" No kidding! I think we all read the "reasons" in the paper! Okay - it wasn't just "clam bake tickets" ....the point being, they are all trumped up ridiculous petty charges - set forth because 2 people (Fred and Joe) didn't want to respect their boss at work....they wanted Dave Gould for Sheriff and anytime Lt. Langler tried to do HIS job and bring some order back to their workplace - it was thrown is his face that "he was just doing that because they didn't support Sheriff Outhouse"! Are you kidding me?!?!? How frustrating to have to deal with such little people like that! I THOUGHT Dave Gould was smarter than that ... but apparently I (and many others) were wrong! He is no class act! "

" The solution to the parades is that unless you are organizing the parade then what is done by the organizers is what they chose to do. Unless you take over or start your own parade then what is done is their choice. If you don't like the content of the parade then don't go. Drive to another community where the parade is to your liking. I am sure that the organizers of the parade are not intending to disrespect Memorial Day and they are doing their best to put on a good community show in honor of veterans. Just keep your opinions to yourself and be thankful that these people put in a big effort to present this parade. As my mom told me "if you have nothing good to say then say nothing" and don't force your standards on others. "

" Langler was not suspended for JUST the clambake issue, it goes a little deeper than that, ask some of the local businesses what went on, it will all come out in the end...David Gould IS a CLASS ACT "

" Perrine Street Potholes, who cares? Answer nobody, unless you live on the right side of the tracks along South Street! "

" The "electronic gun" doesn't "set off" IED's; it jams the radio signal, and only works on remote-detonated IED's. If the IED is pressure-plate activated, like the one that blew up my son's truck, it's useless. "

" I think at this point everybody knows that Sheriff Gould played a major role in Lt.Langlers suspension. He may have not made the charges, but he is the man with the POWER,that could make it all happen. He is the driving force behind the suspension. What bothers me the most is that he wants to remove himself from the situation. Could it be because he knows deep down that Lt.Langler didn't deserve this harsh punishment and he could have handled this in a less aggressive manner? Now he regrets listening to two men like Fred and Joe and getting himself involved? Sheriff Gould is the man who dictates what goes on in his own dept. He is the one who put the stamp of approval on the suspension and THEN passed it on to our county manager, attorney, etc. They just did his dirty work for him. He didn't want to look associated with the whole mess because he knew it wasen't a fair deal and that Lt.Langler was being pushed out. I think this has become so contraversial because Lt. Langler has alot of respect and purely a connection with the residents of Cayuga County.I know everyone is getting sick of hearing this, but it is the truth.Nobody is saying that the election between Gould and Outhouse didn't get nasty, but it came from every direction. Meaning jailers, deputies, county workers, etc. If Sheriff Gould would have played it smart he would have taken care of this in house like he was advised by many to do. He went to far. Now he is trying to run from it.I think at this time most people feel there are bigger fish to fry then a man like Lt.Langler who was very strong in his belief,for his boss, Sheriff Outhouse. Truth be know that Lt.Langler would have done the same for Sheriff Gould. if just given the chance. "

" Once again the potholes on Perrine St. are horrible. Bobbing and weaving with your car because you dont want to hit one. FIX THE POTHOLES. Its time, good weather is here. "

" How high are these water bills? I don't live in Auburn but I pay about $70 a month and water my small lawn frequently. "

" Get yourselves a nuclear reactor. Lots of high paying jobs, oil independance, government subsidies and real cheap energy! "

" The only "future" Auburn has with a casino is one infinitely bleaker than the one it has now. When are the people pushing this nonsense gonna realize that this is Auburn is not much different than any other small rural town in America suffering through the evisceration of American small businesses through the trade policies and greed of Big Business? A casino is such an obvious trap--a carrot dangling in front of a dumb mule, waiting to lead it into the bankruptcy corral. "

" Auburn has no future without a casino? So the fact that Auburn was once the residence of Harriet Tubman, William Seward, and the birthplace of sound film mean nothing? I'd rather see the Schine Theater fixed up than a casino. "

" It's ridiculous to say that Auburn does not have a future if they don't get a casino. The opposite is true; it will create some jobs but ultimately it won't be able to compete with Turning Stone. If it is run by the Indians, the profits go in their pockets; if it is run by another entity, it will lose money because of the percentage of the casino proceeds that are taken by the state. Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs are two relatively local prime examples where this is happening. There are many other avenues to be taken to build Auburn's future; continued expansion of the college, exploration of alternative energy opportunities and continuing to foster the small business climate that exists are just a few examples. I find it ironic that the people in Two Cents who complain about not having enough money to pay their school taxes, water bills,etc. are endorsing something that sucks money out of most people's pockets. "

" Would everyone get over the candy issue. I don't see how throwing candy has anything to do with the meaning of Memorial Day. "

" When will the Mayor of Union Springs do something about the crosswalks. There is numerous pedestrians, all ages, that try to cross in the 1 walk that is located at the US PO and have to quickly dodge the traffic that is doing well over 30mph. You would think with the Park and the Schools this would be a must have. "

" how else can you get them to enjoy a parade? The younger ones do not understand the Memorial theme. "

" I don't blame Sheriff Gould for not wanting to be associated with the suspension of Lt.Langler. The charges are so petty, that its a waste of the taxpayers money and county time. "

" Come on 'interesting reading', ppl ignore that lengthy stuff anyway. I didn't read, nor will half of the narrow minded ppl who read this stuff. "

" If Sheriff Outhouse left office on Jan.1,2007, (when Sheriff Gould was sworn in) then how could he have nothing to do with Lt.Langlers suspension? His suspension started sometime in March. Also why dosen't he want to be connected with the suspension anyway? I can only figure because the whole county thinks it's a waste of the taxpayers money to have someone with Lt. Langlers reputation dragged through the mud over such ridiculous charges. So he wanted his men to sell clambake tickets and support Outhouse. BIG DEAL! A man shouldn't lose there job over it.Just admit it Sheriff Gould, you messed this one up, BIG TIME!! "

" Has anyone else noticed the Auburn Fire Dept. waxing the trucks! The other day I went by one of the stations and looked like they were painting tools! Good to see maybe there is some pride showing! Keep up the good work! "

" Griping about the land claim, shooting down a possibility for a casino and numerous jobs. Since it is the NATIVE AMERICANS some seem to condemn them,But what about the NON-AMERICAN INDIANS that our government so greatly helps out.Same ones who are also tight fisted with their money and send it back to their own country and do not like to really pay any kind of decent wages. How come no one b$tches about them?? Build the damn casino and give all a chance for a job regardless of where it is at. "

" I agree with the response concerning the rise in water bills this quarter...Mine almost tripled...what's that about? I could see if I filled a pool or watered the gardens of everyone who lives on Lake Ave. but Common! Im wondering if I can afford to do laundry and take a shower inteh upcoming quarter...It's ridiculous. Why are we paying so much for something we have an abundance of here on planet earth??? "

" I cannot believe how high our water bill is. It's just my wife & I living there, too. What is going on there??? Taking lessons from the Oil companies??? "

" HEADQUARTERS GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC General Orders No.11, WASHINGTON, D.C., May 5, 1868 The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet church-yard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit. We are organized, comrades, as our regulations tell us, for the purpose among other things, "of preserving and strengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors, and marines who united to suppress the late rebellion." What can aid more to assure this result than cherishing tenderly the memory of our heroic dead, who made their breasts a barricade between our country and its foes? Their soldier lives were the reveille of freedom to a race in chains, and their deaths the tattoo of rebellious tyranny in arms. We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the nation can add to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders. Let no wanton foot tread rudely on such hallowed grounds. Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic. If other eyes grow dull, other hands slack, and other hearts cold in the solemn trust, ours shall keep it well as long as the light and warmth of life remain to us. Let us, then, at the time appointed gather around their sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds above them with the choicest flowers of spring-time; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved from hishonor; let us in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us a sacred charge upon a nation's gratitude, the soldier's and sailor's widow and orphan. It is the purpose of the Commander-in-Chief to inaugurate this observance with the hope that it will be kept up from year to year, while a survivor of the war remains to honor the memory of his departed comrades. He earnestly desires the public press to lend its friendly aid in bringing to the notice of comrades in all parts of the country in time for simultaneous compliance therewith. Department commanders will use efforts to make this order effective. By order of JOHN A. LOGAN, Commander-in-Chief N.P. CHIPMAN, Adjutant General Official: WM. T. COLLINS, A.A.G. "

" What do fire trucks have to do with Memorial Day and military vets, they should be stopped as well. "

" you obviously didn't read the district newsletter "

" seen candy thrown at a parade until I landed in Auburn. It is strange to see. "

" Ignorance rears its ugly head in the form of close-minded insults. What do classic cars have to do with Memorial Day? Why not kick them out too! "

" Sheriff Gould has EVERYTHING to do with Lt. Langler'ssuspension! The day it came across his desk, he chose to put his hands up and claim "I have nothing to do with this!" One known fact here is this, when a piece of paper such as this comes across the Sheriff's desk, one of 2 things can happen... #1 he can STOP it right then and there or #2 he can do what he did....let it slither on by! He could stop it TODAY if he chose to! But, for his own political reasons, he chooses NOT to! "

" To "TheKidinMe"-what in the world are you teaching your children? I have 2 kids and they know what a memorial day parade means and it is not about the candy. It is to honor those serving and the fallen. Do your kids even know that! I think you are a very ignorant person which means your children will probably grow up the same way. Too bad for the kids. By the way, the throwing of candy is dangerous and I do not know why it is allowed. I thought it was going to be banned from parades. Candy is for Halloween-not a Memorial Day Parade. "

" If students are absent and don't attend school, state aid is withheld. Part of the money you get is based on the number of students you have. Students don't show up, less money from the state, more money you have to pay. "

" Ummm... my kids attend school and so do all of my close friends. Get a grip buddy and make some sense before writing to two-cents. "

" How in the world does throwing candy take away from a parade? isn't the parade not for the children anyway. I think that is very selfish to say a thing like that and typical attitude around here. I can tell you that my children had a great time and that is what it is all about. "

" This electronic gun really wouldn't save that many lives. If you knew where the IED's were to aim this electronic gun at, wouldn't you be able to just avoid them. "

" I'll bite... do tell, "why military is not allowed to use an electronic gun that will set off all IEDs it is aimed at" "