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The Rant

Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 12:01 am

The Rant is The News-Sentinel's anonymous sound-off forum. The readers' views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The News-Sentinel.

How can an East Allen County Schools board member who is also affiliated with a charter school in town be allowed to continue on the EACS board? Wouldn't this obvious conflict of interest taint any decisions he might make for EACS?

This whole thing with the sheriff and councilman is just sleazy, the only reason it will be tolerated around here is because they have a big R behind their names on the ballot. They should be ashamed.

With the recall vote in Wisconsin, it has become frighteningly apparent that we have to get money out of politics. If we don't, the rich will be the ones controlling our government from here on out! And the middle class and poor will always be on the losing end!

No one is trying to suppress the vote. Most people have a photo ID or can get one. If a person does not think it's important to have one for identification, they shouldn't be voting.

Why pay more for water- and energy-efficient appliances to save money and reduce your usage just to have the utility companies raise your monthly service bill because of the reduced usage. What a savings. Maybe they need to cut some internal company costs instead.

To Fort Wayne's so-called cops: You need to know the word respect, and then maybe you would get respect, but not when you treat people the way you do.

I, too, ask to bring back Corrine Rose on “Noon Extra.” … Her show is one of the most informative and interesting shows on TV. To replace it with “Insight” is so disappointing, as we looked forward every day to her show.

With the money from I&M and the state's tax mistake, why are our streets in such bad repair? While your “committees” go to meeting to decide on where to spend, my car is in the shop getting aligned! I have never seen our streets in such bad shape! Money must be blocking your view!

Everyone needs to come hear the propane cannon … (a local produce business) uses in a residential area. … Some common sense and respect for neighbors is dearly needed by this grower and demanded by his neighbors.

Fireworks should be used only by professionals and only during the week of July 4. … The people who tortured the kitten: There is no excuse for such bad behavior! Those guys and their parents should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

… (A local TV station) has made a huge mistake in canceling “Noon Extra.” Corrine Rose is a gracious host who kept the live show running smoothly. … Bring Corrine and the show back.

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