Letter to the Editor

Letter: In Wake of Aurora Shooting ‘Discussion,’ a Reasoned Approach to Government Regulation

A letter to the editor from Woodbury resident Tom St. Martin.

During a recent search for Patch political news, I came across your account of the Aurora Colorado shooting. At last count more than 600 comments had been posted in response to this article. I didn’t read most of them: I have better, more worthwhile things to read. My attention was, nevertheless, drawn to the polarized, strident, often rancorous “discussion” of the pros and cons of regulation. Polarized, strident because the remarks in question were posted by folks who seemed to think that governmentally imposed regulations were THE answer to, well, just about everything. Or, on the contrary, by folks who think that most, if not all, government regulation is harmful, oppressive or worse. That having been said, I recognize that this rather …

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Alice

12:45 am on Thursday, August 9, 2012

Then "sed contra" you say that Ryan bases his philosophy on Catholic social teaching. Maybe he now says he does, but the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops harshly criticized his budget: " In a letter sent to the House Agriculture Committee on Monday, the bishops say the budget fails to meet certain “moral criteria” by disproportionately cutting programs that “serve poor and vulnerable people.” …   more ›

Readers React: Woodbury 10 Doubles Security Following Aurora Shooting

What do you think of the local theater’s decision?

Hours after news broke about the movie theater massacre in Aurora, Colo., officials at the Woodbury 10 Theatre announced that security would be doubled over the past weekend. Woodbury police also conducted extra patrols in the area. On the Woodbury Patch Facebook page, people chimed in with their reaction to the theater’s decision: Krista: I think it would be terrible if people stop going to movies just because of this tragedy. I know my son and I talked about it and we plan to see Dark Knight Rises and at Woodbury 10 this weekend if we can get there... next if not! Rebecca: I bought tickets for tonight (Friday), I believe it honors those in CO by not letting fear prevail. David: So they've got two 14 year olds taking tickets, instead of …

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Rewind: Impact of Aurora Shooting, New Superintendent, Roadwork Delay

A look back at the top stories of the week in Woodbury.

In case you missed some of the week’s top stories, here’s a recap. Getting to Know You: New District 833 Superintendent Keith Jacobus What do you think of the new superintendent? (He plans to hold 100 meetings in his first 100 days on the job.) Sweet: ‘Willy Wonka’ Hits Woodbury Cute photos here from a Community Education production of Willy Wonka. Woodbury Parents, Are You Guilty of ‘Oversharenting’? This column from Angela Johnson drew plenty of comments. Too many photos of people’s kids on Facebook? Woodbury Trails Only Minneapolis, St. Paul in 2010-11 Population Growth Woodbury on the grow. This prompted some interesting thoughts on our Facebook page. Updated: Woodbury First for New Xcel Energy Program Woodbury is the pilot city for …

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Woodbury 10 Theatre to Double Security in Wake of Aurora Shooting

The theater says it will “always continue to be vigilant.”

Woodbury 10 Theatre plans to double its security this weekend in the wake of the Aurora, Colo., theater shooting that ended with 12 people dead and at least 59 injured. Nathan Block, co-owner of Woodbury 10 Theatre, said the cinema has had one full-time security guard for more than two years. The Dark Knight Rises is being shown at the theater. In an email to Patch, Block said: Although this situation is beyond tragic, I do not have any major concerns for the Woodbury 10 Theatre. We have been very fortunate that over the last 12 years, all of the customer problems we have experienced have been extremely minor in comparison. That said, we will always continue to be vigilant and the security and safety of our customers and employees will …

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Kris Janisch

9:11 am on Saturday, July 21, 2012

Talked to the PD this morning. There were extra patrols at the theater Friday night.   more ›