Point/Counterpoint Rebuttals – Kirkland Parkplace Social and Economic Impact

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Alan B commented on PSE Substation controversy continues with claims of unsafe EMF radiation (1) - Amateur radio operators know that EMF can be harmful. We have rules from the FCC to try to protect ourselves and others from it. A responsib...
Steve commented on The Future of Kirkland’s Neighborhoods – Annexation Brings Many Questions (6) - How does the the city of Kirkland determine who to give the money to? What if there are multiple groups, each claiming that they represent t...
PJ commented on High School bullying once ignored by officials, now gets attention (10) - Amen - and like that iceberg, it's magnitude and devistation is subtle but very damaging......
PJ commented on High School bullying once ignored by officials, now gets attention (10) - Oh please - trust me kids do NOT feel safer and kids don't need to be" taught" right or wrong - and by the time they get to junior high or h...
Bill Henkens commented on Juanita neighbors of PSE Substation want compensation for damages (8) - I am so sorry at what the city, council and PSE have done to your family and you’re your neighborhood. That sub-station should have never be...
Jim Hitter commented on Just how “Googley” is Kirkland? (6) - Kim, Well, wouldn't it be nice if Microsoft offered some great benefits to Kirkland just because you and other "softies" live here? Maybe a ...
Per-Ola commented on Just how “Googley” is Kirkland? (6) - Did not say it is "worse" having Google log our traffic, but they have more made it into a business to truly use that information. In genera...
Johanna Palmer commented on The Future of Kirkland’s Neighborhoods – Annexation Brings Many Questions (6) - Thanks for the article Rob. We do need to look at our neighborhoods and make thoughtful decisions. I would like to see some neighborhood bou...
Rob Butcher commented on Just how “Googley” is Kirkland? (6) - Hi Kim, You make a good point. My guess is that there are many more citizens of Kirkland who rely on Microsoft for a living than there are r...
Kim commented on Just how “Googley” is Kirkland? (6) - I just have to ask: How many people living in Kirkland work at Microsoft? I do, and my guess is a lot of others do, too. It kinda pisses me ...
affected neighbor commented on Juanita neighbors of PSE Substation want compensation for damages (8) - I could not agree more with you. The City of Kirkland is to blame for the permit, which was the beginning of everything. They actually told ...
Toby Nixon commented on Kirkland City Council Annual Retreat March 19-20 (5) - You're right, Brian -- it's because of the OPMA that the meeting must be open to the public. They could decide to have an executive session ...
Rob Butcher commented on Kirkland City Council Annual Retreat March 19-20 (5) - Hi Brian, Toby is correct when he states that citizens can attend the retreat. Of course, if you do attend, you will need to remain on the s...
Brian Tucker commented on Kirkland City Council Annual Retreat March 19-20 (5) - Toby-Where do you see that residents can attend? The announcement only states citizens can provide comments in advance. If it's just the Ope...
Brian commented on High School bullying once ignored by officials, now gets attention (10) - Agreed, PJ. Peer pressure would be the most effective means to getting it stopped. It's tough for teens to stand up for others, speak out, a...