Comments on: Mayor Hotline May 15 to 21

By: diane sower

diane sower — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:49:54 +0000

Firstly, I’m thankful since this posting is declared closed. Secondly, I live close to the airport, and those planes do not cause hearing damage. The proposed jet fighters will and do, and will undoubtedly be obsolete faster than we know. Also, it seems that the intellectuals of Idaho don’t want representatives who think things out, like suing the national government, rather, they like people who come up with razzy little sayings that touch their little hearts, like Sarah Palin and her Joe the plumber comment.

By: IdahoN8V

IdahoN8V — Thu, 27 May 2010 05:58:01 +0000

Zippo
I was fortunate enough to be born here in God’s Country. The best thing about this state is we accept all kinds- even you. The only thing I ask is that you don’t try to make it Little L.A. ‘cuz then I’ll have to move to Alaska!

EDITOR NOTE–Ok guys, time to exchange phone numbers and talk privately.

By: Zippo

Zippo — Thu, 27 May 2010 03:11:03 +0000

Yep, Kinda childish… like saying “I outrank you cuz I lived here first”. Or, “there’s been airplanes around here for 90 years so get used to it”… even if it’s a new ultra loud, afterburning, vectored-thrust, stone like object dependant on high power settings and flown by foreign nationals over my land not benefitting from Boise airport noise impact fees.

By: IdahoN8V

IdahoN8V — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:45:36 +0000

Paul
I agree with you about Fill the Boot. Several times last week as I was driving on Fairview and Franklin, firemen were running around in traffic. I know its for a good cause but it holds up traffic. I missed two green lights because of people stopping in the road. If a homeless vet with a cardboard sign was stopping cars like that, he would likely be cited. I’m sure BFD has a permit for this, but those reflective vests they wear aren’t much protection from a distracted driver who doesn’t see them in the road.

By: IdahoN8V

IdahoN8V — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:37:01 +0000

Zippo
Thanks for the jab. Comments like that show your true character.

In regard to the F35s, you will most likely hear an annoying noise, but I will hear the sound of freedom!

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:50:19 +0000

I agree with the fill the boot deal. The fire guys will bring traffic to a complete stop when this is going on. It is also dangerous for them to be in the street darting in and around stalled traffic.

The money goes for a good use but there has to be a better way to do this.

By: Zippo

Zippo — Wed, 26 May 2010 03:38:04 +0000

N8V, that’s a mighty short N number… Must mean somethin’ else… Maybe it means “I drive too slow”?

I’m a long ways from an airport and it is totally my business if the USAF, the State, and City are going to lie to me about how bad the noise will be. This is such a noisy aircraft the USAF has studied relocating homes and schools on its own bases to deal with it. It’s the loudest they’ve ever come up with. It burns about 200 gallons per minute too, for those concerned about adding to our air quality problem.

By: IdahoN8V

IdahoN8V — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:57:11 +0000

To the folks complaining about noise “pollution” and loud fighter planes, I say get over it.

Last I checked we still have certain freedoms in this country. One of those freedoms is to be able to maintain your home in the manner you see fit. I suppose the Don on Bannock Street never uses a gas powered lawn mower or any other noisy device which would disturb the pristine silence of city life.

I would also like to ask a question of the folks complaining about the F35s. When you bought your home, was the runway in its current location? I’m guessing the answer is yes. Airplanes are loud and if you buy a house next the airport, well what did you expect? Its not the responsibility of the city or anyone else to bail you out of a poor choice. If you choose to live at the north pole, don’t complain about the cold.

By: KJ

KJ — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:07:50 +0000

About Don’s comment about noise this should really make him happy, according to Ordinance # 710 it amends Ada County Code, title 5, chapter 13 section 3 for the months of June July and August that due to extreme heat during the summer months of June, July and August construction noise and landscape maintenance noise may begin at 6am! I guess this has been in effect for a couple years, approved by Ada County Commissioners.