Comments on: Anti-Rail activists stoop to a new low. http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:09:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Daniel http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-82415 Daniel Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:03:51 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-82415 I couldn't understand some parts of this article Anti-Rail activists stoop to a new low., but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting. I couldn’t understand some parts of this article Anti-Rail activists stoop to a new low., but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

]]> By: Floyd http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16443 Floyd Thu, 31 May 2007 19:46:39 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16443 I think that GoldenPalace.net needs to get in on this marketing boon. Just think-they could create an online casino specifically for survivors of cancer! Wow!! I think that GoldenPalace.net needs to get in on this marketing boon. Just think-they could create an online casino specifically for survivors of cancer! Wow!!

]]> By: Vonster http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16282 Vonster Tue, 29 May 2007 18:05:15 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16282 Ditto!! What Cory said... Ditto!! What Cory said…

]]> By: cgiselle12 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16273 cgiselle12 Tue, 29 May 2007 16:11:58 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16273 Since there is evidence of them promoting their cause during the race, organizers should find them and ask them to pay the sponsorship fees. Tacky, indeed. I am pro-environment AND pro-rail - as it is far more green and earth friendly ripping out valuable infrastructure for bike trails - especially when we could have BOTH! Since there is evidence of them promoting their cause during the race, organizers should find them and ask them to pay the sponsorship fees. Tacky, indeed.

I am pro-environment AND pro-rail - as it is far more green and earth friendly ripping out valuable infrastructure for bike trails - especially when we could have BOTH!

]]> By: Cory http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16270 Cory Tue, 29 May 2007 15:56:44 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16270 As the son of a survivor, this makes me really, really angry. My mother went through months of pain, depression, and surgery during her fight. She sure as hell didn't go through all of that so a bunch of classless a**clowns could drop a soapbox right in the middle of an event honoring of her and those like her. As the son of a survivor, this makes me really, really angry. My mother went through months of pain, depression, and surgery during her fight. She sure as hell didn’t go through all of that so a bunch of classless a**clowns could drop a soapbox right in the middle of an event honoring of her and those like her.

]]> By: PeoriaIllinoisan http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16257 PeoriaIllinoisan Tue, 29 May 2007 13:28:37 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16257 I was thinking, the Junior League helped start the Race for the Cure, but did you see them out there promoting the Peoria Playhouse? No, as it should be. I was thinking, the Junior League helped start the Race for the Cure, but did you see them out there promoting the Peoria Playhouse? No, as it should be.

]]> By: Julie http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16254 Julie Tue, 29 May 2007 13:09:46 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16254 I agree with PI completely. And as anyone knows who has ever purchased sponsorships or advertising rights to a major event, the cost is huge. Not fair for others to jump on the bandwagon! I agree with PI completely. And as anyone knows who has ever purchased sponsorships or advertising rights to a major event, the cost is huge. Not fair for others to jump on the bandwagon!

]]> By: Mazr http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16202 Mazr Tue, 29 May 2007 03:06:04 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16202 The day before the race a car pulled up and out hopped a lady carrying a sign. I think she automatically assumed I would say yes to her request to put a "Trails" sign in my yard. She was a little taken aback when I told her "No" before she could even finish the question. That whole group bugs the crap out of me. And quite a classy move during the Race. The day before the race a car pulled up and out hopped a lady carrying a sign. I think she automatically assumed I would say yes to her request to put a “Trails” sign in my yard. She was a little taken aback when I told her “No” before she could even finish the question.

That whole group bugs the crap out of me.

And quite a classy move during the Race.

]]> By: justanobserver http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16072 justanobserver Sun, 27 May 2007 16:25:33 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16072 It's not a matter of rights, but of decency. The Race is all about life and death. It honors those who fought the fight but passed away, those who fought and survived, and those who need hope, encouragement and support for the future. Hitching a free ride on an event that has very special, and deep, meaning for so many people is indecent and exposes the true character of those who took advantage. Let the trail people work their asses off to create an event one-tenth as successful as the Race. But don't infringe on the hard work, dedication and commitment of others. It’s not a matter of rights, but of decency. The Race is all about life and death. It honors those who fought the fight but passed away, those who fought and survived, and those who need hope, encouragement and support for the future. Hitching a free ride on an event that has very special, and deep, meaning for so many people is indecent and exposes the true character of those who took advantage. Let the trail people work their asses off to create an event one-tenth as successful as the Race. But don’t infringe on the hard work, dedication and commitment of others.

]]> By: chef Kevin http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16061 chef Kevin Sun, 27 May 2007 14:04:43 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16061 Peoria Guy - No, I don't believe they have the right. The paid entrance to participate in the Race does not give you advertising rights. Adverstising rights cost thousands. So, next year if some explicit porn site and the KKK send a 100 people each to the Race promoting their business or cause, that is OK with you? Peoria Guy -

No, I don’t believe they have the right. The paid entrance to participate in the Race does not give you advertising rights. Adverstising rights cost thousands. So, next year if some explicit porn site and the KKK send a 100 people each to the Race promoting their business or cause, that is OK with you?

]]> By: RTP http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16050 RTP Sun, 27 May 2007 12:56:15 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16050 PeoriaGuy: Of course they had the right to wear sandwich boards, carry green and white balloons, and make make complete horses' asses out of themselves. One would think, however, that they would show a little class and not detract from the reason of the gathering: raising money and awareness for breast cancer research. PeoriaGuy: Of course they had the right to wear sandwich boards, carry green and white balloons, and make make complete horses’ asses out of themselves. One would think, however, that they would show a little class and not detract from the reason of the gathering: raising money and awareness for breast cancer research.

]]> By: PeoriaGuy http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16037 PeoriaGuy Sun, 27 May 2007 11:52:36 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-16037 They paid their race fee to participate and OF COURSE they have the right to wear boards or pass out balloons. It is a little thing in this country we like to refer to as Freedom of Speech. They paid their race fee to participate and OF COURSE they have the right to wear boards or pass out balloons. It is a little thing in this country we like to refer to as Freedom of Speech.

]]> By: Just because what they are saying is stupid, they still have the right to say it | Peoria Pundits http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-15972 Just because what they are saying is stupid, they still have the right to say it | Peoria Pundits Sun, 27 May 2007 06:26:10 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-15972 [...] PeoriaIllinoisan and C.J. Summers — both good Blogger buddies of mine — take exception to some guy who was walking around the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event with a sign reading, “Who needs rail? Build the trail.” [...] [...] PeoriaIllinoisan and C.J. Summers — both good Blogger buddies of mine — take exception to some guy who was walking around the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event with a sign reading, “Who needs rail? Build the trail.” [...]

]]> By: chef Kevin http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-15933 chef Kevin Sun, 27 May 2007 00:13:42 +0000 http://peoriaillinoisan.blogpeoria.com/2007/05/26/anti-rail-activists-stoop-to-a-new-low/#comment-15933 As the business I work for is a corporate sponsor of the Race For The Cure, we have to work within very defined guidelines of what we can do and promote during the event. I wonder what the Komen Foundation would think of a group with no financial commitment to the "Cure" using the Race to promote their agenda? As the business I work for is a corporate sponsor of the Race For The Cure, we have to work within very defined guidelines of what we can do and promote during the event. I wonder what the Komen Foundation would think of a group with no financial commitment to the “Cure” using the Race to promote their agenda?

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