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Former DA's office attorney suspended for conspiracy
Thanks Don. I was just wondering (sorry for the pun) about that as well. I don't think that's a good policy.— January 9, 2017 9:08 a.m.
Disabilities act a shakedown vehicle?
You definitely have a valid argument Don - the private lawsuits do some good. But my thought is that they do more harm than good. To me I think the lawyers filing these types of suits are the modern-day equivalent of the Old West bounty hunters. They're just going to go after the money and don't care if the principles of justice and fairness are upheld. Philosophically I think for criminal violations should be handled by the criminal justice system, code violations should be handled by the code enforcement system and so on. Civil disputes should be restricted to a single party trying to be made whole - no more, no less - as a result of damage suffered by another single party. Again, that's my philosophy and my personal way of waying the pros and cons - but you definitely have a valid argument and I certainly can't say that any of your arguments are wrong.— January 7, 2017 7:11 p.m.
Disabilities act a shakedown vehicle?
OK educate us. As of 1990 there were over 23,000 pages of federal laws. Why don't you educate us and explain how any person or business without a large legal staff could make sure they're compliant with 23,000+ pages of laws for a reasonable expense. I don't see how that's reasonable. Why don't you explain. "They’ve (laws) been accumulating, of course, for more than 200 years. When federal laws were first codified in 1927, they fit into a single volume. By the 1980s, there were 50 volumes of more than 23,000 pages." http://www.kowal.com/?q=How-Many-Federal-Laws-Are…— January 6, 2017 3:23 p.m.
Disabilities act a shakedown vehicle?
IMO, lawsuits should not be used as a way to enforce laws. Period. The costs to society almost always exceed the benefits (except to lawyers).— January 6, 2017 10:53 a.m.
Disabilities act a shakedown vehicle?
There have clearly been a lot of changes made over the years to comply with ADA - there are ramps, yellow bumps, special seating, special tables. You expect everyone in society to be able and willing to put unlimited time, money and resources into compliance with laws. That's not reasonable.— January 6, 2017 10:49 a.m.
Disabilities act a shakedown vehicle?
It is unfortunate that there is resentment directed towards the disabled. But if abuse of the ADA is partially responsible for that resentment (and I suspect it is) then I think the best thing to do is to point out the abuse of the law so that hopefully eventually legislators will change the laws. Don't blame the messenger.— January 6, 2017 10:10 a.m.
Trump economy: Boring in San Diego?
The following are "low hanging fruit" - changes to policies which greatly hurt the American working class and which easily could be changed (given the political will) 1. Stop rampant illegal immigration. 2. Change trade policies that hurt American manufacturing. 3. Stop the corruption on Wall St. What did the 3 most popular candidates offer to the American working class? Bernie offered 2 & 3 Trump offered 1 & 2 Hillary offered "You are deplorable"— December 29, 2016 4:07 p.m.
Even drought-tolerant trees die in San Diego
Perhaps CA should be in the lead in green energy. Gov. Brown's policies might be good for the entire world in the long run. It's doubtful, as I don't see how CA has the leverage to negotiate with China, Russia, and India regarding climate change policies. Until that happens, CA's energy and water usage has little effect on the entire world. But the policies are definitely bad for the vast majority of CA residents. Policies which force us to spend more money and more time for energy, water, and transportation do not help CA residents.— December 28, 2016 4:17 p.m.
City's pension liability zooms up by $937 million
Don just wrote an article about trees but I don't recall anything in that article about money growing on them. The current financial system is unsustainable. Promises have been made which will only be possible to fulfil in the event of explosive financial returns. It's not possible to provide for early retirements with large guaranteed pensions and still have reasonable taxes. We either need to start raising the retirement age - A LOT, lowering the defined pension benefits A LOT, or raising taxes A LOT. Probably some combination of the 3.— December 23, 2016 1:54 p.m.
City's pension liability zooms up by $937 million
Did you leave out an "s"? https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/boards-commis…— December 22, 2016 8:38 p.m.