Comments on: Boise Fires Like A Gut Punch

By: dave

dave — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:10:54 +0000

FROM THE EDITOR–

Thanks for all the comments and support of the GUARDIAN, but it is time to put this one to rest and not degenerate into personalities.

By: Mr. Logic

Mr. Logic — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:01:17 +0000

Dear Anti–
You seem like a very unhappy person. You have complained bitterly about the G-Man not mentioning all the great people who responded to the fire and claim to have knowledge of them. LOGICALLY it seems you are withholding the identity of the fine citizens you claim the G-Man did not single out. Why are you being so rude as to not give them credit when you have a wonderful forum such as this? You are no better than that which you condemn.

By: AntiGuardian

AntiGuardian — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:34:35 +0000

“All he did was point out an organization (my church in this case) that knows how to handle these situations, and has had quite the record doing so.”

Maybe you should read my entry again, because apparently you did not understand the words or you are putting your own spin on what I said. I never said the LDS church does not step up when people need help, they do alot of good for people in need.

It is RIDICULOUS to credit ONE group for ‘saving the day’.
I AM personally affected by the fires and I am saying there were many groups helping and many private citizens helping and his comments undermined that.

“Nothing cute about this one, but as a rabid GROWTHOPHOBE we knew it was just a matter of time. Homes crowded together, shake roofs, riparian zones full of dry fuel are a recipe for disaster.

Guess the next ‘opinion’ is going to be that the Jamacian’s deserved what Hurricane IKE did to the island …. “how dare they live on a paradise island..it is just a matter of time and a recipe for disater”

He couldn’t just talk about what a tragedy this fire was and leave it at that?!! Just had to put an “it’s your fault for living there” zinger in to show the level of compassion of The Boise Guardian.
Apparently, opinions, that don’t agree with the so-called-guardian, are not allowed….hummmm……

By: Anonymous.

Anonymous. — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:57:38 +0000

The Guardian did not bash or discredit all of the other agencies and citizens that came to help. All he did was point out an organization (my church in this case) that knows how to handle these situations, and has had quite the record doing so. His comment was not ridiculous and quite frankly a slap in the face to ALL the organizations and people that stepped up to help”, it was simply an observation. Dave has not turned it into something ugly. The Guardian did not turn this story into something ugly. He did what he does best: gave us his opinion. If you don’t like it, fine, but you’re pushing it with the “ridiculous” part.

By: AntiGuardian

AntiGuardian — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:26:12 +0000

Well, thank GOD for the LDS church! I am sure you are aware of the GIANT efforts of many groups, volunteers and citizens that came to the aid of those who lost homes and lives in the fire, who may or may not be Mormans….who cares. They were there as human beings to help in a terrible situation.
I am not bashing Mormans (I come from a LONG family line of Mormans) but, your comment was ridiculous and quite frankly a slap in the face to ALL the organizations and people that stepped up to help.
And where were you? Oh, that’s right….touring Spain…making a buck off someone else’s misery!
You took a terrible event and as usual, with your underhanded comments, turned it into something ugly.

By: bert farber

bert farber — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:22:15 +0000

Thanks for the comments on why no aircraft were involved in fighting the fire. Explains a lot. What a sad situation.

By: Ray

Ray — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:41:56 +0000

Some amazing footage from the fire.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN3Vl6r4Ntc

By: Anonymous.

Anonymous. — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:07:23 +0000

You never have an air attack on a structure, with a sparse few exceptions. All the water will kill a firefighter, and in this case, the planes couldn’t see the firefighters and policemen, and it’s almost impossible to aim the water in those winds. There were too many people involved for an air attack, even without adding in the winds.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:14:33 +0000

Regarding any type of Air Support, helicopter won’t fly in winds 30+ mph, I think its the same with Air Tankers or close. Plus the terrain in winds makes it all that much dangerous.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:09:55 +0000

The winds were too high for any kind of air drop.