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Bersin Unconvincing in Describing His Self-Confessed Goofs
He's a pretty tough, not to say ruthless, guy. In my dealings with him when he was Superintendent, he would listen really well, identify problems quickly, do what was needed to get what was needed. He believed in what he was doing, supported and promoted those who got on board with the Blueprint, crushed those who wouldn't. Smart as he was, I don't think he ever grasped the situation with bilingual education here.— May 14, 2010 8:42 a.m.
Bersin Unconvincing in Describing His Self-Confessed Goofs
LOLOL!!! Ya killing me, Grasca, ya killing me!! :)— May 14, 2010 1:50 a.m.
Nothing normal about Normal Heights
Actually pit bulls were chosen and bred specifically for their fighting tendencies. Originally they were bull baiters, which is where the bull part of the name pit bull comes from, then they were bred for dog fighting. Everything about their nature, therefore, is about violence and maiming and killing other animals, and let's face it coldly, a dog can't distinguish one animal species from another, a cat from a baby. The tendency of the human heart is to wish to believe that dogs are companionable creatures. They are in fact animals, with all that implies.— May 13, 2010 11:50 p.m.
Nothing normal about Normal Heights
Pit bull and pit bull mix breeds have been shown in study after study, in America, Canada, and the UK, to cause the highest number of fatalities in terms of dog attacks, anywhere from 30% to 60%. I don't care how you parse those numbers, clearly pit bulls are by far the dog breed most responsible for fatal attacks. No amount of responsible ownership and temperament testing will reliably predict if and when a pit bull will attack and kill. Further, law enforcement has long been of the opinion that pit bulls are the breed most used in criminal activities, anything from dog fights to guarding drug houses to gang intimidation. My own opinion is, even assuming the worst is not to be believed, with so many other fine breeds of dogs to choose from, why do people need pit bulls? As far as I can see, this is not a breed of dog the human race can't live without. And if their fanciers insist on the breed's continued existence then I think they should be made to pay an extremely high premium tax to keep them, made to attend paramedic courses, made to carry break sticks to pry their jaws open if necessary, made to carry special insurance, and agree to have their dogs taken away and euthanized if they are ever caught off leash, escape from their yards, or show any aggressive behavior whatsoever.— May 13, 2010 9:45 p.m.
I Voted--But Will You?
Well, as you know, things can change in a heartbeat. I don't say vote in person if you can't or don't want to, nothing wrong with voting absentee, and as you say, better that than not voting. I just meant that it might be a good idea to hold on to the ballot for a while, instead of shooting it out the minute you get the ballot in the mail, which many people tend to do. Reminds me that I am going to have to ask the Voter Registrar to look into why I am not getting my booklet!— May 13, 2010 8:31 p.m.
San Diego’s newest corporate darling, Bridgepoint Education
I saw this thing on PBS, was excellent.— May 13, 2010 8:24 p.m.
Bersin Unconvincing in Describing His Self-Confessed Goofs
There's a solution to mistakes. Correcting them begins with admitting you were wrong. Oh, wait ...— May 13, 2010 7:51 p.m.
Nothing normal about Normal Heights
Oh dang, pitbullDaD's comment was removed just when I was going to respond to it! :( Why did it get pulled?— May 13, 2010 7:10 p.m.
Bersin Unconvincing in Describing His Self-Confessed Goofs
LOLol!! Not holding out my bowl and waiting for pistachio!!— May 13, 2010 6:45 p.m.
I Voted--But Will You?
Robbie, not to burst your enthusiastic bubble, but I would urge people who vote by absentee ballot to wait until the week or even the day prior to the election date. The reason for this being that sometimes unforseen events occur, or some last minute issue arises, that may have caused you to vote differently had you still had your ballot at home -- once the ballot is in the mail, there's no changing your mind. I know it is the trend to vote by mail, but I still go and vote in person at the polls, even if it does cost me a little time and effort. Even those years I work as a floating precinct inspector, I leave the site to drive to my voting place and cast my vote in person. I enjoy seeing so many people out there voting their little hearts out! Anyway you choose to vote, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!!!— May 13, 2010 6:43 p.m.