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Comment on Sir Winston Churchill, Meet Siri by Jane Boursaw

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:54 +0000

Wow, I've had an iPhone for a while now and I've never even heard of Siri. Sounds like I should just let that sleeping dog lie. I'd insert another word in there or change "dog" to something else, but I have a family entertainment writer reputation to uphold.

Comment on Sir Winston Churchill, Meet Siri by Jeanine Barone

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:01:38 +0000

What a chuckle. This story brought some much needed humor into my day. Thanks.

Comment on Me and Susan G. by Smart Mouth Broad

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:07:37 +0000

I have a view from the other side of the desk. I manage a breast surgery practice where I see Komen funds at work everyday. In our area, (Palm Beach County), Planned Parenthood doesn't provide mammograms. They perform breast exams and refer patients to Komen supported facilities, as any physician can do. I'm not suggesting that Planned Parenthood isn't providing a valuable service to women's health. They are. But I urge you and your readers not to withdraw your support of an organization which is doing good work to save lives. Komen not only funds mammograms but other diagnostics as well. They also fund the biopsies that diagnose the cancer. Would I like to see them do more? Of course. But they can't do it without your help. I'm afraid that if we take a closer look at any charitable organization, we will find policies with which we don't agree. Please don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Respectfully, Smart Mouth Broad.

Comment on Me and Susan G. by Margaret

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:25:25 +0000

I absolutely agree with you. Now that I know more about the organization, my donations will go to different cancer charities. My husband is fighting lung cancer, so I need to support that cause--as the 2nd most diagnosed(to skin cancer) and the most deadly of cancers. Thank you for this excellent post!

Comment on Me and Susan G. by kenju

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:08:58 +0000

I agree with you - completely.

Comment on Me and Susan G. by Linda Cox

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:52:56 +0000

I'm with you too on this one Ruth. I was involved in bringing Komen back to Austin, but my breast cancer donations and activities will no longer go to them.

Comment on Me and Susan G. by Karen

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:07:57 +0000

My mother's obituary was already sent to the paper with a "donate to Komen reference." She nursed a mother-in-law, sister-in-law and this daughter thru breast cancer. I know she did her part from the heavens to stir up the firestorm that got this horrible decision reversed. We need to continue to be vigilant and KNOW we have power to influence this stuff, and next time, a decision like that won't get out of the board room because people will know what's right trumps the right.

Comment on Me and Susan G. by Jean

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:01:10 +0000

Thank you for your beautiful post. I am furious still about this and have decided to never again support Komen. The organization made the decision to politicize themselves when they hired outspoken anti-choice people to represent their group. They are no longer a credible, politically neutral fundraising organization whose focus should be only on cancer.

Comment on Me and Susan G. by Marla

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:48:14 +0000

Well said, Ruth. It's a too familiar pattern: organizations turn inward and neglect what they're all about, becoming more preoccupied with their own needs and survival than on their mission. So, this will either be a wake-up call or the beginning of the end. Regardless, Komen's pink bubble has burst.

Comment on Me and Susan G. by Trlla

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:13:31 +0000

Sydbet--amen.

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