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Wake Up, Speak Up
Thank you Refried or Carolyn. You have now shown that I was correct in post #1 where I pointed out that this is not an article but an op-ed piece. I would like you to present your words to any journalism class and see what they think: “I think that you will find, some of the time, that articles do seem to take a side because the person reporting the issue either cannot have access to those representing the other side of the issue, has limited access to the other group, or simply wishes to present the article from a certain perspective.” Carolyn, you filled out a speaker card in opposition, you publicly spoke, you ignored speaking with the proponents, you only interviewed the opponents, you changed the actual report and then you wrote an article. What part of the above am I making up? Please – no parallels just admit that this is what you did, a sincere apology and we can all move along.— April 10, 2010 5:29 p.m.
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Time to point out the factual mistakes and biased subtleties made in this article: ACTUAL TEXT FROM THE OFFICIAL REPORT: On August 18, 2009, Council District 2 staff member Thyme Curtis, former Northern Police Division Captain (now Chief) Shelly Zimmerman and Community Parks I Deputy Director Clay Bingham met with the Friends of Kate Sessions Park group and other interested community residents to discuss their concerns regarding alcohol consumption at Kate Sessions Park. MANY community members were present and the discussion included a wide range of viewpoints. THREE commitments were agreed to at the meeting and they were 1) a consensus for a one year evaluation before considering a 24 hour ban 2) targeted enforcement at the park by the Police Department and 3) trim shrubbery and place a portable toilet in the area where public urination was occurring Carolyn’s spin: On August 18, 2009, council district 2 staff member Thyme Curtis, former Northern Division police captain (now chief) Shelley Zimmerman, and Community Parks I deputy director Clay Bingham met with the Friends of Kate Session Park group and a FEW community residents to discuss their concerns regarding alcohol consumption at the park. During that meeting, it was agreed that there would be a one-year evaluation before considering a 24-hour ban. (Very subtle Carolyn, (FEW and ommisions) Carolyn, if you had read the Friends handout you would have noticed and reported that 4 public meetings were held after August 18, 2009 and all solutions were discussed. The consensus was watching the problem will not solve all the issues and a proposal to change Kate Sessions Park from its current status of 12 hour restriction to 24 hour was agreed upon. ACTUAL TEXT FROM THE OFFICIAL REPORT: The Police Department indicated there were no exceptional enforcement issues, including alcohol, at Kate Sessions Park, with the exception of the July 4,2010 holiday. Carolyn’s spin: SDPD has "REPEATEDLY" indicated that there have been “no exceptional enforcement issues, including alcohol, at Kate Sessions Park, with the exception of the July 4, 2010 holiday.” Once again Carolyn you changed the report by inserting the word "REPEATEDLY". Carolyn, you filled out a speaker card in opposition, you publicly spoke, you ignored speaking with the proponents, you only interviewed the opponents, you changed the actual report and then you wrote an article. Unless the rules were changed, Pulitzer will not be calling, you took a position and thus became an advocate. Refriedgringo, Freedom, Topdogg, I welcome your thoughts concerning the above inaccuracies. In your replies, can you leave my mom out of it? Thanks.— April 10, 2010 12:33 p.m.
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Topdogg- Somehow I have a feeling you are not housebroken. However, you take direction well. Next post please work in sexual preference, racial profile, political affiliations and of course don’t forget to talk about my mom.— April 9, 2010 8:52 p.m.
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Freedom,please put the beer bong down. Here is the notice on FB. HEY ALL- THERE IS A MEETING OF PARK AND REC TO TAKE testimony and vote on the 24 hour ban- Community Parks I Area committee on April 7th at 7:00 p.m. at Doyle Recreation Center, 8175 Regents Road, La Jolla. Get there early for parking and a seat. You will be allowed to speak 2-3 minutes to oppose a ban; save our beautiful park for responsible alcohol use! Thanks! March 30 at 7:54pm I stand corrected on the number of fans, it is 1828, sorry. Topdogg, thanks for your meaningful insights. The use of Morons and idiots really helped in making your point. Next post, try Nazis or Hitler or scumbags.— April 9, 2010 7:09 p.m.
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Nice op-ed piece Carolyn. There are just a few things you left out. Public notice – you forgot to mention that there is a Facebook page dedicated to the issue of alcohol at Kate Sessions Park with 1856 followers and notice of this meeting was posted on it 10 days before the meeting by your featured speaker. Ooops. How about the first speaker in opposition, you know, the guy who stated his frat bros are binge drinkers and they need a public park for their habit? That speaks for its self. Let’s not forget your comment, we need to educate the public. What are you talking about? Are you suggesting a pop quiz be completed before purchasing a keg? I don’t understand what this article was about. Was it 6 community groups were paid off for their votes in favor of the proposal? Is it Life, liberty and the pursuit of a beer bong? Is it that anyone who supports the proposal is a mean person?— April 9, 2010 8:55 a.m.