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Most law officers live peaceful lives

01/22/12 5:00 AM
The domestic abuse charges against San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi seem to have revived old beliefs that law enforcement officers are more likely to beat their wives or girlfriends than the rest of the population. My husband has been a law enforcement professional for over 35 years. We have a great marriage that includes our fair share of arguments and bickering over nonsensical things. Never did I ever see even the slightest leaning toward violence from that man. Read More

Other stadiums are fighting fan violence

01/19/12 10:00 PM
With respect to the reported fan violence and vulgar language directed at fans wearing New Orleans Saints garb last weekend, I can tell you that the San Diego Chargers have put a “no tolerance” security policy in place for home games that includes both very visible yellow-jacketed security personnel along with uniformed police officers in between every pair of seat sections, and it has virtually shut down these idiotic incidents. Read More

Niners show they have what it takes

01/18/12 6:55 PM
A lot of 49ers fans witnessed a moment of miracle Saturday as the last 97 seconds sealed a victory against the New Orleans Saints. I know that up until that game, many San Franciscans did not believe the 49ers could go all the way. But the stoic performance they put up should have proven a point. Read More

Questions remain on high-speed rail

01/17/12 8:45 PM
It was good to read of BART’s extension into San Jose. Ultimately, it will be $3 billion spent for a desperately needed project, serving a pretty densely populated region. You will get no complaints from the commuters and other riders who benefit from a less-congested transportation alternative. I cannot say the same for the $98 billion (thus far) high-speed rail project, which I believe will end up being nothing more than an expensive amusement park ride for tourists. Read More

Questions remain on high-speed rail

01/16/12 11:32 PM
It was good to read of BART’s extension into San Jose. Ultimately it will be $3 billion spent for a desperately needed project, serving a pretty densely populated region. Read More

Clear Channel isn’t cleaning bus shelters

01/15/12 5:00 AM
Clear Channel is supposed to be responsible for keeping the bus stop shelters clean and free of graffiti and trash. They don’t. I recently rode the 47-Van Ness bus line from Fisherman’s’ Wharf to Market Street. I observed there were only two shelters that were clean. Read More

Seeking truth behind Mirkarimi allegations

01/12/12 9:14 PM
I have read of the domestic violence accusations against Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi with mixed feelings. After carefully looking at the facts, I don’t think a man who was about to be sworn in as sheriff would do something like this with so few days before his swearing-in ceremony. Also, there had not been any evidence of previous domestic violence in his household, and his wife did not contact the authorities herself. Read More

Dog owners should remember courtesy

01/11/12 8:58 PM
I take issue with the Dog Owners Group letter in Friday’s San Francisco Examiner, and particularly the reference to “divisive rhetoric.” There is a lot of anger brewing in this city over the behavior of dog owners in our shared public spaces. Read More

High-speed rail just another money pit

01/10/12 8:35 PM
The cost of the Golden Gate Bridge doubled; the cost of BART’s original 75-mile system rose slightly more so. The cost of the BART extension to San Francisco International Airport increased 63 percent. Such increases are mild by today’s “standards.” Read More

How to make cards convenient for cabs

01/08/12 4:36 PM
Reading the Thursday editorial, “Credit card fees hurting cabbies and passengers,” where the independent contractor cabbies are expected to accept credit cards for payment, I wonder if The City and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency are allowed to extend the federal law making U.S. currency a legal tender required to be accepted for payment. Read More
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