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We've had 3 backyard hens for five years now and they have been a joy. I do believe that they should be treated just like any other pet, and recieve vetrinary care when needed, and be kept in warm, clean, secure conditions.

It's lovely to gather fresh eggs right in your own backyard, and it's handy to have them eat bugs and kitchen scraps. They are also a lot of fun to watch.

Our girls are very friendly, and run up to us as soon as we come outside (when they are free ranging). They even like to sit in our laps!

We've never had any problems with neighbors being bothered, and there are several houses on our street that have chickens.

posted 3 years, 6 months ago
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I think that this whole "scandal" is another great example of America's increasing squeamishness about sex. People really need to stop being so uptight, and stop worrying about what other people are doing behind closed doors.

Weather it is gay sex, hiring a prostitute, propositioning someone in a bathroom, etc. Consensual crimes have no place in a supposedly free society.

posted 4 years, 4 months ago
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I am so tired of politicians personal lives becoming such huge issues. It's no one's business who Sam or any other politician is sleeping with. Everyone lies about sex - he shouldn't have been asked about it in the first place.

Sam Adams has been wonderful for Portland and will be a wonderful Mayor. I really hope this whole scandal dies down quickly so that he can get back to work.

posted 4 years, 4 months ago
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