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Comments from Patchland: Chicken Chunks, Public Potties and Famous Folks

The range of topics we cover in this week's comment spotlight is fit for a king (in waiting).

So, did anything interesting happen this week? Oh, not unless you count killing a terrorist and spreading gobs of chicken parts on a major highway. Those sorts of events tend to get people talking. Here's this week's highlights from “Comments in Patchland”.

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Does it count if I only met them in my dreams?

"I met Kenny Chesney, but he was kind of a jerk. I got VIP tickets for my mom and me for her birthday, and when the show was over he tossed his hat backstage, glanced at us briefly and said thanks for coming, and then left. What a rip-off."
— Amy Bresnahan, on Fenton-High Ridge Patch

"Got a hug from President Clinton---That was pretty awesome."
— Anna, also on Fenton-High Ridge Patch

Yes to one kind of toilet; no to another

"I say no to the dog park. Dogs should be on a leash and the owner responsible for droppings. A public park is NOT someone's pet's toilet."
— Benjamin Ell, St. Charles Patch

Perspective, people. We're talking about golf here, right?

"This is clearly an issue of community interest vs. individual interest. It is hard for me to comprehend why a few individuals' wants outweigh the overall benefit that this driving range provides to the entire community."
— Jessica Bueler, University City Patch

Perhaps we should stop saying "holiday" — after all, it derives from "holy day"

"Political correctness is nothing but an attack on Christians. Tolerance is a two-way street, however, Christians are the only ones expected to exhibit it. Easter is Easter for a reason, just as Passover is Passover."
— Julia Jones, Eureka-Wildwood Patch

"While they are restoring the Easter egg hunt to its rightful name, perhaps they can stop the people who want to take 'In God We Trust' off of our money and 'One nation under God' out of the ‘Pledge of Allegiance’."
— Jason Alexander, also from Eureka-Wildwood Patch

'Gag reflex' doesn't…um…come up often enough in comments

"That smell is unbelievable. Seriously, no one can explain it. It was potent. Manure smells WAY better. At least it's a smell you know and can explain. This was not. It was rancid. My gag reflex was working overtime!"
— liz studt, Chesterfield Patch

"We immediately got off the highway and went to a car wash. Went through twice...then still went to a self-service car wash to get the mess off the wheel wells. The smell is still there, but much better. We went out to dinner and decided to eat pasta. Could not stomach the thought of chicken!"
— Karen Balog, also on Chesterfield Patch

Let's get those fancy pants New Yorkers!

"I'm fairly sure that some corporate New York mom of a blended family just read this and wished her kids all got along so smashingly or that anyone in their nicely appointed, roomy townhouse actually wanted to spend any time together. You're teaching the kids wonderful and valuable lessons about sharing."
— Dayna Schickedanz, Maplewood-Brentwood Patch

A handful of comments related to that Big Story of the Week

"If you are for gun control, you had better change your opinions and go out and buy as many long barrel and handguns that you can get your hands on legally. If you think 9/11 was the end of it, think again. I myself do not think that they got the right man."
— Darrell Williams, Arnold Patch


"I remember a photo of bin Laden laughing while watching the towers collapse. He mocked our security, cowardly attacked our people, then laughed. I agree with Mr. Boyer."
— danny mills, Maryland Heights Patch


"Killing is not a civilized way to eradicate evil. What's unfortunate is that had bin Laden been tried by American law and convicted, then he would have faced a much worse consequence: rotting in jail waiting until his death."
— carol aft, Creve Coeur Patch

Perhaps, but the royal family hasn't had much luck with marriage lately...

"After watching the royal wedding, this is what we learned: 1. That fairy tales do come true. 2. That a true prince not only promises marriage, but will marry you publicly. 3. That David Beckham and Victoria Beckham won’t disappoint you. Not only they will be there at your wedding, but they will also arrive early and in style."
— Bukopop, Florissant Patch

And now for your smoking ban comment of the week

"This is not a 'health issue.' It is a rights issue. The government is supposed to protect our rights and keep them intact. Having one group of people with an opinion determine who has what right and when goes against everything our country is supposed to stand for. If you don't want to be around smoke, you have the RIGHT to go somewhere else."
— Bites_When_Provoked, Lake Saint Louis Patch


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