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Escondido traffic checkpoints take families' cars
In response to HeadonStraight: Far be it from me to suggest that a "housewife" could possibly be able to research an issue or have the background or education to come to informed and legitimate conclusions based on actual evidence such as the grant application or the law itself. That would be unbelievable, indeed! It is absolutely amazing to me that "housewives" are even allowed to vote! What a travesty! It seems that this "housewife" has done her homework. The City of Escondido appears to be violating the law, at least in the area of generating profit and not showing a public accounting of where the profit is going. Why is it that the City refuses to account for the use of the profits? If the profits are not being returned to the program, the law has been broken and the City should be prosecuted. I am sure that HeadonStraight does not believe that breaking the law to catch others breaking the law is responsible government. If the tow companies are so motivated that they are each willing to pay the City $100,000.00 for the contracts, these checkpoints are big business. If the City is interested in owning its own impound yard, it is surely profit motivated and should at least be investigated. Finally, many "housewives" have advanced degrees, comprehensive work experience, etc. I point to the First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Obama, as an example. Last time I checked, she is currently "just a housewife" holding no paid position. To suggest that she or others like her hold opinions that have little value is simply shortsighted and possibly misogynistic.— August 10, 2010 11:55 p.m.