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Problem - Gas was not the only reason prices went up in the first place. Many food commodity prices rose due to the fact that many farmers were growing corn for ethanol instead of their traditional crops. For example, 35% of last years wheat acreage was replaced this year by corn for ethanol.
Many restaurants sign annual purchase contracts to lock in prices on big ticket items (protiens, etc). This is obviously a hedge to drastic prices increses, however they don't reap the benefit of a price decrease until their contracts expire. Of course, I've never seen any restaurant lower prices.
You best recourse is not to patronize the establishments with higher prices. There are a couple of restaurants in town that never raised prices in the first place (Cheddar's for one). Give them your business.
On It's your call, Nov. 18, 2008
Arch- After 20 years of working (with a college degree)you're still making $8.00 an hour? Wow...
Could it possibly be that the problem is with you, and not the business in this town?
On There indeed are advantages to living in St. Joseph
Drive 55 - Are you on foot? If you're going from the South Belt to the North Belt/Andrew County line, why wouldn't you use I-29?
On It's Your Call, Nov. 4, 2008
Leave it Be - HUH?????
On It's Your Call, October 23, 2008
Steve - O,
It should be "he didn't", not "he don't".
:)
On It's Your Call, Oct. 20, 2008
Watch - The terrorists were in the country and the plan was already in place when Bush took office. The attacks would have still taken place if Gore would have won the election.
On It's Your Call, Sept. 16, 2008
I haven't listened to any local radio in several years. Satellite radio is fantastic.
On Technology threatens to steer listeners away from radio
Michael,
I’ll be the first to admit I have a hard time following quite a bit of what you say, but that of course, is my problem ( Your “sheep’ comment seems somewhat out of context and more like political posturing than a valid counter point to a discussion).
I’ll also admit that I’m more sensitive than the average person to the attacks, having lost two friends when the towers fell.
I also think you don’t completely understand the point that I was trying to make. How any individual chooses to remember, honor, reflect, carry-on or do nothing is their own choice. I admire the fact that you choose to honor people every day. Many choose to mourn in various ways. Some people place remembrance stickers on the back of their cars. Some parents who have lost a child will have “birthday parties’ at the child’s gravesite. Some simply move on.
I certainly don’t think people should sit at home and stare at a wall. I sure many people are out tonight at restaurants, football games, movies or whatever, and that’s great. But you must admit this tragedy affected a great many people, many indirectly, some more directly (as referenced in the article). So many people wanted to help the victims, to donate blood or money. However, the feeling of being completely helpless was often the only constant. Many of us need this period of reflection to help us move on. It’s unbelievably hard to constantly see the images on TV of the towers collapsing, knowing at that exact moment your friend is dying. For me, every day is a day of remembrance.
Respect and empathy for your fellow “brothers and sister” comes in many ways. It starts with seeing things thru their eyes. My wife is going to give birth to our son in the next few days, and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve always thought that I’d decorate our front yard with signs and balloons. Unfortunately a few months ago, a couple who lives on our street had a miscarriage very late in their pregnancy. I think it would be inappropriate of me to place those signs in our yard, knowing they would have to drive by and see them. Perhaps they’ve moved on, perhaps not.
As I previously stated, my issue is with an organization, that represents hundreds of businesses and thousands of individuals in this community, choose to have a celebration (about nothing in particular) on this particular date.
On Remembering the fateful day, from New York to St. Joseph
Michael,
It's a simple sign of respect, for those that died, and those that are still suffering. It's no different than flying the flag at half staff, or pulling over to the side of the road for a funeral procession.
Having a gathering or an event to "celebrate" the lives of those who died is one thing. Having "Party on the Parkway" sponsored by an organization that respresents the business community of this town is unacceptable.
On Remembering the fateful day, from New York to St. Joseph
I find it very upseting that the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is having a "Party on the Parkway" tonight. It shows such poor judgement and a lack of sensitivity for those affected (directly or indirectly)by this tragedy.
On Remembering the fateful day, from New York to St. Joseph
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