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Sunday Comic: A Child's Wish in a Violent World
A Christmas letter to Santa asks for something that is sadly impossible.
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Colleen McAbee June 18, 2013 at 08:28 am
Disappointed once again to not see 7th heaven on the roster. They have the best vocals out there,…Read More even without their lead singer Keith Semple who defected to start a solo act. This band actually gets radio air play. Haven't heard any of the others at Oakfest on the radio.
Dutch Oven Chef June 19, 2013 at 09:38 am
Have any of you whiners ever seen the crowd at OakFest when Infinity is playing?? There are wall…Read More to wall people in the tent and out into the grass around the tent!
I agree that 7th Heaven was very good as well but maybe their price tag got too high for a neighborhood fest....
Robert Quilico June 11, 2013 at 07:31 am
Stephanie, not sure how to do so. Joe, thanks for your concern. We are still hoping to find someone…Read More here that may know of the dog. We are not looking to cause it any harm, just looking for information.
Stephanie Graniczny June 11, 2013 at 12:02 pm
My email is selv2006@Yahoo.com please email me as soon as you get this
ChiCubs1 June 14, 2013 at 01:29 pm
I hope that you find the owners of that pet! I bring my black Shepherd up there when we go...one…Read More reason I don't let my dog go with neighbors is because neighbors can't control him like we do. The owners should have been more responsible. I'm glad that your daughter is alright and I hope that you find the owners of this dog!
Roxana Agler June 9, 2013 at 05:51 pm
Lisa, give me a sneak peek, I can buy something from you before it starts, got anything for the…Read More backyard? Roxana
Sue A. Wolf June 5, 2013 at 10:52 pm
This was a great event. I was honored to be a part of it. If we are able to do this next year, you…Read More won't want to miss this event.
Ray June 6, 2013 at 12:50 pm
I dare anyone to name a more dangerous intersection then that. The turn from 147th st west bound to…Read More southbound Oak Park is the worst I've seen. One slip and your car goes down a ravine 20 feet. The civil engineer and county people who approved that design should be called out. We NEED HELP!
Dear An, Thank you for the thought. And I hope this letter finds you safe, warm, and loved. But I must tell you honestly all the guns will not go away. Please keep in mind although the world at times can seem like a scary place, it is largely filled with kind and loving people. People who care about children, people who support and nurture others, people connected to life. Focus more on love, An. Do what you can to make a positive difference in someone else's life. Especially someone who feels left out, unloved, sad. You know who they are. Give them a hug. Keep thinking about how to make this world a better place. We need more people like you. Love, SC
Could you possibly be more of an insensitive jerk? When will you stop with the unfunny Sunday comics? I, for one, have flagged your comic as inappropriate and I hope that many more do the same. Only one good thing about this comic is the response from Dinkum! I can only hope that the Patch decides that your comics are no longer necessary and you are no longer allowed to post them.
Could you possibly be more of an insensitive jerk? When will you stop with the unfunny Sunday comics? I, for one, have flagged your comic as inappropriate and I hope that many more do the same. Only one good thing about this comic is the response from Dinkum! I can only hope that the Patch decides that your comics are no longer necessary and you are no longer allowed to post them.
Obviously, it would be impossible for "all the guns" to go away. Nor would that mean an end to violence. But I can't understand those who want to hide their heads in the sand on this issue.
To the families that lost their children, I can't imagine the depth of your grief. If there is any comfort at all, it's in knowing that the vast, vast majority of us are loving, caring people who feel the pain of loss very deeply. Mr. Ingwersen, take your politics elsewhere and shame on you for using these children. In time we will talk, Now, we should mourn together.
I own several guns and none of them have ever killed anybody. I could put one of my guns on your desk and unless a person picked it up and pulled the trigger, it would sit there until the end of time without hurting anyone or anything. If gun control was truly the answer, Chicago would be the safest place in the country. After all, it was illegal to own a gun in the city of Chicago for 28 years, until the Supreme Court overturned that law. What was truly offensive about your "comic" was your attempt to, as said by MK, bait the Patch public into an agenda driven debate on gun control, using this tragedy as your catalyst.
Dear DO, Since you are not a child (but seem to think like one), here is my adult response. According to the law, you are incorrect. And this is not the proper forum to debate ethics or morality.
I guess the more I think about it it's not really offensive as much as it's distasteful. I wish I had used that word the first time around.
It's always been legal to own a long gun in Chicago. It's really amazing how many people think otherwise.