Comments from Patchland: The Girl Scout Menace; and It’s Election Season

This week’s edition of Comments from Patchland show off the warm and touching side of our readers. It also reminds us, as if we needed reminding, that there’s an election next week. And tell me this: What’s a Brazilian Blowout?

: The story about a memorial cross in memory of a child killed a decade ago elicits mothers reply.
“I'm Michael's Mom and he is missed every day. It's very hard to believe that it will be 10 years this September. It sometimes feels like it was just yesterday. He was loved very much by his mother and ‘twin’ brother and is so dearly missed.”
— Donna Palasky, Eureka-Wildwood Patch

: Column about changes in the city get'em riled up.
"I don't understand why you are still living in Maryland Heights if you are so unhappy here. Please stop bad-mouthing what I think is a very nice place to live. It's people like you who ruin it for the rest of us."
— Andrea Snowden, Maryland Heights Patch

: Read it just to learn what a "Brazilian Blowout" is.
"As a mom, you have to worry about gluten, saturated fats, exercise, nutrition, vaccinations, socialization, organization and finances. I think as a mom who wants to look my best, using hair products, straighteners, blow driers, etc. can be just as harmful as a Brazilian Blowout."
— joanne espenshade, O'Fallon Patch

: Addressing the Girl Scout menace.
"Has the Department of Homeland Security ever investigated where all the Girl Scout Cookie dollars go? For all we know, these little girls could be raising money for nefarious causes. Did you ever notice that they all wear the same gang 'colors' and they have secret signals and handshakes? Bravo to the Hazelwood City Council for courageously protecting us from this menace."
— Patrick, Hazelwood Patch

: Gee, is it election season?
"The current Mehlville fire board needs to have statues made in their honor.Thanks to all of them for restoring my faith in government."
— George Jonas, Mehlville Patch

: The gift that keeps on giving.
"It is understandable that the people that scream the loudest against the cameras are going to be the ones who are getting the tickets or are having to stop for a red light when they are used to just running them…. We are tired of the criminals being catered to!"
— Jan, Fenton-High Ridge Patch

: Too bad the kids can't vote, right?
"Previous outside publications have described the many attributes our communities have to offer. Our children and our schools are the foundations and the springboards to our thriving communities and continued prosperity."
— Cathy Klepser, Wentzville Patch

: Wonder who taught adults to become angry?
"Teaching kids to become angry because something wasn't handed to them is a real disservice to our community and leads to frustration instead of positive action."
— 3rd Ward Rogue, University City Patch

: Outrage during an election? Really?
"We have an alderman who attaches his name to something he hasn't even read? I wonder how many bills have failed because Mr. Ryan couldn't be bothered to read the bills but was assured by a 'friend' that he should vote a certain way?"
— Kim Raile Smith. Town and Country-Manchester Patch

: An example for all of us.
“My heart goes out to this family. They have suffered a tragedy that few of us could bear. I, too, am the parent of a child who suffers from an incurable disease. It's impossible to describe the helplessness and fear that overtakes you when you hear the words describing your kid's affliction.”
— Ward 2 Resident, Ballwin-Ellisville Patch