My god, did our state leaders think their new laws through at all? What a cluster and waste of time. Given the enforcement issues it sure does give a heavy amount of credence to the argument that these new laws missed the mark (by a wide margin). All they will bring is headache for law abiding citizens.
I applaud Sheriff Wiggins words as he hit the nail on the head: violence in our country has to do with a lot more than just guns. It's a bummer our newly elected state representation apparently doesn't realize that.
“One who does not know his history is doomed to repeat it”
Even though Washington’s words were written in the late 18th century it does not mean they have no reverence today. He addressed fundamental elements of our federal government that still exist: the party system, public credit, foreign alliances, and military establishment. Although the actually machinery of these elements have changed through the years they still start and end in the same natural law the constitution is based in. The debt of the first generation of the union could have passed to the next generation as debits could (and will) pass from today’s generation to it’s next.
Your memory is apparently very short. Currently congress is fairly well balanced. However the two years after the 2008 elections: it wasn’t, one party dominated. What happened? We got a huge new government entitlement of which nobody really understands except for the fact it means higher taxes; paralyzing the capital that gives this country it’s strength. Not to mention it had little to do with the actual crisis of the moment. The separation of powers (which Washington talked about) kicked in and what happened: a butch of people got elected in 2010 with the mandate to stop what was happening. The president refuses to acknowledge this union was designed in a manner that his opposition will almost always be nearly as strong as he is. It’s time he reconciles with this and makes it work.
To your last point, the single fact that information comes from Wikipedia does not immediately discredit its accuracy. There are in fact lots of people checking the site for accuracy and truthfulness. With a high profile event as this we can take the information with a degree of confidence. In case you still don’t agree, here’s a link to Washington’s farewell address:
Here you’ll find the same points referenced by Mr. Campbell that ring stingingly true in our democracy of today from a source you’ll hopefully respect.
A nicer base area means more visitors; more visitors means more revenue for local businesses and higher property values; successful businesses and higher property values means more tax revenue for local government and schools. Try taking a step back and looking at the entire picture.
Hmm, this is very interesting…where did I recently read an exposé on Steamboat’s slack and backcountry? Sometimes ignorance is the best tool against unqualified people being in areas they should not be.
This is an awesome amenity to offer guests and will be a selling point to take advantage of when being compared to other ski resort towns. Ski Corp and surrounding businesses would be smart establish the same type of cloud network in the base area.
Many have overlooked this part of the issue. Prohibition doesn't work when such a large part of society engages in the activity. We've heard these same three arguments from the law enforcement community before and frankly they just don't stand up anymore:
Chicken or the egg. Which comes first: drug seeking behavior or marijuana? Studies have also shown decriminalization decreases underage use. At least if it’s regulated we can implement underage use programs much the same as alcohol.
Societal costs are already there; why not collect a healthy amount of tax revenue to help decrease the costs to society.
This is 2012; I’m pretty sure we could erect an effective regulatory structure fairly quickly using alcohol and tobacco regulation as a framework (especially with all the tax revenue slated to come in). In fact, it would be an opportunity to have much more effective regulation than alcohol and tobacco. Medical Marijuana regulation is insufficient as the industry is this quasi-legal facade for recreational use. We need to either embrace recreational use or continue to wage a losing war of prohibition; not this halfway in, halfway out gimmick called medical marijuana.
However, addressing federal policy should be a first stop in addressing the issue rather than an amendment to our state’s constitution. As stated in the Pilot’s piece, it’s much harder for legislators and regulators to prefect regulation and taxation if it’s not in the revised statutes.
Tyler Goodman 1 month, 1 week ago on Federally licensed gun dealers in Routt County wary of doing background checks for private sales
Federally licensed gun dealers in Routt County wary of doing background checks for private sales
My god, did our state leaders think their new laws through at all? What a cluster and waste of time. Given the enforcement issues it sure does give a heavy amount of credence to the argument that these new laws missed the mark (by a wide margin). All they will bring is headache for law abiding citizens.
I applaud Sheriff Wiggins words as he hit the nail on the head: violence in our country has to do with a lot more than just guns. It's a bummer our newly elected state representation apparently doesn't realize that.
Tyler Goodman 2 months ago on Omar M. Campbell: Letter to Obama
Omar M. Campbell: Letter to Obama
Mr. Basbinski,
“One who does not know his history is doomed to repeat it”
Even though Washington’s words were written in the late 18th century it does not mean they have no reverence today. He addressed fundamental elements of our federal government that still exist: the party system, public credit, foreign alliances, and military establishment. Although the actually machinery of these elements have changed through the years they still start and end in the same natural law the constitution is based in. The debt of the first generation of the union could have passed to the next generation as debits could (and will) pass from today’s generation to it’s next.
Your memory is apparently very short. Currently congress is fairly well balanced. However the two years after the 2008 elections: it wasn’t, one party dominated. What happened? We got a huge new government entitlement of which nobody really understands except for the fact it means higher taxes; paralyzing the capital that gives this country it’s strength. Not to mention it had little to do with the actual crisis of the moment. The separation of powers (which Washington talked about) kicked in and what happened: a butch of people got elected in 2010 with the mandate to stop what was happening. The president refuses to acknowledge this union was designed in a manner that his opposition will almost always be nearly as strong as he is. It’s time he reconciles with this and makes it work.
To your last point, the single fact that information comes from Wikipedia does not immediately discredit its accuracy. There are in fact lots of people checking the site for accuracy and truthfulness. With a high profile event as this we can take the information with a degree of confidence. In case you still don’t agree, here’s a link to Washington’s farewell address:
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/washing.asp
Here you’ll find the same points referenced by Mr. Campbell that ring stingingly true in our democracy of today from a source you’ll hopefully respect.
TG
Tyler Goodman 2 months, 1 week ago on Steamboat Springs urban renewal group plans $240,000 in landscaping at Mount Werner Circle
Steamboat Springs urban renewal group plans $240,000 in landscaping at Mount Werner Circle
A nicer base area means more visitors; more visitors means more revenue for local businesses and higher property values; successful businesses and higher property values means more tax revenue for local government and schools. Try taking a step back and looking at the entire picture.
Tyler Goodman 3 months ago on Rescues spike in backcountry near Steamboat Ski Area
Rescues spike in backcountry near Steamboat Ski Area
Hmm, this is very interesting…where did I recently read an exposé on Steamboat’s slack and backcountry? Sometimes ignorance is the best tool against unqualified people being in areas they should not be.
Tyler Goodman 5 months, 2 weeks ago on Steamboat Cloud works to bring cohesive Wi-Fi to downtown
Steamboat Cloud works to bring cohesive Wi-Fi to downtown
This is an awesome amenity to offer guests and will be a selling point to take advantage of when being compared to other ski resort towns. Ski Corp and surrounding businesses would be smart establish the same type of cloud network in the base area.
Tyler Goodman 6 months, 2 weeks ago on Local law enforcement officers: Vote 'no' on Amendment 64
Local law enforcement officers: Vote 'no' on Amendment 64
Number one reason to decriminalize marijuana in the US: putting the Mexican drug cartels out of business.
http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2012/11/legalising-marijuana?fsrc=scn/tw/te/bl/viewfromMexico
Many have overlooked this part of the issue. Prohibition doesn't work when such a large part of society engages in the activity. We've heard these same three arguments from the law enforcement community before and frankly they just don't stand up anymore:
Chicken or the egg. Which comes first: drug seeking behavior or marijuana? Studies have also shown decriminalization decreases underage use. At least if it’s regulated we can implement underage use programs much the same as alcohol.
Societal costs are already there; why not collect a healthy amount of tax revenue to help decrease the costs to society.
This is 2012; I’m pretty sure we could erect an effective regulatory structure fairly quickly using alcohol and tobacco regulation as a framework (especially with all the tax revenue slated to come in). In fact, it would be an opportunity to have much more effective regulation than alcohol and tobacco. Medical Marijuana regulation is insufficient as the industry is this quasi-legal facade for recreational use. We need to either embrace recreational use or continue to wage a losing war of prohibition; not this halfway in, halfway out gimmick called medical marijuana.
However, addressing federal policy should be a first stop in addressing the issue rather than an amendment to our state’s constitution. As stated in the Pilot’s piece, it’s much harder for legislators and regulators to prefect regulation and taxation if it’s not in the revised statutes.
Tyler Goodman 8 months ago on City eyes demolition of Iron Horse Inn to make way for new police station
City eyes demolition of Iron Horse Inn to make way for new police station
"(Gamber) added that his company [BAP] is willing to give the city 18 months after the sale to relocate the fire department."
Where is the fire department going to go? I'm sure it's been discussed but just wondering.