" Judy you are right no one has to read your rantings, they are your opinion's. I have chosen to read it week after week. I will continue to do so. I have formed my own opinion after reading all you write. You are a jerk. And one of the best comedy routines out there. I hope to see you doing stand up soon "

" Just remember, Judy...without beauty on the inside, there is no beauty on the outside. "

" Conservatives? This column gives Auburn a bad name period. I'll bet the Citizen is the laughing stock of CNY journalism and it's sickening how they allow this evil woman's views to speak for our community. So glad I subscribe to the Post-Standard! "

" Happy Yule Judy..... did you know Shepherds whatch their flocks in April in Nazareth? Yes blindly follow...... oh Christmas was moved to Dec 25th by Constantine the Roman emperor, at the bequest of his mistress.... gee your holiday was soooooo built on family values... you stole the revelry, gift giving and the day from Pagans.... I hope someday your eyes are opened.... kinda how saddam felt when he got to the pearly gates and Allah told him he had it all wrong...... your gonna get that... Hey citizen, I suggest you open up her job and let guest editors get a chance to write pieces, bet your readership goes up..... "

" This column gives Conservatives a bad name. We absolutely need an argument that includes rational thought...Conservatives and Liberals alike lose the battle without reason. Religion may play a part, but it's not the entire part -- Judy, you do yourself, your newspaper, and your readers a great disservice by ignoring their intellects. Try using yours; see how it suits you. "

" I agree with Micheal Schillace 100%. He took the word right out of my mouth. "

" Michael Shillace's comments are the best I've ever read regarding Judy Ducayne's column. Isn't there a conservative in the area who can apply to the Citizen to do a better job than Ducayne? "

" The thing is, Judy, that a lot of Citizen readers want a conservative opinion from someone who can provide intelligent arguments consisting of good-reasoning and evidence. Yours rarely does. I read conservative Andrew Sullivan's columns on a regular basis. He is a conservative who writes from both the head and the heart. When you call Civil Unions nonsense, you do neither. You don't say WHY. You only fall on words like "traditional" and expect everyone to understand your reasons. For gays and lesbians, civil unions are not nonsense. For many of us who believe in equal rights, they are not nonsense. I can half-understand why you might not want your church to sanction gay marriage, but to say that the law cannot offer civil unions because you personally are against homosexuality strikes me as more nonsensical than the fact that gays want legal recognition of their unions. I am a Catholic myself, and I don't think there's anything wrong with feminine images of God. In the Bible, the Spirit of God is often referred to as "sophia", a feminine word for Wisdom. God is also described as "womb-like." God as "Father" is not meant to be taken literally. It is a way that humans might understand the divine. God imagery also includes light, wind, and fire. But God is not literally any of these. Further, the Church does not teach that God has a physical body with a penis. Why should female imagery be prohibited? Especially when the Bible itself, at times, employs it? Feminism, as a philosophy, does not require male-hating. Hating men would be a contradiction of many of feminism's central tenets. Saying that feminists hate men is creating a nice straw man for you to attack. I've been a fan of the "liberal vs. conservative" columns in the Citizen since they started. The reason I don't like your column is because it usually contains opinion after opinion (along with a lot of poor attempts at humor), without any reflection, reason, or evidence-- much like Bill Kufs television program. It's not a matter of "if you don't like it, don't read it." It's just that a lot of us want the space in the paper to be taken up by something that will make us think. If your column were an online blog, I simply wouldn't bother reading it, but it takes up precious space in our local paper, space that many of us want to be filled with something else-- not necessarily our own point-of-view, but something worth reading. "

" My only problem with Judys' opinions is that some of them have absolutely no intellectual backing whatsoever. And, as a Christian, it disgusts me when I see others narrowly interpreting and using the Bible in order to reinforce their own opinions, and to make them sound like God's will. "

" Judy, Simply keep writing and rendering unvarnished opinion. The fact that you draw so much heated commentary simply points out the fact that stuck pigs squeal. Don't be defensive, don't be offensive - simply be yourself and let the pigs squeal. It says much more about the pigs than it says about you. "

" Judy, I am a married, Roman Catholic, 26 year old male with a three year old daughter. I agree with your article 100%. Keep up the good work! "

" Oh and Judy...you say that women should leave manly bussiness to men. Well then, aren't you contradicting your own way of thinking by writing for this column? Writing an article for a newspaper is something, that,according to "tradition" should be done by men. And since the only reason you seem to believe anything is because it fits with "tradition",(instead of using any other rationales to back up your believes) I wonder why you don't adhere to the archaic tradition of women not writing articles for the paper.(For those who may think otherwise,I am in no way saying that I believe that women shouldn't be allowed to write what they want in the newspaper, I am trying to make a point) "

" To Kat. No offense, do you really believe that if a woman is out working and has a job, it will lead the children to street violence? I take offense to that. I am 16 years old, my mother holds a steady job, and I assure you I am not getting into any trouble. Besides, you said that violent crime among children has gone up. If you'd bother to research that, you'd realize that violent crime among children has actually gone down. "

" I COMPLETLY AGREE with you. I too believe that the men should do the manly work. My jobs in the home are to clean, cook, and take care of the children. I shave my legs regularly, and do my hair for my husband. I believe that my husband after working 8 long hours should have something beautiful to come home to. My personal thought on this is 100 years ago, as the disgruntled readers described there were alot less crime. They should think why? 100 years ago mothers knew where their children were, now-a-days children run ramped like wild beast, and the only ones to tame them are the police, when they are put in prison. So I too raise my children in the “archaic” ways. Teaching them respect for others, loyalty to God, and honor of their parents, as well as proper men and women behavior. So I say KODOS to you and your husband. God Bless You "

" Judy.....go lay down. "

" Judy, you are only tolerant of those that believe the same as you. Why didn't the editors of this paper print your column with the picture of you wearing your white hood and robe? "

" Judy - If we exercise tolerance while we read your column, will you do the same when you write it? "

" Judy-if you're going to give it out you must be able to take it. You should be made to do research on your opinions as people may actually read your column by accident and think you know what you are writing about, thereby causing undue bigotry... someone help her, I'm not tolerant enough!! "

" YOU SCARE ME!!! "

" You think women should leave manly business to men. What qualifies as manly business? You have written at length about local politics, so I assume you think that isn't just the business of men. Is earning a living just for men? What about single mothers? You may disapprove of divorce, but many women end up as single mothers through no faults of their own, even in your view. What about widows, can they work? And you believe all women should shave their legs. Why? You are always spouting off about God's wisdom, well God designed women to have hairy legs. Shaving legs is no more or less a fashion statement than tattoos and body piercings. Judy, I hope for your childrens' sakes (presuming you have children) that you never end up as a single mother who has to support them because you are clearly unprepared to take on the burden of supporting a family in the real world. "

" Well you did it this time,Judy, went and ticked me off. Up until now I have rather enjoyed your columen. But the remark that pets should not be substitute children bothers me. I hate human children, have an absolute disdain for them (taught to me by my own parents) and realized long ago I would never make a good parent. However, I love dogs and have opened my home up to many dogs that our disposable society no longer wanted. Yes, my dogs probably substitute as human critters, but it works for me and my family. I also have an absolute disgust towards animal-haters. Your column does have one good purpose-paper training. "

" women's "liber?" - try "libber" Judy and for god's sake use your spell check. "

" There's a difference between having "strong opinions" and respect for others' opinions, lifestyles, etc. It is yet another thing to have "strong opinions" that one cannot back up with strong and rational argument and that lack respect for the dignity of others. I find it difficult to respect your opionions because you are so close-minded toward others and fail to back up your position with educated fact. You are certainly entitled to your opinions and were it not for the the women's and civil rights movement you undoubtedly would not have a forum in which to air your grievances. As a college educated, single mother by choice, Pagan, pro-choicer, supporter of gay marriage, I highly doubt you would find me worthy of respect or even consider an educated, civil debate on our divergent views. But that is where we differ in our respect for humanity. "

" Judy keep up the good work. You have the right to express your opinion just as the others do that posted comments. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! "

" Judy you are a opinion columinist?- That's just bad grammer. Of course little girls do not need silly schooling because their husbands will solve all their problems and do all their thinking when they grow up. You then proceed to say that those liberals couldn't handle being wrong all the time! What?How can your's be an opinion- no right or wrong- but those pesky liberals opinions are wrong? Please explain your thought process. Why do you have a job? Oh wait you JUSTIFY things when you go against your own norm so it fits for you. And as far as men not being able to say the things you (think) you can- wrong again. 1st you can't say those things either- not acceptable- and of course you have been brain washed by men into believing they are so "discriminated" against- get over it Judy. By the way The constitution seperates religion and government for a reason- just look at those countries who only have one religion- all war torn over a religious belief- sending people to their death for thinking or believing something different. Why don't you go to one of those countries where everyone is told how to think and believe. You would be happier in a place that only allows your opinion. This is my country too and I believe our constitution is to insure equal rights to EVERYONE- not everyone except Gays, or Witches, or Pagans. And I also get to disagree with you and speak my opinion too. "

" You say that those who preach tolerance should first practice it when they read your column. Well, perhaps they would do that if your column contained any-oh I don't know-tolerance toward anybody else who is not a Christian Conservative like yourself. On the subject of gay marriage, for instance,I would like to tell you that saying that homosexuals should not have the right to get married IS denying them a personal freedom that they deserve in this country. I am not a homosexual, but that doesn't mean I cannot be tolerant towards those that are. This is because I realize that it is not my decision to make, and that I should not push my opinion on others. Another topic I would like to discuss is abortion. You seem to think that those who believe in legalizing abortion WANT to have children killed. That is not the case at all, and if you think that way you should crawl out of your hole. People such as my self who supprt legalized abortion only do so, because we realize that if it were illegal, it would still occur, but be far less safe. It would be performed in back alleys, by shady criminals hoping to make a buck, and then the mother, not just the child she is carrying, would most likely die as well.I consider making abortion legal the lesser of 2 evils. I in no way condone any women who wishes to have an abortion, but I also realize that, if that woman were desperate enough, she would go through with the operation, even if it was illegal, which would be highly dangerous. The problem with people like you is that you seem to only see the world in black and white, good and evil. The truth of the matter is that there are grey areas in almost all situations. On the subject of the "Merry Christmas" controversy, I believe you have been very close minded. I personally do not care one way or another if the clerk at WalMart tells me "Merry Christmas!" or "Happy Holidays!" as I am leaving the store. Tell me then, how it can offend you SO much, if a clerk says happy Holidays. They are merely trying to tell everybody, no matter what holiday they celebrate, to feel joy. I am a Christian, and I DO realize that others do not believe the same as I do, and that their religion deserves equal respect. You ask,"How could the word Christmas offend anyone?" While, I'll ask you a similar question:How can the phrase "Happy Holidays" offend anyone? Does it offend you, because you believe that your religion is vastly superior to that of anyone else? That seems like the only logical reason in my mind. I honestly believe that the reason that America is becoming one of the most hated countries in the world is because it's representatives are close minded individuals such as yourself.(phew, that was a long rant!) "

" What's wrong with that? I think the women's movement gave women choices, and if a woman decides that she believes in women having their place and men having theirs then that is her opinion. You may not agree with her, but it's hers and you can't take it away. Nor is she wrong for having it! Also, for getting into the 21st century, she's already there. I don't think a woman from the 30s, 40s, or 50s would speak or write with as much gall, passion, and honesty of opinion as Ms. Ducayne has! Keep it up! "

" It seems that you believe in a life that follows many social behaviors of women from the 1950's and earlier. Unfortunately for the readers of this newspaper you forgot that women of that era weren't asked for their opinions and kept their mouths shut. "

" I can respect a strong woman who can stand up for her opinions but,Judy,you are coming from a woman of the 1930s,1940s, & 1950s...Come on girlfriend!! get in the 21st century!! "