Overpriced Soda Torture

Off the Cuff Comment:

I was just wondering why families of prisoners in the county jail/city jail have to be punished. A lot of us are Christian people. A lot of us are good, honest, sincere people and they take advantage of us by charging $1.89 for a can of pop. That sounds ridiculous. They're not punishing the prisoner. They're punishing the family and I think something needs to be done about it. I don't know what, but if anyone will join me on this, I would appreciate it. God bless you.

My Comment:

I'll join you. I'll make sure my family stays out of jail. If by chance I have to visit someone in jail, I'll take a soda with me, or drink water.

©2007 Bartlesville Off the Cuff

Citizens Against Growth

Off the Cuff Comment:

I’ve just read Thursday’s paper about the concept for the recreation facilities. No matter how they talk it up, no matter what they say it will improve, it’s not needed in Bartlesville and the money should be put in other places. We wouldn’t be able to support tournaments in this town.

My Comment:

Your typical Bartlesville resident... Afraid of any ideas that involve growth and diversification of available resources. I think we should spend the money to put more road humps and stop signs in. Or maybe put a light near every retirement home so the people who shouldn't be driving anyway can get out easier.

©2007 Bartlesville Off the Cuff

Black and White

Off the Cuff Comment:

It’s two weeks since the ice storm began, an ice storm that hit Bartlesville and Oklahoma on Friday, Saturday and again Sunday. Two weeks later, people are whining about their street not being plowed by the city and their driveways being blocked. Yes, that was a nuisance, but folks thousands of people in our state don’t have power two weeks later. Why don’t you be thankful for what you have? And I thought it was kind of funny that black ice was at the bottom of your driveway. Wasn’t the ice white?

My Comment:

Why do you always have to turn everything into a race issue?

©2007 Bartlesville Off the Cuff