Comments on: Memo to City Council http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/ FrontBurner® has been called the best blog in Dallas (repeatedly), a snarky celebration of ignorance, and a daily conversation about Dallas among the editors of D Magazine. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:09:17 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: cp http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/comment-page-1/#comment-19356 cp Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:43:16 +0000 http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/#comment-19356 I guess I'm not hearing the *real* debate on the "dogs on patios" issue. I thought that since the State has basically banned "dogs on patios", and since the City ok'd "dogs on patios", then the City's ordinance oking "dogs on patios" is illegal. And so the City Council needs to figure out a way to make it ok for "dogs on patios". And so, my question then is, how does the council provide for a middle-ground on the issue. Wouldn't "dogs on patios" either have to be baned or have to be strenuously regulated by the City? I don't see another option here, save for changing the State law. I guess I’m not hearing the *real* debate on the “dogs on patios” issue.

I thought that since the State has basically banned “dogs on patios”, and since the City ok’d “dogs on patios”, then the City’s ordinance oking “dogs on patios” is illegal. And so the City Council needs to figure out a way to make it ok for “dogs on patios”. And so, my question then is, how does the council provide for a middle-ground on the issue. Wouldn’t “dogs on patios” either have to be baned or have to be strenuously regulated by the City? I don’t see another option here, save for changing the State law.

]]> By: Daniel http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/comment-page-1/#comment-18945 Daniel Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:41:33 +0000 http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/#comment-18945 Brilliant point, Amanda. So long as we enjoy more civil rights than the Chinese, we'd best just clam up and take our lumps. No need for vigilance ... so long as Republicans are in charge, that is. I agree with Mantooth on the issue at hand, but he repeatedly insists on linking local issues to national ones. He, not Matt, misdirected the discourse. Hillary and Obama have nothing to do with dogs on restaurant porches, and the link to national healthcare is tenuous at a very generous best. Another excellent point you make: It is in fact glaringly obvious to anyone not on the loony left that if we were to legalize gay marriage, within weeks men will bugger penguins in the parking lot of Penneys. It's virtually the same thing; homosexuality and bestiality have been practically identical ever since the hippies invented both way back when. So trenchant, you! Brilliant point, Amanda. So long as we enjoy more civil rights than the Chinese, we’d best just clam up and take our lumps. No need for vigilance … so long as Republicans are in charge, that is.

I agree with Mantooth on the issue at hand, but he repeatedly insists on linking local issues to national ones. He, not Matt, misdirected the discourse. Hillary and Obama have nothing to do with dogs on restaurant porches, and the link to national healthcare is tenuous at a very generous best.

Another excellent point you make: It is in fact glaringly obvious to anyone not on the loony left that if we were to legalize gay marriage, within weeks men will bugger penguins in the parking lot of Penneys. It’s virtually the same thing; homosexuality and bestiality have been practically identical ever since the hippies invented both way back when. So trenchant, you!

]]> By: GMOM http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/comment-page-1/#comment-18940 GMOM Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:10:14 +0000 http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/#comment-18940 I should point out that there is a very flamboyant diamond seller who brings his dog into Cafe Pacific in HP Village for lunch and dinner. The dog has his seeing-eye gear on, but it's pretty obvious the FDS isn't blind. The pup lays under the table and never makes a move!! Do we need the Dog Police?? What's next??? I should point out that there is a very flamboyant diamond seller who brings his dog into Cafe Pacific in HP Village for lunch and dinner. The dog has his seeing-eye gear on, but it’s pretty obvious the FDS isn’t blind. The pup lays under the table and never makes a move!! Do we need the Dog Police?? What’s next???

]]> By: the amanda http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/comment-page-1/#comment-18927 the amanda Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:21:12 +0000 http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/#comment-18927 I heart stupid hippies. They complain about U.S. policy toward Cuba, civil unions, abortions, the pledge, patriot act, a benign phrase on money, and me on cue. Gotta run, I have a partial birth abortion scheduled at 10, and I just got my talking points faxed from W this morning, and a black helicopter is circling my home. Yes, Matt, I do think for myself, and in doing so I don't want you attempting to do it for me. I am so pathetic. I heart stupid hippies. They complain about U.S. policy toward Cuba, civil unions, abortions, the pledge, patriot act, a benign phrase on money, and me on cue. Gotta run, I have a partial birth abortion scheduled at 10, and I just got my talking points faxed from W this morning, and a black helicopter is circling my home. Yes, Matt, I do think for myself, and in doing so I don’t want you attempting to do it for me. I am so pathetic.

]]> By: SB http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/comment-page-1/#comment-18924 SB Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:02:07 +0000 http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/#comment-18924 It's funny that Matt is calling someone else a "walking cliche," while hitting on every stereotypical "anti-establishment" argument there is. Get a life you stupid hippie. It’s funny that Matt is calling someone else a “walking cliche,” while hitting on every stereotypical “anti-establishment” argument there is.

Get a life you stupid hippie.

]]> By: the amanda http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/comment-page-1/#comment-18906 the amanda Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:32:15 +0000 http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/#comment-18906 Matt- just to be clear...it is the LOVE of money that is root of all evil, not the money itself. I don't listen to talk radio. But thanks for playing. Matt- just to be clear…it is the LOVE of money that is root of all evil, not the money itself. I don’t listen to talk radio. But thanks for playing.

]]> By: Bill Kennedy http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/comment-page-1/#comment-18895 Bill Kennedy Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:02:14 +0000 http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/#comment-18895 Memo to Trey Garrison: The following information is apparently unknown to you, and I bring it to your attention as a public service. "I would point out that it is ILLEGAL for restaurants to have pets on patios. Any restaurants, anywhere in the State of Texas." said Anglela Hunt. So, you see, Trey, you're spouting off without checking the real facts... again. Because of STATE HEALTH regulations, in order for any restaurant in Dallas to "break" the state law, the City of Dallas must develop specific health standards to maintain cleanliness and food safety. So, you see Trey, Angela is trying to assist, as is City Council, because they NEVER banned the pets to begin with. The state did -- everywhere. You may start your education here: http://backtalklakehighlands.typepad.com/back_talk/2008/02/restaurant-pati.html#comment-104362628 Memo to Trey Garrison:
The following information is apparently unknown to you, and I bring it to your attention as a public service.

“I would point out that it is ILLEGAL for restaurants to have pets on patios. Any restaurants, anywhere in the State of Texas.” said Anglela Hunt.

So, you see, Trey, you’re spouting off without checking the real facts… again.

Because of STATE HEALTH regulations, in order for any restaurant in Dallas to “break” the state law, the City of Dallas must develop specific health standards to maintain cleanliness and food safety.

So, you see Trey, Angela is trying to assist, as is City Council, because they NEVER banned the pets to begin with. The state did — everywhere.

You may start your education here:
http://backtalklakehighlands.typepad.com/back_talk/2008/02/restaurant-pati.html#comment-104362628

]]> By: Matt http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/comment-page-1/#comment-18894 Matt Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:56:45 +0000 http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/#comment-18894 get married to an animal? wow, aren't you just the walking cliche. any other talk radio quotes you wanna throw out? ever have a thought for yourself? so we're no longer allowed to question authority because "china has it worse". you're pathetic. oh yeah, and it was mantooth that decided to throw politics into the mix. and as far as "i don't have to do the pledge"...well then why don't you strip off the "in god we trust" off my money. from what i've read, you're maker doesn't really like being associated with the root of all evil. get married to an animal? wow, aren’t you just the walking cliche. any other talk radio quotes you wanna throw out?

ever have a thought for yourself?

so we’re no longer allowed to question authority because “china has it worse”. you’re pathetic. oh yeah, and it was mantooth that decided to throw politics into the mix.

and as far as “i don’t have to do the pledge”…well then why don’t you strip off the “in god we trust” off my money. from what i’ve read, you’re maker doesn’t really like being associated with the root of all evil.

]]> By: the amanda http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/comment-page-1/#comment-18886 the amanda Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:32:21 +0000 http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/#comment-18886 Matt- it was your Messiah that banned the Monte Cristo...get married, to an animal if you want, have all the abortions you can (oh...I forgot, you're a man, nevermind), talk all you want on a pre-paid phone, and no one has ever forced me at gunpoint to say the pledge in any form. Your life isn't that bad...if you'd blogged that from Cuba or China, chances are it would be your last entry. Weren't we talking about DOGS? How did we get off on that tangent? Oh, yeah, it's that pesky free speech thing... Matt- it was your Messiah that banned the Monte Cristo…get married, to an animal if you want, have all the abortions you can (oh…I forgot, you’re a man, nevermind), talk all you want on a pre-paid phone, and no one has ever forced me at gunpoint to say the pledge in any form. Your life isn’t that bad…if you’d blogged that from Cuba or China, chances are it would be your last entry. Weren’t we talking about DOGS? How did we get off on that tangent? Oh, yeah, it’s that pesky free speech thing…

]]> By: Puddin'Tane http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/comment-page-1/#comment-18882 Puddin'Tane Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:27:58 +0000 http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2008/02/25/memo-to-city-council/#comment-18882 I beg your pardon! My doggen is a People and believes his place is on the patio with a well made Vesper martini: shaken, not stirred. How dare anyone say anything to the contrary!!! I beg your pardon! My doggen is a People and believes his place is on the patio with a well made Vesper martini: shaken, not stirred.

How dare anyone say anything to the contrary!!!

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