In the past few years, crime rates have been gone way up. I wonder why? I think the fact that it is now very rare that a person gets the punishment they deserve plays a very major role. Same with some people that seem to get away with tons of very serious stuff before being put in jail for a longer time than you go on vacation.

Just when it seemed we’d seen everything we were going to see in President George W. Bush’s eight-year White House run, when the major issues facing the nation seemed to be in focus and the national party conventions set the tone for what many say is the most important presidential campaign in their lifetimes, news breaks out that sets the nation on its ear.

I’m gonna tell you in no uncertain terms that I think the Napa Valley Register is an excellent newspaper.

Those who say they won't vote for the bailout because it is socialistic — that's like having a theory that children should learn to swim by just throwing them in the water, so you throw in your kid and watch them drown to uphold your theory.

Bloggermania II was Sturday at Veteran's Park in Yountville.

Let’s see.

Dear editor, Can anyone tell me when my right to quiet possession of my home was revoked? Daily, and especially on weekends, my home is shaken, rattled and rolled by motorcycles. Not just by any motorcycles, it’s that American classic: the Harley-Davidson.

Dear Editor, Thank you for “Your View” on Proposition 8 (“Vote no on Proposition 8,” Sept. 17), the ban on gay marriage. I agree with your editors that all Californians should reject this threat to equality.

The economy is on fire and Congress, the Media, and the voters are all fiddling while it burns. We need this bail out, and we need it fast, and it is bailing out not just the big money interests, it is bailing out you and me, it is bailing out everyone. Not enough people seem to get that urgency, and we need to, fast.

Barack Obama chose Delaware Sen. Joe Biden as his running mate ... what do you think of the choice?

(Editor's note: The comments on this crashed about 9:30 a.m Friday, right after McCain's announcement. We were able to rebuild most but not all of the comments)