Week in Comments: Is a Dollar Too Much To Pay to Park in U. City?

There's a good group of comments here this week from our readers in Patchland, with keen observations, outright endorsements and blunt rejection—ouch! Try the comment button yourself. It doesn't bite. 

On Maplewood-Brentwood Patch's :  "As a parent, I find today's schools confusing. My son is 10. His grades are not given in the universal terms of As or Bs, but satisfactory or not. What does that mean? To me Satisfactory is A, but to him is that a C?"
— BarbieJo

On Eureka-Wildwood Patch about : "I do not believe you can prepare a young adult for our modern world with a piece of paper, a book and a pencil."
— Paige

On University City Patch, : "Pay for parking may gain $210,000 in revenue for the city, but at what opportunity cost to local business?"
— Paul

"I refrain from going into downtown St. Louis because of parking charges, and many others are doing the same."
— Holston Black Jr.

"People will just park in adjoining neighborhoods to find that 'free' spot. So property owners will have to put up with up with less parking on their own streets and more noise and more trash."
— Jeff

On Ballwin-Ellisville Patch about a recent : "The quality of public education in Rockwood is directly related to my property value. If the schools begin to suffer so will my property value. "
— Robert George 

On an O'Fallon Patch article : "To most people, a balanced budget means spending no more than what you take in. Contrary to Ms. Hibbeler's comment, O'Fallon has often spent more than it's taken in."
— just the facts please

On Maryland Heights Patch's Moms Talk on : "I think it's important to keep the computer and phone in the main room of the house. I think too many kids get into trouble when they are able to hide their activity from their parents."
— Andrea Snowden

On Florissant Patch the : "Why should we vote for any of the current School Board members when they voted to pay for the current superintendant's insurance after he leaves???"
— TZparent

On Creve Coeur Patch a nurse discusses : "The problem is that parents either don't care or their employers make it EXTREMELY difficult for them to take a sick day."
— Jennifer

On St. Charles Patch, a preview of : "What a fun show. I am enjoying the laughter. Everyone is doing an amazing job!! The acting is great...the singing is amazing....the dancing is fun!! Thanks for a great show!!!"
— Deanna Breeden

On Chesterfield Patch a : "I LOVE onion rings. Cheeburger Cheeburger has the absolute best! They are not thick, just the right size. Not greasy."
— Tricia