READER ROUNDUP: 'A Rotten Shame'

Johnston: "This is a rotten shame! There is NO REASON why there shouldn't be a beautiful memorial at that site...9 years already! That is why people do not like to live or stay in RI, too much politics. I realize it is sacred ground to those who perished there, but all those involved truly deserve a peaceful, clean, spot to reflect." — Jenn, commenting on Op-Ed: Nine Years Since The Station Fire — Now What?

Coventry:"Marijuana has proven medicinal purposes and needs to be taken seriously. We do not advocate pot heads but it can be regulated and taxed and help our economy and our sick, unlike cigarettes and alcohol. As with anything there are those that will abuse the system, that doesn't mean we can't find a way to make this work." — Robin, commenting on New Poll Shows Rhode Islanders Support Decriminalizing Marijuana

Cranston: "Taxpayers of Cranston should kiss this developer's feet! Anyone willing to spend money in Rhode Island deserves a medal!" — Cranston resident, commenting on Garden City Revamp Gets Planning Commission OK

East Greenwich: "Those of us who read and care about our environment will do what is right whether there are laws or not but those of us who dont give a damn, need to be forced to "do the right thing." — ratcat1, commenting on Plastic Bags: Ocean State Eyesore

Narragansett: "For those who are uncertain and undecided about it, please go for it ... It changed completely my view of life and it strongly broaden my horizons." — Jan M, commenting on Take Your Talents Abroad

North Kingstown: "Any and all opportunities for cost savings should be implemented avoiding tax increases. It’s unfortunate that the SC is reluctant to be fiscally responsible." — NKRI Transparency, commenting on NK School Committee OKs $58,7 Million School Budget

South Kingstown: "Recycling paper is not as sustainable as cutting down less trees. That's why we can pair a ban on plastic bags with a fee on paper bags - that gives people the incentive to bring reusable bags, which is what we want." — Seamus Sullivan, commenting on Letter: South Kingstown's Plastic Problem

Woonsocket: "Mo-money, mo-money, mo-money. 1 Million, 2 Million, 3 Million? How high can we go, we'll never know........... Here come the Feds, here come the Feds, watch out now cause here come the Feds." — Steve, commenting on WED Likely Headed for Another Deficit