosexuals ,they are not rehabilitate,just beheaded.as a loving and compassionate god says"GO AND SIN NO MORE".that doesnt mean just you it means all of us.yes god allows you to choose,he must really care.
  • Posted By: City of Milton: I'm glad that the City of Milton has so much money to spend and that they spend it wisely. Every time I drive through town on a nice day it never fails that someone is washing their personal vehicle at the VFD. Good to see that they budget personal car washes into the city budget. I think I'll stop in there today and see if I can wash my car as well...should be a nice day!
  • Posted By: Valorie: About four weeks ago, I sent a letter to Camden Park with a friendly suggestion to open the park to the casual visitor again. As of today, I still haven't had a response from them. There used to be a small fee for admission to anyone who just wanted to visit. Once inside the park, a visitor could buy a corn dog or pay to play a few games or ride a few rides. Now people have to pay a full admission price for all day rides, even when they don't plan to stay all day. A lot of people are grandparents who just want to watch their grandchildren ride for an hour or two. Some are young parents with small children who tire easily. As empty nesters, my husband and I would like to drop by to get a bite to eat, play some games or just walk around. Everyone I have spoken to said they would visit Camden Park a whole lot more if they didn't have to pay the full admission price. I challenge everyone to contact Camden Park and ask them to give the people a choice!
  • Posted By: to gay question: god is not a cruel and unfair god.we all have our faults.is homosuxality a bigger sin than adultry,pornography,lying,stealing, and the list goes on.the clue to these behaviors is wanting to make our lives better.we cant blame anyone but ourselves for what we do.if anyone doesnt change its what they want to do.but as long as it doesnt affect me thats between you and god.but it is wrong,just as cheating on your spouse is sin.would we tell the adulterer that its not sin and not to try being a better person,i think not.celibacy would be better than the same old behavior.these have been struggle since creation.
  • Posted By: RoaneCo.: Losing your religion Jane Doe? What happened to "turn the other cheek"? I do hope your little girl is ok. I have children of my own, I know how precious they are. But next time you read of someone else being "furious" or commenting on their personal issues, maybe you should keep your bible quotes to yourself.
  • Posted By: Jane Doe: I recently went with my church and my family to Camden Park this past weekend. Me and my 6 year old daughter rode the Spider, We thought it was going to be lots of fun, we were wrong! It was a nightmare! It went on for 10 minutes and was going way too fast! My daughter was terrified and was screaming! I was furious when the man that helped us off asked if she was okay and I said what do you think and he laughed!! I have rode this ride for many years and loved it, But this time I could tell it was different! But then it gets worse, A friend of mine that stayed at the park longer than us informed me that after we left, The spider closed down and said they had crossed wires and the ride was malfunctioning!!! My daughter can't hardly walk today and has a four inch bruise down her back! I'm taking her to the doctor in the morning. If there is something seriously wrong, I will be speaking to the owner and this situation will be takin care of!!!!!
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