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Re: Director of Psychology Department speaks during night one of three-day of gun violence symposium

Timothy Glombowski — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:33:52 -0000

not all people with mental issues are prone to gun violence. so do not catergorize everyone with mental issues as being prone to gun violence.

Re: Board trustee asks for differing viewpoints after hearing speech by gay rights activist LZ Granderson

Becky Walters — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:54:14 -0000

It's unfortunate that we are so closed minded that we won't listen to the journey the speaker has been on. Just because the gay life works for some doesn't mean it works for everyone. This is not bigotry it's listening to and trying to gain understanding of another human being and offering the acceptance the LGBT community desires. If you want to be educated and diverse make sure you listen to all sides.

Re: Editorial: Online classes not for everyone

Hailey Melius — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:36:48 -0000

You are right on both aspects, it isn't right for everyone. I choose to take my math 107 online and it was easy and difficult for me. I didn't have internet, so I found myself at starbucks at least once a week spending another 5 bucks on coffee. But in the long run I didn't have to skip out on my work either, after all they are the ones that pay me to live! It seemed as if they would pile more work on top of me, because I didn't have the one on one experience. Therefore they had to make sure that by the end of the chapter I really understood the things that were taught. I was able to contact my teacher through e-mail if I had any question. Although I wasn't able to go in at the times that they were in the office, due to the fact that it was always during the time that I would be working. I do believe that for some who work long hours and those who have children it is a good thing to take advantage of, but as you said it is not for everyone.

Re: LZ Granderson and others respond to GRCC board trustee’s suggestion for speakers with differing views about gay issues

free clue party — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:20:55 -0000

"I suggested somebody who had regretted that behavior." The person who should be regretting his behavior is Mr. Ryskamp. His views are reprehensibly out of touch and should be an embarrassment to the community. Here's hoping his time travel machine makes it back to 1950.

Re: Board trustee asks for differing viewpoints after hearing speech by gay rights activist LZ Granderson

Bryon — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:53:56 -0000

Should we ask for a speaker with a "differing viewpoint" on topics such as racial equality, or women's lib? Hell no! Bigotry has no place in an academic setting. Make no mistake, gay rights are human rights.

Re: Board trustee asks for differing viewpoints after hearing speech by gay rights activist LZ Granderson

Jennifer Johnson — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:38:53 -0000

GRCC is a community college, its purpose is to educate and prepare students for their next step in life. I feel Mr. Ryskamp's suggestions are more about promoting his individual viewpoints rather than educating students. In offering the Diversity Lecture Series, GRCC is providing students opportunities to hear from individuals whose lives may be different from their own. This not only presents students with another point of view, it also prepares them for life outside of West Michigan. As a trustee, Mr. Ryskamp should look beyond his personal beliefs and see that bringing in speakers with the same viewpoints as the majority of this area does nothing to promote diversity.

Re: HigherOne’s OneAccount not the best option for refunds

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:10:54 -0000

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Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

J. Vissers — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:34:19 -0000

I'm only trying to report what has been happening, not form an opinion or push anyone's agenda. Unfortunately, I had to summarize months worth of events in a small space. I'm aware of the issue surrounding the legislation, and will be monitoring the story as it develops more. I look forward to maintaining contact with your organization in the future to make sure everyone is represented. Please remember, I went out of my way to contact both the Mayor's office and Phil. I'm interested in writing the most balanced and informed articles possible. I've read much of the publication on your website, as well as the resources that have been linked to. If you have further resources for me to view, please feel free to forward them to me.

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

Randy Davis — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:07:48 -0000

I am Secretary of Michigan Open Carry, I work with Phil on Open Carry matters. I understand you are limited in space, but your article to those who don't know makes it look like those who were exercising their god given rights were in the wrong, when in fact, its the mayor who was and still is wrong, that is where your article should have been pointed. That's all we were saying and the Mayor in true fashion to his one sided views refused to listen to those who employ him. His job is not to twist the laws to his position like it or not, its his job to uphold it. I keep reading articles about events like the one Phil was at and its always pointed as if those exercising their rights were violating the law or pushing the issue, now about writing about how the Mayor is purposely confusing uninformed citizens, by keeping laws on the books that he has clearly stated on several public venues he has not intention of removing. I wonder how many other laws are on the books that are only there to confuse otherwise law abiding citizens.....to me that is more criminal then the law abiding citizens who have jumped through hoops to purchase and register their firearms in order to exercise a "right". Thanks for your time

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

J. Vissers — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:05:28 -0000

"He argued that the ordinance was in direct violation of a state law that precluded local governments from making laws pertaining to, among other things, the transportation or possession of a firearm."

'He' being Mr. Hofmeister. I was trying to make the organization's position clear, as opposed to my own. My time and space for this article were limited, so I had to summarise as best I could. I'll be writing more articles on this topic, and I'll continue to send links to Mr. Hofmeister.

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

Randy Davis — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:34:07 -0000

Joshua Vissers, let me give you a nickles worth of free advice. There are several issues that you will find that drives emotion from readers more than others. 1. Abortion 2. Firearms and 3 War. While for sure this is not the complete list, but you can bet they will be on or near the top. In my younger days, I always though Journalists were suppose to be objective. But it has become increasingly obviousness, their objectiveness is defined by who they work or write for. What I find objectionable about your article is you make direct notice that Mr. Hofmesiter is "in direct violation of a local ordinance" yet you do not make the same charge against Mayor Hartwell who has said on many public venues he knows he know GR laws are in direct conflict with Michigan Law and that they can not be enforced and yet he does not care, I think that is more of a story.....why a Mayor who raised his hands to take the oath of office who swore to upholds the laws and the constitution of both the State of Michigan as well as the United States, REFUSES to. IMO A politician could cares more about his own agenda and less about the law does not deserve to be in office. Mayor Hartwell has "formed a collation for gun control" Does it not strike you as "interesting" that he has no desire to hear the other side of the issue. How is his office going to come to some type of a "compromise" with those on the other side, if he is unwilling to listen to their point, he cant, and where I come from, which by the way is Michigan, we call that COMMUNISM. I hope in your "Second" semester, you will research all aspects of the issue before publishing such an elliptical one sided story. As a reader, if I was unaware of the "real" issues surrounding this story, I would have come away with a totally different and skewed view of the facts. It a darn good thing I get my information from other sources than just you!

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

ACE — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:21:11 -0000

It wasn't the writer who missed on his facts, it was the ignorant mayor who said it.

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

J. Vissers — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:25:16 -0000

Hey everybody, thanks for reading. I'm more than happy to discuss this further with people, and I'm working on a column I hope to run in the next print issue, too.

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

J. Vissers — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:23:38 -0000

Okay, sorry I sent that twice. I was hoping it would show up on here and was confused that it didn't. I checked my facts pretty thoroughly, but since it's my first semester as a journalist, would you humor me and point out where I was mistaken?

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

Guest — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:22:26 -0000

I know, but I couldn't change a direct quote.

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

J. Vissers — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:17:46 -0000

The whole drone business is pretty disturbing, too.

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

J. Vissers — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:16:38 -0000

Which facts?

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

Guest — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:15:49 -0000

I know, but I couldn't alter a direct quote.

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

Jennifer Hanson — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 11:00:10 -0000

It's a sad day in this Country when the employees of the people stop listening to the people.

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

Russ Larson — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 08:51:00 -0000

How can Obama justify Banning "Assault Weapons" on Lawful citizens , when he and his Admin has been Arming Drug Cartels (in Collusion with Hamas and Hezbollah) ,Gangs , and Libyan and Syrian Terrorist affiates

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

Robert Dunning — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 08:46:50 -0000

we don't want any new gun laws enforce the ones we have remember politicians you work for us we will put out of office stop any gun ban now we will not be INFRINGED.

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

Kent Swanson — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 08:42:55 -0000

check your facts community college writer!

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

Kent Swanson — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 08:42:15 -0000

Obamas predesessor did not lift the ban on weapons. the Brady bill was not extended because none of the sought after affects happened. it was simply useless legislation and therefor allowed to end.

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

james — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:54:12 -0000

We're not interested in compromise either, "Shall not be infringed" means no, GFY Mr. Mayor. . .

Re: Grand Rapids wrestles with gun control legalities as Washington D.C. debates

MI-Patriot — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:43:42 -0000

Why should citizens respect state law when the mayor of Grand Rapids doesn't? I think it is time for a new mayor who respects the law!