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Shannon wrote on Apr 20, 2009 1:56 AM:
Now I'm going to get back to "trying to save the world" Al Pal. Haha, thanks for the laugh. They should require a post high-school education to be able to post on here, the ignorance is just plain annoying.
Shannon wrote on Apr 20, 2009 1:53 AM:
I wasn't saying that the police weren't doing their job by going to the party to enforce the law. Obviously we all know what the drinking age is, and to put my point across one more time, it's not really unusual to hear of college students partying. Anywhere. Everyone is acting like they've never heard of this before. The truth is, it seems like cops in this area don't really have everyone's best interests in mind. If they really cared about those YOUNG ADULTS harming themselves or others, they would've made sure that they didn't drive after they left. It's like everything is about money these days. "Here's a ticket, pay your fine, have a good night." They broke the law, they got caught, it's a risk they took. BUT leave the parents out of it. And to clear it up 60 people easily could fit in that house. And if people were under 18, they lied to their peers about their age. I know for a fact noone there would intentionally invite young kids.
Al Pal wrote on Apr 18, 2009 9:00 PM:
after configuring the number of the parents who i know do not have a problem with underage drinking, all of them replied "i DONT have a problem with responsible underage drinking." So I think before you try to save the world you should probably think really hard about what you ask!!! SHANNON
Another old Veteran wrote on Apr 16, 2009 2:34 PM:
I'm pretty sure this party wasn't a bunch of young veterans celebrating their return from Iraq or Afghanistan. I imagine the majority of these partygoers would scoff at the idea of joining our Armed Forces and serving their country. How about it, ILUVBEER, have you chatted with a recruiter lately?
The Brutal Truth wrote on Apr 16, 2009 11:10 AM:
When I was going to MHS all the big parties were always up in the woods.
Geez, kids these days!
Geez, kids these days!
Coos Bayanian wrote on Apr 16, 2009 10:17 AM:
I have read constantly on this forum about our 18 year old soldiers not being allowed to drink in Oregon. My only question is How many of these kids that received MIP's were soldiers? None I think. These were irresponsible kids that deserved what they got.
Oh Please wrote on Apr 16, 2009 8:31 AM:
The news that is reported here is hilarious. Underage kids are constantly getting drinking party busts, watch a movie if you don't believe me. While we ignore the real issues going on, we will comment on the most inane headline posted by the local paper. Kids drink before they're 21, it sure as hell isn't going to stop in the near future. Why don't we just start a new Prohibition, so that the problem happens underground, where we don't have to hear about it? Sounds stupid doesn't it?
OLD VETERAN wrote on Apr 16, 2009 6:49 AM:
Check the average age of our soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afgnst and then tell me these young people arent responsible enough to enjoy a beer and party before they go get their a$$ shot off so you wimps can be safe in your house and gripe about them having a little fun..Bunch of jerks
Serena wrote on Apr 15, 2009 8:37 PM:
It's really something when adults get upset that the cops did their job and busted a party where UNDER AGE kids where drinking. I wasn't a saint when I was a kid but I knew if the cops showed up I was getting in trouble. I didn't cry, pout, and say it wasn't fair. People need to take responsibility for their actions.
Schweee wrote on Apr 15, 2009 5:29 PM:
Why does it seem like the police are always busting our youth? I know that drinking underage is against the law but what about the people who are smoking weed and doing meth? Why dont we ever hear about these kind of stories? Before i moved to Coos Bay, I had heard that the 5-0 out here were notorious for busting parties. Why is it that they have this reputation for busting parties? Why dont you fellas at the station strive for something better than being known for busting parties? Trying being known for finding drug dealers or actual criminals? It doesnt take a police officer to spot where a party is at. Anyone with one decent eye can see that from a mile away. MAybe even a blind guy? Who knows?
Odotter wrote on Apr 15, 2009 3:45 PM:
Beer and Pirates, nothing changes.
Back in the day, however, the cops had more exciting things to do like catching smugglers south of Bandon.
Back in the day, however, the cops had more exciting things to do like catching smugglers south of Bandon.
Stone-Drunk wrote on Apr 15, 2009 2:04 PM:
How do 29 people get ticketed at one party? I would have been dumping the DINKY and running away like Plinky. ahaah Sounds like lambs to the slaughter. Who was the idiot that allowed such a large gathering and didnt have donuts waiting for the late arriving law enforcement guests? LMAO, just amazing.
aFosterMom wrote on Apr 15, 2009 8:48 AM:
I don't know how many remember the good old days. When we got a MIP we got a MIP. We didn't whine or cry (well, we might have but it didn't do any good) and we didn't have an online forum to prove that we weren't wrong in breaking the law. The law says 21. You don't like it, do something to change the law. Remember tho', at 18 many are still in high school. Not to many 21 year olds are mature enough to drink responsibly. How many fatal accidents has there been? It is not fair to berate the police for doing what we pay our tax dollars for them to do. Go cops go!! Keep my neighborhood safe and thank you for doing so!
Tanner H wrote on Apr 15, 2009 8:00 AM:
The person who wrote as me below is not me; however, I do like your money-making idea.
Though, i keeping with the Oregon theme, I thought it made more sense to tax the heck out of it like the State is about to.
We can even tax the pretzels too1
Though, i keeping with the Oregon theme, I thought it made more sense to tax the heck out of it like the State is about to.
We can even tax the pretzels too1
What else to do wrote on Apr 14, 2009 9:37 PM:
Several years ago their was an under 21 club in North Bend. North Bend PD harassed the kids until the place shut down. The skating rink is gone, there is nothing to do in Coos Bay.... I am not saying it is right but some of the responsibility falls on the city! Don't give me excusses look at other cities, have the kids organize within the school work with the kids! AHhh the city won't do anything, a town of alcoholics. Well they learn at an early age, let me get a glass of wine from outdoor in while I play with my kids, lets see where did they learn drinking was OK??? Thats right when they were 2 playing on a bouncing castle!
Tanner H wrote on Apr 14, 2009 7:36 PM:
It's easy money! 60 MIP's at about 100 bucks a pop. Why would they lower the age, there money to be made off of it!
Tanner T. wrote on Apr 14, 2009 7:27 PM:
HA! Three of the biggest drunks and pot heads when I went to school where doctors kids or high priced lawyers kids. Kids from the broken homes coulndn't afford to party! Then if you wanted coke you went to MHS for that.
james wrote on Apr 14, 2009 4:43 PM:
everyone who says the cops stop the kids from drinking and drivin doesnt know anything.. i know personally that after the cops give u an MIP they dont care what u do, i drank right in front of them when they were writing my ticket, than they left and i asked what do i do know, and they said "WE DOMT CARE".. its all about money and how many tickets they can give out to look good... and they dont punish you, all u do is pay a fine, and take an alchohol class..
Q wrote on Apr 14, 2009 2:20 PM:
Some days, I have to wonder....
Was ILUVBEER still drunk when he wrote that comment? Get that kids' IP address and serve a warrant for stupidity... if only we could!
And look. I'll be honest. Sure, I drank beer before I turned 21. But - we never partied like it was the New Year (on a WEDNESDAY night no less!) and expected other people to just put up with us. We NEVER, quote, NEVER tried to cram over 60 people into a house, on ANY given day, that was settled in a community where OTHER PEOPLE have to live and deal with their neighbors.
And you wonder, why didn't we ever get in trouble? Because we weren't acting like a bunch of orangutans on ritalin. If that's what you're into - get AWAY from the rest of society. And quick!
Trust me, a neighborhood house is not, nor ever was, a place to hold such flagrant inebriation and debauchery. Some of you kids are lucky that worse didn't happen. Alcohol poisoning anyone???
Was ILUVBEER still drunk when he wrote that comment? Get that kids' IP address and serve a warrant for stupidity... if only we could!
And look. I'll be honest. Sure, I drank beer before I turned 21. But - we never partied like it was the New Year (on a WEDNESDAY night no less!) and expected other people to just put up with us. We NEVER, quote, NEVER tried to cram over 60 people into a house, on ANY given day, that was settled in a community where OTHER PEOPLE have to live and deal with their neighbors.
And you wonder, why didn't we ever get in trouble? Because we weren't acting like a bunch of orangutans on ritalin. If that's what you're into - get AWAY from the rest of society. And quick!
Trust me, a neighborhood house is not, nor ever was, a place to hold such flagrant inebriation and debauchery. Some of you kids are lucky that worse didn't happen. Alcohol poisoning anyone???
What a Shame wrote on Apr 14, 2009 2:10 PM:
A lot of you idiots are giving the police a bad time for busting this party and DOINg THEIR JOB. If your or your child was not at the party, what are you hollering about. If my kid was at that party, the police and the MIP ticket would be the least of his/her problems when I found out about it.
You give the police a bad rap, call them lazy, say they are louzy. But, when you have a problem, who is the first person you call, YOUR LOCAL POLICE. Think about that for a while, then put your beer down, and SHUT UP.
You give the police a bad rap, call them lazy, say they are louzy. But, when you have a problem, who is the first person you call, YOUR LOCAL POLICE. Think about that for a while, then put your beer down, and SHUT UP.
steve wrote on Apr 14, 2009 11:27 AM:
I dont agree with the law makeing the legal drinking age 21, but it is the law, so suck it up or change it. If you knew there were drunk kids driving away and did nothing about it dont blame the cops for not doing anything they were dealing with about 60 people remember. I wonder why someone living near by would not like to have a huge drunkin party next door...hmmmmm. I'm sure they just wanted to ruin someones fun.
Amazed wrote on Apr 14, 2009 10:45 AM:
First of all, I don't know many houses that can hold 60 people for a party. Second, they didn't all stay in the house, they were also at the tennis courts behind the house which are very close to the houses on the next block. Third, they were under age, the laws says 21, then it's 21, like it or not. Fourth, many of these people were warned before hand that the police would come and that the partiers wouldn't hear them coming. Fifth, why should the people that live in that neighborhood have to put up with that?
I would like to hear someone justify these things to me...
I would like to hear someone justify these things to me...
Tanner H wrote on Apr 14, 2009 8:58 AM:
What we need to do is create yet another government agency in the County that is dedicated to stopping minors from drinking.
We can pay for it by taxing the heck out of any form of alcohol (i think $1.00 per beer would be perfect).
We can hire the out of work county road crew to do this for us, and put this Van Elsberg guy in charge.
Afterall, increasing government interference and budgets is ALWAYS the answer.
We can pay for it by taxing the heck out of any form of alcohol (i think $1.00 per beer would be perfect).
We can hire the out of work county road crew to do this for us, and put this Van Elsberg guy in charge.
Afterall, increasing government interference and budgets is ALWAYS the answer.
Wow wrote on Apr 14, 2009 8:54 AM:
To IluvBeer - Grow up! Also, you should probably get an education - looks like drinking has taken more than just your ability to spell.
I'm 17, and I like to party; however, there are reasonable ways and areas to do it. That's exactly why the drinking age is 21, because people like "Iluvebeer", cannot act like responsible young adults. Nevertheless, I do agree that these people should recieve MIP's, because YES they were caught drinking illegally. Some of you sound like you were never kids, but really, this town isn't called "Boozebay" for nothing!
I'm 17, and I like to party; however, there are reasonable ways and areas to do it. That's exactly why the drinking age is 21, because people like "Iluvebeer", cannot act like responsible young adults. Nevertheless, I do agree that these people should recieve MIP's, because YES they were caught drinking illegally. Some of you sound like you were never kids, but really, this town isn't called "Boozebay" for nothing!
Super Old 34 wrote on Apr 14, 2009 7:30 AM:
I waited until 21 to drink alcohol. just one person standing up to say this since the argument is that everyone older has done just the same thing. so, grow up kiddies - and until you do, follow the laws.. oh, and I'm not perfect, but I do make an effort to know the laws and follow them. Which is why I have a great, successful life and not looking at having to stand in front of a judge anytime soon
Emz wrote on Apr 13, 2009 11:54 PM:
Yeah college students were drinking at a party, so what. That's like saying when older people were young they stayed away from alcohol untill they turned theage 21? I'm calling bull. So just cause the people living by didn't like the noise they call the fuzz..what they could have done was go knock on the door and maybe ask them to be quieter..not call the 5-oh. So why doesn't everyone stop and remember when you were our age and give us a break? Why can't we have some fun, drink a couple beers, and not worry about cops showing up and bustin the fun times. Btw there were sober drivers for the ones who needed a ride, too bad the cops didn't care and let the intoxicated ones drive home not giving a sh!t. So yeah...guess the police know how to "serve and protect" the intoxicated and sober drivers on the road that night.
was a kid once wrote on Apr 13, 2009 7:21 PM:
No one can tell me that all the KIDS that were at that party were going to be calling mom and dad or yellow cab for a ride home. They were gonna jump in their cars and speed all the way home with all their buddies. We all were once kids and thought we were invincible, but I can bet my bottom dollar that they all weren't going to be staying at that house. Regardless, it is the law that 21 is the legal drinking age. You can't use the excuse that you're in college and gonna party. Fine then, party on, but pay the piper when you get caught!
INFORMATION wrote on Apr 13, 2009 4:22 PM:
Here is what WILL happen. The Juveniles will get a judge in Coquille that follows the law and upon conviction they lose their license for 3 months, and have to attend an alcohol class. The over 18 crowd will get the North Bend judge that has created her own diversion program and they DO NOT lose their license, they pay a fine and go to alcohol classes. Not real fair. I am all for the kids not drinking, and obeying the law but the drivers license suspension is supposed to be from age 13-20, not 13-17 as they judges are currently doing. And for those who think the cops should have just "warned" them. That is no longer allowed due to LAW SUITS when kids were told not to drive and the beer was dumped and then they drove and killed someone. The best of kids try alcohol, and they don't all come from broken homes.
Parent wrote on Apr 13, 2009 4:04 PM:
It is amazing how people write "where are the parents", "parents not doing their job",etc. Well if these kids are over 18 (I know some of them were not)but if they were and according to other stories and blogs on-line here they are ADULTS...but yet, when they do something wrong at 18, 19 even 20 years old, the parents are to blame. That's crazy. Good kids, raised in good homes, with good parents, make bad choices PERIOD>>>> and if they're over 18 and out of high school, they are responsible for their own actions. Whether they are mentally ready to be or not, they are considered adults. That is the plain and painful truth.
Kyle wrote on Apr 13, 2009 3:02 PM:
Ya college students party at it was to bad that a party gets busted when the people at the party keys were taken and no one was going to leave... But yet even though there were 15 to 20 "ADULTS", beacause thats what we are, that were sober and could have given everyone a safe ride home. But instead they ticket everyone and even some of the cops were calling out some of us COLLEGE STUDENTS in a rude and unlawful way. O ya, and WHAT A SHAME you seriously need to find something better to do dont you than get caught up in college drama worry about you own problems and your own family how about that. And here is a great closing note for all you concerned citizens about the drinking and driving part. After the cops cited everyone at the party they did not care who drove home or even if they made it home safely. I know personally 10 people that drove home very intoxicated and were under the age of 21.
WoodStove wrote on Apr 13, 2009 2:46 PM:
Predictable - It didn't develop a reputation for being called "boozebay" for nothing
;)
;)
Sunny wrote on Apr 13, 2009 2:33 PM:
The sad fact is that every spring we lose at least one teenager in an accident. I don't know if it's because they feel invincible or some other reason. But drinking and driving, or riding with someone who has been drinking, often turns fatal. And the community is left to mend broken hearts.
old enough to know better wrote on Apr 13, 2009 1:32 PM:
everyone one on this page is perfect and breaks no laws right!!
TO SHANNON wrote on Apr 13, 2009 12:37 PM:
Don't you think you might be a little off base? How do you know these MIP were all over 18 and in college? I know of several that were NOT college students - the were high schoolers. And yes, the parents did not do their jobs raising those kids. Tell me one parent that approves of their kids drinking under age?
To the comment approval persons wrote on Apr 13, 2009 12:28 PM:
You are providing people with a huge disservice. Allowing anonymous people to post rediculous and outrageous comments without having to take responsibilty is extraodinarily careless on your part. You allow the people to publicly advocate killing cops (Dave), engage in petty arguments which in 2-3 postings usually go off topic, and insults that probably would never be said to someones face due to the likely violent reaction it would provoke (Iluvbeer). I agree with freedom of press and think the first amendment is fantastic, however, allowing and condoning the immature behavior and sheer ignorance displayed here daily is not in line with the on-line posting policies of other newspapers. If you would like to be considered on par with other papers from the region by the public and your peers, perhaps you should review whether or not allowing the most childish people in society to post whatever they want reflects well on YOU. [EDITORS NOTE: You can report any comment you feel violates our guidelines]
To ILUVBEER wrote on Apr 13, 2009 12:16 PM:
Stop drinking beer and get an education. You sound like an idiot!
get a life 2 wrote on Apr 13, 2009 7:32 AM:
I served in the military for 10 years and agree that the drinking age could be 18, esp. in light of the fact that you have every other right or risk at that age. HOWEVER, until you all band to gether and push legislation to change this law, you all have to follow it. You can't just pick and choose which laws to follow based upon whatever theory you have. that is absolutely ridiculous. If you feel *THAT* strongly about this, it seems there is enough people here to lobby congress and get this changed! until then? get a life and a grip on reality.
What a Shame wrote on Apr 13, 2009 7:19 AM:
It doesn't matter if you are in college or whatever you are doing with your life. The law says that you are NOT allowed to consume booze until you are 21 years old. It doesn't matter if you or I agree with it or not, it's the law and we have to abide with it. I do think it is a shame for a person to be old enough to go and defend our Country, but is NOT allowed to have a beer. Just like the old song says, "you are old enough to kill, but not for votin, you don't believe in war but whats that gun you're totin". Just don't seem right does it.
I still believe that these young adults that were busted for MIP should be given a stiff sencence, thay broke the law plain and simple, even if some of them were in college. Some day you minors will grow up and realize who was the one that was wrong, me or you.
I still believe that these young adults that were busted for MIP should be given a stiff sencence, thay broke the law plain and simple, even if some of them were in college. Some day you minors will grow up and realize who was the one that was wrong, me or you.
get a life wrote on Apr 13, 2009 1:53 AM:
the 'excuse' you're all giving that you're college students and this is your right is ridiculous. it's your right to STUDY and GRADUATE. I'd say at least half of you are on Pell Grants - that's my tax dollars. Therefore, put down the bottle, can or beer bong and wait until you're 21. in the meantime, get busy earning that money that it appears you're all wasting acting like spoiled little kids. 21 is the drinking age. follow the laws.
dont you know wrote on Apr 12, 2009 8:39 PM:
That it is illegal to drink if you are under 21.
That is why they were arrested. Good for the police to enforce the laws.
What would America be if the police didnt enforce the laws?
Oh Yeah, Somalia
Great job police!
That is why they were arrested. Good for the police to enforce the laws.
What would America be if the police didnt enforce the laws?
Oh Yeah, Somalia
Great job police!
waste if resources wrote on Apr 12, 2009 7:39 PM:
Wow, sounds almost if they were busting a drug cartel or something. Did the SWAT team come? 4 departments? What a joke. It seems that with all of the budget cuts the local police forces would instead be concentrating their limited resources on the rampant crime plaguing the area.
College-age adults are going to drink. Unfortunately, when they are drinking in a safer place (house/dorms vs. the woods) and aren't driving, they become an easier target for the police and anti-everything complainers like "what a shame." Get your priorities straight.
College-age adults are going to drink. Unfortunately, when they are drinking in a safer place (house/dorms vs. the woods) and aren't driving, they become an easier target for the police and anti-everything complainers like "what a shame." Get your priorities straight.
cant win wrote on Apr 12, 2009 4:24 PM:
First of all I am aware of our drug problems but why should that get kids off the hook for violating the law? This state has a no tolerance law for a reason and the officers were doing their jobs by enforcing it. Be glad these kids weren't ignored and allowed to get in their cars and drive away to let fate take hold. Then you'd be complaining the cops didn't do enough.
Confused wrote on Apr 12, 2009 4:22 PM:
It's interesting to watch everyone bicker & pick what they want out of the article. To SEAN-all the kids were NOT adults it says 3 were referred to the juvenile department, that means they were under 18. To everyone else would you want to go to a house with 60 people by yourself or just 1 or 2 others? Officers don't know what they are going to when they get called only the information provided by the person complaining. They have to stay safe.
WOW wrote on Apr 12, 2009 1:26 PM:
I find it rather amazing, the comments coming from folks, who weren't even at the party. It is pretty easy to call the plays after the game is over. It easy to say YOU would have done things differently after YOU already know the outcome. Had one of those young adults(under 21)or any other individual had an unfortunate accident involving YOUR
family I am sure YOUR reaction would be quite different.
family I am sure YOUR reaction would be quite different.
Dear W-A-S wrote on Apr 12, 2009 12:55 PM:
Do you think picking up trash will stop kids from drinking? Absolutely not. Even if it meant a couple of hours of community service each time one got drunk, I know plenty of kids that would be willing to accept that trade off. Underage drinking is a problem no matter where you live, but a big part of the problem (in my eyes) is the lack of things to do for kids my age (17-19). How many antique stores and thrift shops does this town need? There are no places for kids to go and have a fun, substance free time. Thus, leading teens to find their own ways to entertain.
Unbelievable wrote on Apr 12, 2009 12:07 PM:
I'm just in awe of the ignorance on this forum. Coos County has a task force, devoted to prventing underage parties. These officers are from an array of different agencies, including North Bend, Coos Bay, Bandon, and the Sheriffs. They are doing their job protecting the citizens from harming themselves or another. Your comments are negligent. "They were just college kids having some fun." Did everyone forget the one definitive factor in this article. 29 underage drinkers were cited for MIP. 3 others were reffered to the juvenile department, that means they were under 18. "Just a party in a safe place in town." I'm sure there was not room for 60 people to stay at that house. Therefore, some undoubtedly would be leaving. That entails driving or taking a taxi. I pray they take the second option, doubtful though. Coos County has a huge problem with DUIIs. I'm guessing the same people that wrote these ridiculous comments, are ok with participating in underage parties. If that is the case, you are promoting underage drinking. Your part of the problem with society, not a solution.
ironic wrote on Apr 12, 2009 9:51 AM:
I find it totally ironic that in this instance, these people are being referred to as "kids". They are under 21....fair enough...BUT
at age 18, you can join the military, carry a machine gun, be required to shoot at people, or heaven forbid, get shot....
But you CANNOT have a beer!
at age 18, you can join the military, carry a machine gun, be required to shoot at people, or heaven forbid, get shot....
But you CANNOT have a beer!
To What a Shame wrote on Apr 12, 2009 8:52 AM:
I am not going to bash you, what is sad here is they WILL NOT throw the book at them, they WILL continue to do this. To those of you that are bashing what a shame, the article says nothing about these juveniles being college students. So what her/him and myself base our opinion on are that these may be minors maybe 14 on up. Evidently you all may have been involved and have inside info that none of us have. It is not ok for minors under the age of 18 to be drinking under any circumstance. The reason I say under 18 is this, my son is 20, he has just come back from 2 tours in Iraq. Buddies had a party for his homecoming, party got busted, all was over 21 but him he got an MIP. They got contributing. Moral of the story, go to Iraq serve your country for 18 mos. but don't you dare have a beer when you get home!
HOW DARE YOU wrote on Apr 12, 2009 7:51 AM:
To everyone who is talking crap to WHAT A SHAME....
What a shame is probably one of the only ones on here who makes any sense. Yeah, these were college students and college students do what they do but just because some of us dont think it is okay to furnish minors with alcohol doesnt make us ignorant or anything else. We are entitled to our opinion just like you are!!! So stop talking crap about others just because they dont have the same views as you do. That, my friends, is PURE IGNORANCE at it's best!!!!
What a shame is probably one of the only ones on here who makes any sense. Yeah, these were college students and college students do what they do but just because some of us dont think it is okay to furnish minors with alcohol doesnt make us ignorant or anything else. We are entitled to our opinion just like you are!!! So stop talking crap about others just because they dont have the same views as you do. That, my friends, is PURE IGNORANCE at it's best!!!!
HOW DARE YOU wrote on Apr 12, 2009 7:45 AM:
Sean,
From your attitude and rude comments, I am guessing you are not a parent. Of course kids love to have a good time and hangout with friends. How do you know it was a "safe" environment?? I am a parent of two small children and I know what teens (or adults for that matter) do. Views on different things change drastically when you become a parent so grow up. You sound like an idiot!!!!!
From your attitude and rude comments, I am guessing you are not a parent. Of course kids love to have a good time and hangout with friends. How do you know it was a "safe" environment?? I am a parent of two small children and I know what teens (or adults for that matter) do. Views on different things change drastically when you become a parent so grow up. You sound like an idiot!!!!!
pril wrote on Apr 12, 2009 2:45 AM:
all of them were over 18? So, they could vote, testify in court, sign contracts, join the military, be treated in the justice system as adults, drive cars, get married and really wreck their lives, but heavens no, can't be drinking alcohol.
What a Shame- go outside once in a while.
What a Shame- go outside once in a while.
CATCH 22 wrote on Apr 11, 2009 10:32 AM:
ARE YOU REALLY MAD AT THE COPS FOR DOING THEIR JOB?! THEY DO THEIR JOB AND THEY GET BERATED. AND IF THEY AREN'T MAKING ARRESTS THEY ARE LAZY. YOU WOULD BE UP IN ARMS IF ONE OF THESE KIDS WENT OUT DRIVING AND DIED OR KILLED SOMEONE ELSE. THESE GUYS WERE DOING YOU A SERVICE AND YOU SPIT ON THEM. SHAME ON YOU ALL!
Free moment of time wrote on Apr 11, 2009 8:22 AM:
If they are old enough to serve thier country ands inlist with out parental permission then just leave them alone. If they are under 18 then take them home to who ever was supposed to be responsible and write thier responsible guardians a ticket for being such good parents. Or even better yet. Make the parents and their little angels do some public service side by side together. Yes I understand that kids do lie about where they are at the same time it is up to the parents to use their life experience and care enough to out-think their kids.
iluvbeer wrote on Apr 10, 2009 7:38 PM:
there was way more than 60 people at the party...those were th 60 people left who didnt bounce out when cops got yelled inside...i was sooooo drunk i jumped lke 3 fences..no mip fo me!! oh and all you old cop callers..why dont you bust the meth head and leave us alone..just because we actually have lifes...and your sucks..dont try o ruin our good time..
A couple of things wrote on Apr 10, 2009 6:11 PM:
First, not all of them were over 18. There were several that were juveniles. The police contacted their parents and asked them to respond to pick them up.
Second, the police were called to several noise disturbances reported by neighbors. In fact, they have frequently been called to that specific residence. When they arrived, they contacted intoxicated people under the age of 21. They did their job and enforced the law.
Third, the local police ARE overburdened. I'm sure if you ask them, they would prefer to be dealing with a host of other concerns to include catching thieves, stopping domestic violence, or busting drug dealers. However, because these kids could not "have fun" in a responsible manner, the police were called to intervene.
Simply put, the police did their jobs. It is unfortunate the young adults and juveniles acted irresponsibly.
Second, the police were called to several noise disturbances reported by neighbors. In fact, they have frequently been called to that specific residence. When they arrived, they contacted intoxicated people under the age of 21. They did their job and enforced the law.
Third, the local police ARE overburdened. I'm sure if you ask them, they would prefer to be dealing with a host of other concerns to include catching thieves, stopping domestic violence, or busting drug dealers. However, because these kids could not "have fun" in a responsible manner, the police were called to intervene.
Simply put, the police did their jobs. It is unfortunate the young adults and juveniles acted irresponsibly.
sean wrote on Apr 10, 2009 2:47 PM:
WHAT A SHAME- You are really annoying and obviously is anti kids enjoying some time with their friends. I bet you had a horrible experience as a kid where you were bullied and made fun of of becasue of your embarrassing attitude. All these kids were over the age of eighteen, adults. They're not little toddlers, where their parents need to supervise them (STEVE). College students like to have fun in a safe way especially in a safe environment. So stop harrassing the kids and go back to flippin burgers at mcdonalds.
What a Shame wrote on Apr 10, 2009 10:33 AM:
The police were doing exactly what they are paid to do. You would think differently if one of these underage drinker got in their vehicle and ran over you or one of your family members. To make a statement about the police being lazey or why don't the police have better things to do is very inmature and plain stupid for any adult to make. Unless of course, YOU were at the same party or YOU was the one supplying all the booze.
Lazy Worthless Police wrote on Apr 10, 2009 8:53 AM:
Don't the police have better things to do with their time? I thought they were underfunded and short on manpower...but I guess not if they have the time and money to deal with the even the most insignificant of civic problems... like busting few kids getting together for a little party with their friends.
Is it just me, or do the police always tackle the easiest task first, instead of dealing with higher priority crimes? Shouldn't they be out catching thieves, stopping domestic violence, paroling our streets, and busting drug dealers? Instead, they hunt down and terrorize our children...what a terrible waste of tax payer money.
Is it just me, or do the police always tackle the easiest task first, instead of dealing with higher priority crimes? Shouldn't they be out catching thieves, stopping domestic violence, paroling our streets, and busting drug dealers? Instead, they hunt down and terrorize our children...what a terrible waste of tax payer money.
Do the freakin math wrote on Apr 10, 2009 8:52 AM:
The artical states that they spoke with around 60 people in or around the home and then only cited 29 as MIP so tell me how does that make it the vast majority being minors?
Citizen wrote on Apr 10, 2009 7:56 AM:
At least they weren't breaking into cars, robbing Safeway, chopping up icons in Charleston, or cooking meth. Maybe they were having a party? Should the party have been broken up by the police? Absolutely. 60 teens in a house on Applewood is a little obvioius, and likely there was a noise issue. We need to start turing in all those folks over 50 who have forgotten how to drive.
What a Shame wrote on Apr 10, 2009 7:00 AM:
You low lifes that are so negaative against my comments must be the ones supplying these young trouble makes all the booze. They always say that the truth hurts. And one more thing, I am NOT YOUR FRIEND, I do not stoop that low.
Come on wrote on Apr 10, 2009 6:38 AM:
People, its just some kids having a good time. When i was that age the cops would just tell us not to drive and reduce our noise. You people act like you were never young. Give the poor kids a break, at least they werent cooking meth and selling it. Geez cant anyone have a little fun anymore?????
Shannon wrote on Apr 9, 2009 5:55 PM:
Steve- Your comment about the parents not parenting is ignorant. You don't know how old these kids were; they weren't twelve year olds running away from home to go drink at some random party. They were college students at Socc. What college students do you know that live with their parents? Not many. College students party, get over it. They're all over 18, they can make their own decisions. But you dont need to say that their parents didn't do their jobs because that just proves you know nothing about the situtaion. And seriously, does it take that many officers to bust a drinking party? What a joke.
Just or what wrote on Apr 9, 2009 4:22 PM:
I would not want to be at a party or host a party knowing people are under age, what are these people, dense????
TO WHAT A SHAME wrote on Apr 9, 2009 4:17 PM:
YOUR JUST BENT THAT YOU DIDNT GET INVITED LOL... YOUR COMMENTS ARE SO SHAMEFULL NO MATTER WHAT THE ARTICLE. TIME FOR A NEW CODE NAME MY FRIEND.
Weird wrote on Apr 9, 2009 4:03 PM:
I just think it funny that we have one of the largest meth problems in the state of oregon, and my tax dollars are helping to put kids deeper into debt. These kids are probably almost all college students and since they were too loud for people to sleep the police were called. And I am sure that none of these neighbors and police officers never once touched a bottle or can. Heaven forbid our kids drink on the beach and then drive home...instead they party at a safe place in town. Well I'm going to drive around and see how many people with cratered faces and zero teeth that I can see, Im sure at least 29.
Steve wrote on Apr 9, 2009 1:23 PM:
Post their parents names since they are juveniles. They (The Parents) aren't parenting. If these CHILDREN can not be responsible for themselves, than require the parents to take responsibility. Oh never mind It is already required.
Duff Mivers wrote on Apr 9, 2009 1:00 PM:
How many cops does it take to break up a kid drinking party? Good thing they already had that meth epidemic handled.
What a Shame wrote on Apr 9, 2009 11:19 AM:
Good deal. Throw the book at these juveniles and maybe, just maybe, they will not do it anymore. Put them out on the highway picking up garbarge and trash along the hiways. But then this is coos county, they will probably get their hand slaped and that will be the end of it. Or put them in juvenile detention until they tell the police who supplied them with the booze.
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