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Comment on: Is longevity a liability for Ed Markey? - Politics - The Boston Globe
Markeys "longevity" is not a liability. We need him in the US Senate because he can (and has) successfully negotiated the difficult terrain in Congress. He has a proven committment to the issues that more »
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There is far too much car traffic in the Back Bay.It is a very small,compact area.Sure,there is some need for driving but I'm sure that all driving is not necessary. Many cars treat these streets as i more »
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People have PTSD from a number of causes,many of them from childhood-so this event can bting up old memories and stresses. It's too bad that this degree of interest,caring and response is only trigger more »
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Comment on: Power foods for your brain - Daily Dose - Boston.com
Free-range,grass-fed beef is lower in saturated fat but higher in Omega 3's. Also,Krill Oil is a more sustainable way to get Omega threes. Much of the problem with eggs,fish,meat,butter is that they'r more »
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Comment on: Letâs end orgy of self-congratulation - Letters - The Boston Globe
I might add that there are,everyday, reasons for us to be proud of Boston. These reasons include people of all stripes, every ethnicity,every line of work or volunteering.
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Comment on: Letâs end orgy of self-congratulation - Letters - The Boston Globe
It shouldn't take a terrorist bombing to bring out such strong sympathy. We have people who warrant help,support and respect every day for problems that are ignored. more »
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Comment on: Gabriel Gomezâs bomber jacket is the new Scott Brown barn coat - Opinion - The Boston Globe
Arguing against the excesses and moral failings of unregulated(and unenforced regs of) Capitalism does not mean being against making money. Criticizing the mistakes and moral failings of some military more »
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Comment on: Overuse of surveillance is not the answer - Letters - The Boston Globe
Militarization of the police force has been crowding community policing out of the budget. more »
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We are bombarded daily by chemicals that have not proven safe,many having been banned in Europe. They are used for every aspect of daily life.We ingest them in various ways. Yet,there is much caution more »
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Comment on: Federal cutbacks to lower unemployment benefits for 45,000 in Massachusetts - Business - The Boston Globe
The people mentioned in this article have been working at good jobs but have been laid off. There is a divide-and-conquer theme playing out among Americans.There's not enough to go around-so the sibli more »
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Comment on: Prominent Democrats oppose Obama budget cuts to Social Security and Medicare - Politics - The Boston Globe
The huge defecit was created in George W's term,in large part due to tax cuts,giveaways to corporations and deregulation,after Clinton left us with surpluses.In return,these large companies have incre more »
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Comment on: Senate bill would boost transportation spending, adhere to House tax plan - Metro - The Boston Globe
We lag far behind other developed countries in public transit.Those countries accommodate residents and greet tourists with clean,efficient and timely service,paid for through taxes. It's time we fund more »
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Comment on: Attleboro students denied food for lack of money in their lunch accounts - Metro - The Boston Globe
The picture of the little girl and her father and puppy is wonderful.We must have at least as much regard for our fellow Americans(like them) as we do for our very wealthy and corporate honchos who ge more »
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Comment on: Micro apartments a tight squeeze but livable - Business - The Boston Globe
The micro-appts may free up some larger appts for families but the rents on the larger ones have been driven up by having so many students and young grads living in them. It seems really impractical a more »
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Comment on: For father of 3, benefits of car-free living outweigh drawbacks - Letters - The Boston Globe
There is more to this than car-free or not car-free.There are many variations on the theme but it is certain that there is too much unecessary driving. This article overlaps really well with the artic more »
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Comment on: Possible Boston Olympic bid deserves full consideration - Editorials - The Boston Globe
What is discussed optimistically before the Olympics is different from what is actually done at the time the Olympics apparatus is put in place.(ask Londoners) There will be much building of makeshift more »
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Comment on: UMass hails $284 million sale of construction bonds as economic stimulus - Business - The Boston Globe
What about UMass Boston?What new developments are planned for that site???
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We can't afford not to spend $ on the T.It's necessary for the state's economy and a better alternative to cars for many of us.We can't afford the gridlock,pollution and its many costs,in health care, more »
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Comment on: Romneyâs look back: More deflection than reflection - - Boston.com
Romney used to be good at political posturing and,then, he lost that skill(fortunately for us).The same thing happened with Scott Brown.It's high time to stop believing false promises of bipartisanshi more »
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Comment on: Bostonâs power centers must join in promoting cityâs progress - Opinion - The Boston Globe
Visitors to Boston see that public transit is underfunded.There are few,if any public bathrooms in major tourist areas e.g around Park St Station or any area of Boston,little healthy food in the same more »
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Comment on: Young professionals fuel Bostonâs fast growth rate, - Business - The Boston Globe
Hopefully this influx of well-educated,well-heeled,older and younger fresh blood will push for better spending priorities,more funding for public transit and public schools,parks,maintainance and beau more »
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Comment on: Baby boomers are the economyâs âoh, no!ââ - - Boston.com
The cost overuns have to do with soaring costs of Health Care due to overcharging and Fraud.We are the only developed country in the world that treats its citizens as impediments to the economy,especi more »
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Comment on: South Station critical component in Patrick transportation plan - Metro - The Boston Globe
The MBTA was saddled with huge debt from the Big Dig overuns.
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Comment on: South Station critical component in Patrick transportation plan - Metro - The Boston Globe
This expansion(or rebuilding) of South Station would also relieve some of the traffic congestion on the expressway,an extremely necessary move. more »
Weekdays are the best days to travel to the Cape.Not everyone works and not everyone works M-F from 9-5.Some of us like to avoid the rush hour traffic everyday,not just on "vacations.' It's hardly a v more »