Comments from Patchland: Rockin' Out with the Urban Chickens

We were tempted to make this week’s “Comments from Patchland” an homage to the recent election. But there were too many other good comments to pass up. You’d be a moron to miss these highlights (and, as you’ll find out, we know you’re not one). If you’re game, click the headlines to join in the conversation on some of these topics.

Were the commissioners just … oh, what's another word for "scared"?

"'Urban Chickens' would make a great band name."
— Bill Niehoff on St. Peters Patch

"Too bad for this kid. Sounds like a good project for a kid and families with children wanting to have fresh eggs."
— Ruthie B, also on St. Peters Patch

For the record, we don't think Patch readers are morons

"You must think that Patch readers are complete morons if you expect us to believe that teachers don't demand the raises they get."
— Doug Wamser, Maplewood-Brentwood Patch

Sometimes, you've gotta make the hard choices

"I was invited to the royal wedding, but that's my bowling league night, so I sent my regrets!"
— Patricia Presti, Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch

Now, boys, let's play nice together in the pool, OK?

"Better to come in second with dignity than first with disgrace. My condolences, Florissant."
— Gabe, Florissant Patch

"Congratulations to Tom Schneider. Hope you can make a fine wine despite the sour grapes."
— Gregory Keil, also on Florissant Patch

And now, your red-light camera comment of the week

"This is about the use of technology in law enforcement. There was a time when folks were outraged that a cop could check their speed with a radar gun. Soon you won't be able to break the law without being caught. Is that a bad thing, too?"
— Tommy Yeager, Arnold Patch

An apt tribute

"I'm sure that I'm among a large group that will speak of the length of time that they've known Coach and appreciated what he's accomplished, which has been an awful lot… Rest in peace, Coach, after a life well-lived."
— Lonnie Folks, Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch

No more acting like a police chief

"Whatever questions I have about Lt. (Tim) Walsh are not important anymore. This issue has become a political football for almost two years and needs to be settled. If I were an alderman, I would vote yes just to end it and move on. Besides, Lt. Walsh has done a fine job as the acting police chief, so the vote is really just to remove the word 'acting' from his title."
— James Holten, Town and Country-Manchester Patch

And now for some huffing about puffing

"We quit doing business in bars and restaurants in Lake Saint Louis when they banned smoking, and now we will quit O'Fallon also. These cities have decided they do not want our tax-generating business there."
— Bullseye Tavern, O'Fallon Patch