Comments by ladybug2
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Posted on March 12 at 5:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am so glad this article is in the news. I went, reluctantly, to two of the gas stations at the 219 exit; the first one had the same 'error' problem on the pump that it had weeks ago when I tried to use a debit card, and when I went across the street to the other gas station, I had to go inside to get my receipt because the machine was out of paper, or whatever. Yes, that sounds nit-picky, but I use my debit card because I DON'T want to have to go inside!! Anyway, all three gas stations at 219 are FILTHY!!!!!!! A shame that travelers have to see such filth, expecially when these stations charge the HIGHEST prices around. I only stop there when I need 2 or 3 gallons to get me out of Chilton County to where prices are a little cheaper. I had been proud of my exit until recently, when it finally occurred to me just how filthy that exit is, and I ask the commissioners what kind of businesses do they think will be attracted to such a filthy area, even in light of the proposed improvements.
Posted on March 9 at 5:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Didn't this article say it was too late for a 1c sales tax consideration? Let the roads crumble back into the dirt from which they started. If we could just get enough rain, maybe that money tree would pop in the the county road commission's back yard, or maybe the bunny rabbit will lay a golden egg, or maybe......Gee whiz. If it didn't take money to get things done, what a wonderful world this would be.
Posted on March 6 at 8:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The 'solution' that Mr. Martin informs us of above sounds like a good idea in that I, as a taxpayer, will NOT be required to pay for the problem in the form of a tax hit. This (some kind of tax hit) is ABSOLUTELY NOT okay with me. I would have liked to do the PACT years ago, but even then it was not affordable to my family, so I would be INCREDIBLY MIFFED if the legislature decided the taxpayers would directly pay a percentage of taxes for the PACT problem. Sorry for the PACT people, but that was a risk you took. I could not afford the risk, and so did not go into a PACT. ANYTHING involved with the stock market is a RISK, a GAMBLE, period. Yes, we are all involved in this form of gambling in some way, but it is a risk, a gamble, nontheless.
Posted on February 21 at 10:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you, fairygrandmother, for this information, and it may be very helpful to someone needing to know this. All is well here for now, and I have good medical coverage. My concern is for those who do not, including young, old, and those in the middle. If finding help for health-related issues that are exposed during 'free' medical checkups is nothing more than doing what you stated above, then there is no need for a universal coverage system as the President and so many others are wanting.
Posted on February 21 at 9:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What happens if a person is found to have a 'condition' but cannot afford the medical or prescription coverage to pay for it?
Posted on February 21 at 7:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, well, well. I cannot complain about healthcare because I am one of the FORTUNATE ones who have a good healthcare plan. So it would be easy for me to say the words said by Mr. Shelby. However, there was a time when our family was on the poverty line but because we made a dollar too much, we could not get ANY healthcare. So if you are one of the fortunate ones, you might agree with Mr. Shelby. But there are WAY too many people on the poverty line, hardworking people, who make a dollar too much and can't get any healthcare. Some would argue that a hospital has to take you if you show up needing help, and maybe the hospital will help you. But if the hospital is in the money making business, you will be hounded by the 'pay your bill' office until you make some kind of settlement arrangement with them. And that is just for one emergency visit for one person. In our case back when we made a dollar too much, we just did not go to the doctor, and that is likely the case with most of those in the same boat. Mr. Shelby is speaking for the 'those who have' group who don't mind throwing out a table scrap every now and then. I agree with him about the immigration issue. I am curious about the 'gambling' thing. I can't help but wonder if those who claim to be against gambling can tell you they have never bought a lottery ticket, chance of any kind, have a credit card with a balance on it, or have money invested in the stock market, because these all seem to be forms of 'gambling', but correct me if I am wrong.
Posted on February 12 at 1:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Very nice story. For us, married at 17 (momma had to sign), he was 18. Knew each other a week when he asked, and 3 months later we tied the knot. Still together 36 years later!
Posted on February 8 at 5:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
One little thing...for those of you to whom it matters, if you are talking about the one and only supreme creator, it's God, not god :)
Posted on January 31 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I still believe in the ability of programs such as FDR's to get things back on track. Some would debate the effectiveness of the New Deal programs, but it produced jobs with wages. Prior to the election, (I thought) the president said he would direct his attention to the crumbling infrastructure. Perhaps I did not hear him correctly.
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Posted on March 12 at 6:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I guess those airport landing lights have shed some real 'light' on the problem. I still have great expectations for my exit, because it is so beautifully rural just past the exit areas.
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