Councilman proposes $500 littering fine
Cranley can put on a classic dog and pony show. He got his name in the papers, and local TV news. He can now claim he has cleaned up the city. His smoke and mirrors will only get him so far. He really is a hack politician.
Thursday, September 19, 2002
City Hall hears it from the west side
Price Hill and Westwood have been ignored recently, and they have been falling to pot. This was just a showbiz stunt, but it does get their issue a little more attention. Crime is spreading further into another neighborhood, and the City must get out in front of the problem. They don't need pointless litterbug laws; they instead need proactive policing. Say "FU" to the race baiters, and go bust the criminals.
Price Hill and Westwood have been ignored recently, and they have been falling to pot. This was just a showbiz stunt, but it does get their issue a little more attention. Crime is spreading further into another neighborhood, and the City must get out in front of the problem. They don't need pointless litterbug laws; they instead need proactive policing. Say "FU" to the race baiters, and go bust the criminals.
CityBeat: City Lights "News to Use: Strengthen the Picket Line" (2nd item)
It now goes without question that City Beat is clear in favor of the boycott. That was obvious to the casual reader, and City Beat may have even stated such previously. It became obvious with their article, which is akin to a public service announcement as to where and when people should go if they wish to participate in a protest against the AFL-CIO fund raising dinner. I wonder if the CJC boycotters are going to dress up in Pinkerton uniforms. Maybe, maybe not.
It now goes without question that City Beat is clear in favor of the boycott. That was obvious to the casual reader, and City Beat may have even stated such previously. It became obvious with their article, which is akin to a public service announcement as to where and when people should go if they wish to participate in a protest against the AFL-CIO fund raising dinner. I wonder if the CJC boycotters are going to dress up in Pinkerton uniforms. Maybe, maybe not.
Wednesday, September 18, 2002
CityBeat: Railing Against Transit Tax
I support Issue 7. Doug Trapp presented a good summary of the two campaigns For and Against Issue 7. Both camps seem to be playing to the stupid voter, but a majority of people would qualify as stupid, whether they vote or note. Therefore it just depends on who can play to the whims of the bigger mass of stupid people.
I support Issue 7. Doug Trapp presented a good summary of the two campaigns For and Against Issue 7. Both camps seem to be playing to the stupid voter, but a majority of people would qualify as stupid, whether they vote or note. Therefore it just depends on who can play to the whims of the bigger mass of stupid people.
CityBeat: Your Negro Tour Guide "Dead Man Walking"
The basic legal fact that Kathy and most people screaming for Jorg's head fail to realize is that Jorg was found not guilty on the assault charge. The jury was hung on the involuntary manslaughter charge. The involuntary manslaughter was alleged to have been caused by the assault. If he did not assault him, the underlying offense is taken out of play. The defense could argue that Roger Owensby Jr. was not assaulted, and that if he was not assaulted, his death was not legally involuntary manslaughter. Bottom line, all of the new evidence you have, short of an admission of guilt, will most likely not be enough to convict Jorge of involuntary manslaughter, assuming fair jury is seated, not one bent on ignoring the law and imposing emotional justice. That is why Mike Allen is not going to try Jorg again.
This explanation will never satisfy most who want blood. That is common for humans. We don’t do a great job of thinking with our heads. We tend to let our emotions run the show. I wish Kathy Wilson would take the time to use her head. She is looking for “Absolute Justice”, meaning she wants her emotions satisfied, not adherence to and fair application of the law.
The basic legal fact that Kathy and most people screaming for Jorg's head fail to realize is that Jorg was found not guilty on the assault charge. The jury was hung on the involuntary manslaughter charge. The involuntary manslaughter was alleged to have been caused by the assault. If he did not assault him, the underlying offense is taken out of play. The defense could argue that Roger Owensby Jr. was not assaulted, and that if he was not assaulted, his death was not legally involuntary manslaughter. Bottom line, all of the new evidence you have, short of an admission of guilt, will most likely not be enough to convict Jorge of involuntary manslaughter, assuming fair jury is seated, not one bent on ignoring the law and imposing emotional justice. That is why Mike Allen is not going to try Jorg again.
This explanation will never satisfy most who want blood. That is common for humans. We don’t do a great job of thinking with our heads. We tend to let our emotions run the show. I wish Kathy Wilson would take the time to use her head. She is looking for “Absolute Justice”, meaning she wants her emotions satisfied, not adherence to and fair application of the law.
Luken: Drop boycott lawsuit
Why does Luken want the CAC to drop this lawsuit? The boycotters don't have the constitutional right to use intimidation and indirect threats to force a party to a contract to break said contract. Even if the CAC loses, I hope they keep the boycotters tied up in court.
Why does Luken want the CAC to drop this lawsuit? The boycotters don't have the constitutional right to use intimidation and indirect threats to force a party to a contract to break said contract. Even if the CAC loses, I hope they keep the boycotters tied up in court.
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