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Mr. Watchdog
So there are two separate issues that seem to be lumped together in this article by both the Mr. Watchdog and the author. Yes Carlsbad police notoriously harass the homeless, I have witnessed and intervened on numerous occasions, usually because police try to press loitering as the violation, However the second part of the article regarding RVs is being taken completely out of context. Recent efforts by the city and police to work together to ticket or reign in Recreational Vehicles is not based on the homeless. Along Carlsbad Blvd or the 101 for those of you unfamiliar with CBad's hubris issues, is a common place for large expensive RV's to take up residence on warm summer days, spawning lawn chairs and setups along the walking paths between Carlsbad Village Dr and Cannon. The large expensive toys often occupy the equivalent of more than 2 cars, sometimes 3. As parking has become a scarcity, it has been an outcry of citizens to put restrictions on how long these RV's can park here. Vehicles are now forced to park in the Tamarack lot which has or is becoming paid parking. These RV's don't just come alone. These beasts are often accompanied with towed vehicles or golf-carts so that bumbling beach goers can travel across the city to homes or businesses, leaving the RV to occupy 2 or 3 spaces. With the proximity to so many great and inexpensive camping locations nearby, it has become an issue. Unfortunately in this mix are a smattering of people who are truly living out of these RVs and trailers. However the distinction I would like to point out, is that none of the proposed changes against parking enforcement, seem to be aimed at residential neighborhoods but simply the beach areas which are packed all summer long with travelers who provide revenues to the city. I am not suggesting that those people who have resorted to living in an RV are less deserving of access to these pristine beaches, just that options are available to all users of the beaches to park in other areas and respectfully share this natural resource. Of course I do clearly agree that the Carlsbad Police department seems to target the homeless and less fortunate which is not a reflection of the generous and kind nature of this town that I have called home for 25 years of my life.— June 24, 2010 2:33 p.m.