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These last two comments are absurd. All sorts of candidates receive contributions from businesses. That does NOT mean that they're in their pockets, or that they are corrupt like the former heads of San Diego's redevelopment arms. And let's not forget that Whitburn has received his share of support from business owners and others with interests before the city. Only he received *less* support. And anyone trying to link Gloria's service on the housing commission to corruption is just playing sloppy politics. I don't just mean "dirty" politics, though it is certainly dirty. I mean sloppy. If you want to make a dig at a guy, find something you don't agree with, and take them to task. But have a little respect for decorum and don't malign someone's dedication to public service. That's the kind of trash-talk I expect from the Republicans like Palin, who so recently belittled her opponent for having worked hard as a community organizer. That's just mean politics. And it should be beneath all of us. I'm a Gloria supporter, and I'm proud of it. But when I read these comment threads, it's always the other folks who are questioning the other candidate's character, stretching the truth, or otherwise bringing the debate to a lower level. There are some policy differences between these candidates, and they should be the focus of comment. People can lionize their candidate, without tearing down their opponent. This trash-talk is unseemly. And it smacks of desperation. If you've got a real beef, write it out, and make your case. But leave the smear out of our politics. -CP— September 11, 2008 7:04 a.m.