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This in from IC Press Citizen:

Iowa City Police are investigating the death of an Iowa City mother and her four children in their east Iowa City home.

According to Iowa City Police Sgt. Troy Kelsay:

Iowa City Police received a 911 call about 6:31 a.m. directing them to 629 Barrington Road in the Windsor Ridge subdivision in east Iowa City. The call came from a cell phone and the caller immediately disconnected.

Police arrived at the scene and found the house unlocked. They entered the home, fearing for the family's safety, and found the bodies of Sheryl Sueppel and her four children. Sueppel's husband, Steven Sueppel, wasn't there and the family's tan Toyota Sienna minivan was missing. Police haven't confirmed the cause of death, but did say that the incident was not a shooting.

Police launched a search for Steven Sueppel, a former vice president at Hills Bank, who was recently indicted for embezzling more than half a million dollars from the bank.

Sad... so sad.

Maybe you've found it! Maybe being an advocate for the weak, poor and elderly is what you should do! There is nothing more noble than speaking for someone who has no voice!
I guess what Jaci and I are trying to say is you can't judge other people's motives and / or choices.
Life isn't fair or easy and then you die! And maybe the flat screen tv is the only comfort some people have. Who knows?
It would be nice if we could all do what we wanted to do but for the vast majority, we can't. But maybe we are! Maybe having a decent job that pays the bills, being able to put braces on Suzy, having fun with friends and family on the weekends is exactly what we want. Maybe being a soccer mom and volunteering at your kid's school, helping with homework and producing decent members of society is enough.

The "check into cash" places are a travesty. Yes, you are right. Its unfortunate that our government has legalized this type of business that used to only known to the Frankie the loan shark that'd take your knee caps if you didn't pay him. Last I'd heard the gov was doing something about. I'd be writing to your senators and reps and tell them that this needs to be put back in the queue.

Keeping up with the Jones' is a problem with some people in the US. But there are many others that are just trying to keep their heads above water. These places prey on the unfortunate. Jon- you have to remember that YOU are very fortunate. Not everyone has the opportunities that life has given you. Yes, you and John can work part time and make ends meet. But tell me... What are you paying for rent or mortgage? How about food costs? heating, electricity? Are you paying water, sewer, garbage bills? Do you have to travel/commute for work? How much do you have to spend on gas? What about kids? Do you have them? And if you do, do you have braces to pay for? What about the band trip to New York City? Does little Suzy have to stay at home with crocked teeth because you've decided that you want to play instead of having a full time job?

I live in a very modest home in an area with a low cost of living. I do have 2 car loans on used cars that are modest to most on the road these days. When you look at our "necessities" our budget is over $1850 a month. Included health and car insurance and you are looking at 2500/month. Now put $100 a week for groceries which is not that unreasonable. And you are close to $3000/month. Thats a $36k job needed just to keep a roof over your head. You need to make $18/hour at 40 hours for 50 weeks a year to make that kind of change.

Think about it a little longer before you get back on your soap box.