A blog to create conversation between the Kalamazoo Gazette and its readers.noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Thu, 24 Sep 2015 18:13:43 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://blog.mlive.com/readreact/en-usnoA blog to create conversation between the Kalamazoo Gazette and its readers.noemail@noemail.orghttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/10/best_opinions_from_getting_rep.htmlcat:Joyce Pinestag:Joyce Pinestag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Mon, 3 Oct 2011 15:37:10 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.7066684.20111003155915Republicans, same-sex marriage and changing marijuana law enforcement were the subjects that have been attracting comments and recommendations recently. noRepublicans, same-sex marriage and changing marijuana law enforcement were the subjects that have been attracting comments and recommendations recently.noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Republicans, same-sex marriage and changing marijuana law enforcement were the subjects that have been attracting comments and recommendations recently.cat:Joyce Pines, tag:Joyce Pines, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/01/from_the_comments_wireless_tra.htmltag:From the comments-Gazettenoemail@noemail.org (Linda S. Mah | lmah@mlive.com)Wed, 8 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2014:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4620.11948808John Liberty’s story about devices attached to light posts along the Kalamazoo Mall used to track mobile devices and downtown foot traffic generated dozens of comments from readers.noJohn Liberty’s story about devices attached to light posts along the Kalamazoo Mall used to track mobile devices and downtown foot traffic generated dozens of comments from readers.noemail@noemail.org (Linda S. Mah | lmah@mlive.com)John Liberty’s story about devices attached to light posts along the Kalamazoo Mall used to track mobile devices and downtown foot traffic generated dozens of comments from readers.tag:From the comments-Gazettehttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/10/readers_debate_whether_rep_fre.htmltag:From the comments-Gazettenoemail@noemail.org (Linda S. Mah | lmah@mlive.com)Thu, 3 Oct 2013 14:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.11358153 Readers responded largely negatively to the news that Congressman Fred Upton sided with his fellow Republicans in the voting Monday night that led up to today's government shutdown. noReaders responded largely negatively to the news that Congressman Fred Upton sided with his fellow Republicans in the voting Monday night that led up to today's government shutdown.noemail@noemail.org (Linda S. Mah | lmah@mlive.com)Readers responded largely negatively to the news that Congressman Fred Upton sided with his fellow Republicans in the voting Monday night that led up to today's government shutdown.tag:From the comments-Gazettehttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/09/readers_respond_negatively_to.htmltag:From the comments-Gazettenoemail@noemail.org (Linda S. Mah | lmah@mlive.com)Thu, 26 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.11311078eaders expressed frustration and outrage when it was announced that Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Director Cliff Moshoginis resigned following a sexual harassment complaint - and walked away with pay and a recommendation.noeaders expressed frustration and outrage when it was announced that Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Director Cliff Moshoginis resigned following a sexual harassment complaint - and walked away with pay and a recommendation.noemail@noemail.org (Linda S. Mah | lmah@mlive.com)eaders expressed frustration and outrage when it was announced that Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Director Cliff Moshoginis resigned following a sexual harassment complaint - and walked away with pay and a recommendation.tag:From the comments-Gazettehttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/11/is_breastfeeding_in_court_abou.htmlcat:Joyce Pinestag:Joyce Pinestag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:30:43 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.7303239.20111118101650Hey, did you hear the one about the breastfeeding mom who went before the judge? Is this an example of Generation Me doing what it does best - recognizing the needs of an individual as trumping everything else - while Baby Boomers shake their heads?noHey, did you hear the one about the breastfeeding mom who went before the judge? Is this an example of Generation Me doing what it does best - recognizing the needs of an individual as trumping everything else - while Baby Boomers shake their heads?noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Hey, did you hear the one about the breastfeeding mom who went before the judge? Is this an example of Generation Me doing what it does best - recognizing the needs of an individual as trumping everything else - while Baby Boomers shake their heads?cat:Joyce Pines, tag:Joyce Pines, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/10/best_opinions_from_what_bible.htmlcat:Joyce Pinestag:Joyce Pinestag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:45:22 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.7102907.20111010174440The state of compassion today, who should be paying the most in taxes and what does shared sacrifice really mean in the Michigan Legislature were all issues addressed by readers in their comments and postings this week.noThe state of compassion today, who should be paying the most in taxes and what does shared sacrifice really mean in the Michigan Legislature were all issues addressed by readers in their comments and postings this week.noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)The state of compassion today, who should be paying the most in taxes and what does shared sacrifice really mean in the Michigan Legislature were all issues addressed by readers in their comments and postings this week.cat:Joyce Pines, tag:Joyce Pines, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/09/the_poor_arent_these_people_th.htmlcat:Joyce Pinestag:Joyce Pinestag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:08:55 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.7010502.20110923072944Every fall, I carve out a couple of hours to watch "Remember the Titans." A letter we printed recently reminded me of several scenes from the movie in which what people said communicated their efforts to justify continuing the lines of separation between black and white. In particular, the use of "you people" and "they" worked to emphasize differences and create walls.noEvery fall, I carve out a couple of hours to watch "Remember the Titans." A letter we printed recently reminded me of several scenes from the movie in which what people said communicated their efforts to justify continuing the lines of separation between black and white. In particular, the use of "you people" and "they" worked to emphasize differences and create walls.noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Every fall, I carve out a couple of hours to watch "Remember the Titans." A letter we printed recently reminded me of several scenes from the movie in which what people said communicated their efforts to justify continuing the lines of separation between black and white. In particular, the use of "you people" and "they" worked to emphasize differences and create walls.cat:Joyce Pines, tag:Joyce Pines, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/09/finding_what_counts_in_the_mos.htmlcat:Joyce Pinestag:Joyce Pinestag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Mon, 5 Sep 2011 11:12:33 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.6909233.20110905112234When we headed up north on a recent Sunday afternoon for a week's vacation in what my family believes is the most beautiful and relaxing place we have ever been, little did we know it was about to be declared the most beautiful place in America.noWhen we headed up north on a recent Sunday afternoon for a week's vacation in what my family believes is the most beautiful and relaxing place we have ever been, little did we know it was about to be declared the most beautiful place in America.noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)When we headed up north on a recent Sunday afternoon for a week's vacation in what my family believes is the most beautiful and relaxing place we have ever been, little did we know it was about to be declared the most beautiful place in America.cat:Joyce Pines, tag:Joyce Pines, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/08/reader_submissions_sought_in_r.htmltag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:33:56 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.6862186.20110826101751Sept. 11, 2011, will mark the 10th anniversary of the devastating terrorist attack against the United States.noSept. 11, 2011, will mark the 10th anniversary of the devastating terrorist attack against the United States.noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Sept. 11, 2011, will mark the 10th anniversary of the devastating terrorist attack against the United States.tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/08/democrats_stop_participating_i.htmlcat:Joyce Pinestag:Joyce Pinestag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:00:35 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.6849319.20110823145836I have a suggestion for Michigan Democrats and those who favor causes near and dear to the hearts of Democrats, like jobs: end the theatrics of recall efforts and busting up town hall meetings and put some money behind a viable candidate who will work toward solutions to the real economic crisis we are living through.noI have a suggestion for Michigan Democrats and those who favor causes near and dear to the hearts of Democrats, like jobs: end the theatrics of recall efforts and busting up town hall meetings and put some money behind a viable candidate who will work toward solutions to the real economic crisis we are living through.noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)I have a suggestion for Michigan Democrats and those who favor causes near and dear to the hearts of Democrats, like jobs: end the theatrics of recall efforts and busting up town hall meetings and put some money behind a viable candidate who will work toward solutions to the real economic crisis we are living through.cat:Joyce Pines, tag:Joyce Pines, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/08/reader_invitation_how_will_the.htmlcat:Joyce Pinestag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Tue, 2 Aug 2011 22:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.6745939.20110802165309Enjoy talking politics? Tired of trading comments online? The Kalamazoo Gazette invites readers and writers to join us for a video discussion of the debt ceiling deal and how it will affect you at noon Thursday at our office, 401 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo.noEnjoy talking politics? Tired of trading comments online? The Kalamazoo Gazette invites readers and writers to join us for a video discussion of the debt ceiling deal and how it will affect you at noon Thursday at our office, 401 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo.noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Enjoy talking politics? Tired of trading comments online? The Kalamazoo Gazette invites readers and writers to join us for a video discussion of the debt ceiling deal and how it will affect you at noon Thursday at our office, 401 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo.cat:Joyce Pines, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/07/who_creates_dependence_-_the_i.htmlcat:Joyce Pinestag:Joyce Pinestag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:45:01 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.6659666.20110714221931A frequent comment contributor to our website writes: "I feel that choices made make or break a man. It is not about sitting on a throne, but avoiding sitting on a THORN where one must rely on others to support them. I want everyone to take FULL advantage of their human DNA, which is all very similar, and to become all they can be. Government creates dependence."noA frequent comment contributor to our website writes: "I feel that choices made make or break a man. It is not about sitting on a throne, but avoiding sitting on a THORN where one must rely on others to support them. I want everyone to take FULL advantage of their human DNA, which is all very similar, and to become all they can be. Government creates dependence."noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)A frequent comment contributor to our website writes: "I feel that choices made make or break a man. It is not about sitting on a throne, but avoiding sitting on a THORN where one must rely on others to support them. I want everyone to take FULL advantage of their human DNA, which is all very similar, and to become all they can be. Government creates dependence."cat:Joyce Pines, tag:Joyce Pines, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/06/joyce_pines_column_first_impre.htmlcat:Republicanstag:Joyce Pinestag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:20:19 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6548782.20110623203402Sixty minutes is not enough time to take the measure of a person. However, when it comes to political candidates, most voters never get a chance to see more than commercial sound bites or perhaps watch a debate or attend a rally.noSixty minutes is not enough time to take the measure of a person. However, when it comes to political candidates, most voters never get a chance to see more than commercial sound bites or perhaps watch a debate or attend a rally.noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Sixty minutes is not enough time to take the measure of a person. However, when it comes to political candidates, most voters never get a chance to see more than commercial sound bites or perhaps watch a debate or attend a rally.cat:Republicans, tag:Joyce Pines, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/06/2012_campaign_is_underway_and.htmlcat:Joyce Pinestag:Joyce Pinestag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:45:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.6498399.20110615125207A Kalamazoo reader emailed the question that must be on millions of minds: "Why must we be subjected to presidential campaigning 16 months early?"noA Kalamazoo reader emailed the question that must be on millions of minds: "Why must we be subjected to presidential campaigning 16 months early?"noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)A Kalamazoo reader emailed the question that must be on millions of minds: "Why must we be subjected to presidential campaigning 16 months early?"cat:Joyce Pines, tag:Joyce Pines, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/06/column_poisoned_legacy_describ.htmlcat:Joyce Pinestag:Joyce Pinestag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:34:53 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.6419865.20110602120341There have been nine books written about 2010 Gulf oil spill, according to the Los Angeles Times. A former Kalamazoo Gazette reporter, Mike Magner, adds a 10th with publication of "Poisoned Legacy: The Human Cost of BP's Rise to Power."noThere have been nine books written about 2010 Gulf oil spill, according to the Los Angeles Times. A former Kalamazoo Gazette reporter, Mike Magner, adds a 10th with publication of "Poisoned Legacy: The Human Cost of BP's Rise to Power."noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)There have been nine books written about 2010 Gulf oil spill, according to the Los Angeles Times. A former Kalamazoo Gazette reporter, Mike Magner, adds a 10th with publication of "Poisoned Legacy: The Human Cost of BP's Rise to Power."cat:Joyce Pines, tag:Joyce Pines, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/06/opinion_leaders_michigan_gov_r.htmlcat:Read & Reacttag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Wed, 1 Jun 2011 19:15:48 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.6414098.20110601140728Debating the impact of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's budget was on the minds of southwestern Michigan residents last month as they sent letters and viewpoints which were liked and discussed by a number of readers.noDebating the impact of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's budget was on the minds of southwestern Michigan residents last month as they sent letters and viewpoints which were liked and discussed by a number of readers.noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Debating the impact of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's budget was on the minds of southwestern Michigan residents last month as they sent letters and viewpoints which were liked and discussed by a number of readers.cat:Read & React, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/tuition_on_the_rise.htmlcat:Viewpointstag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Viewpoint)Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:14:25 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.6101586Newly elected Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has quickly become the enemy of many college students who strain over their financial ability to further their education. Rick Snyder's proposed education cuts would cause universities to serve more students with less money. As universities search for alternative funds, students wonder if they can meet the expense of an increase in tuition.noNewly elected Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has quickly become the enemy of many college students who strain over their financial ability to further their education. Rick Snyder's proposed education cuts would cause universities to serve more students with less money. As universities search for alternative funds, students wonder if they can meet the expense of an increase in tuition.noemail@noemail.org (Viewpoint)Newly elected Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has quickly become the enemy of many college students who strain over their financial ability to further their education. Rick Snyder's proposed education cuts would cause universities to serve more students with less money. As universities search for alternative funds, students wonder if they can meet the expense of an increase in tuition.cat:Viewpoints, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/04/the_federal_budget_commenters.htmlcat:On the Issuestag:From the comments-Gazettetag:Joyce Pinesnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Fri, 8 Apr 2011 11:11:25 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.6069584.20110408004607A letter suggesting that income taxes be increased for the wealthy to help bridge the growing income gap in the nation has clearly drawn the lines in the nation's budget debate. noA letter suggesting that income taxes be increased for the wealthy to help bridge the growing income gap in the nation has clearly drawn the lines in the nation's budget debate.noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)A letter suggesting that income taxes be increased for the wealthy to help bridge the growing income gap in the nation has clearly drawn the lines in the nation's budget debate.cat:On the Issues, tag:From the comments-Gazette, tag:Joyce Pineshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/column_did_rachel_maddow_get_c.htmlcat:Joyce Pinestag:Joyce Pinestag:Read and Reactnoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:39:07 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.5925490Michigan Speaker of the House Jase Bolger has written a letter expressing his concern about "deliberate attempts to mislead people about the content of the bills" concerning the emergency manager provisions that Rachel Maddow discussed in an 11-minute segment of her MSNBC show and I highlighted in a column.noMichigan Speaker of the House Jase Bolger has written a letter expressing his concern about "deliberate attempts to mislead people about the content of the bills" concerning the emergency manager provisions that Rachel Maddow discussed in an 11-minute segment of her MSNBC show and I highlighted in a column.noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Michigan Speaker of the House Jase Bolger has written a letter expressing his concern about "deliberate attempts to mislead people about the content of the bills" concerning the emergency manager provisions that Rachel Maddow discussed in an 11-minute segment of her MSNBC show and I highlighted in a column.cat:Joyce Pines, tag:Joyce Pines, tag:Read and Reacthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/02/from_the_comments_rush_limbaug.htmlcat:Joyce Pinestag:From the comments-Gazettenoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:15:56 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4620.5804591Readers have registered strong reactions to a letter from Jim Bonine, "Why listen to Rush Limbaugh? Because he tells the truth."noReaders have registered strong reactions to a letter from Jim Bonine, "Why listen to Rush Limbaugh? Because he tells the truth."noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Readers have registered strong reactions to a letter from Jim Bonine, "Why listen to Rush Limbaugh? Because he tells the truth."cat:Joyce Pines, tag:From the comments-Gazettehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/02/post_42.htmlcat:Republicanstag:From the comments-Gazettenoemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:19:48 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/politics/index.ssf//3203.5655246As we mark the centennial of President Ronald Reagan's birth, readers have plenty to say, both in praise of the 40th president and in criticism.noAs we mark the centennial of President Ronald Reagan's birth, readers have plenty to say, both in praise of the 40th president and in criticism.noemail@noemail.org (Joyce Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette)As we mark the centennial of President Ronald Reagan's birth, readers have plenty to say, both in praise of the 40th president and in criticism.cat:Republicans, tag:From the comments-Gazette