Word on the street - Sept. 17, 2009

The city of Colfax removed the big red slide from Schmuck Park after receiving complaints it might give kids slivers. Do you think they made the right decision?

Clayton Lord, Colfax

“No. The big red slide’s been there forever. I used to play on it when I was a kid, and I want (my kids) to ride it too.”

Tara Walters, St. John

“Definitely. I have five children that play in the park.”

Have they ever gotten splinters?

“No they haven’t. But I wouldn’t want them to.”

Dave Hill, Sr., Palouse

“No. Plain and simple. There’s a big slide that’s high and made of metal in Palouse’s park that I played on as...