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Photographer Attacked by Pit Bull in Ocean Beach
Mindy wrote. "For all you know, the photographer and the officer may have done something to unwittingly provoke the dog that is now dead." My point exactly, Mindy. If it's possible to "unwittingly provoke" into a rampage an animal capable of seriously maiming/killing a full grown human, should we really keeping such animals as pets? It's irresponsible at best, lunacy at worst.— June 19, 2012 2:20 p.m.
Photographer Attacked by Pit Bull in Ocean Beach
When Chihuahuas attack, you get a little broken skin. When pit bulls attack you need reconstructive facial surgery. Listen, lots of domesticated tigers are perfectly nice. The problem is, if they decide not to be one day, for whatever unpredictable reason, they can inflict very serious damage. Hence, we don't keep them as pets. Pit bulls are the same. The jaw strength they possess is frightening. Do you see the point, Mindy and surf puppy? Even if we grant that pit bulls are no more unpredictable than other breeds -- and that's a lot to grant -- it's what pit bulls can and tend to do when they go out of control that makes them irresponsible to own, especially in a dense neighborhood full of kids, elderly, and unpredictable noise.— June 19, 2012 2:16 p.m.
Distinctive and Beautiful: Jon Vickers
I've always loved Vickers's Celeste Aida. Huge sound, but so much tenderness. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nsi3kGjxnE&featur…— June 18, 2012 5:28 p.m.
Prometheus: Questions for Discussion.
Hooray for Charles! I'm going to laugh all day at that line.— June 11, 2012 1:38 p.m.
A letter I sent to the CA state legislature concerning CSUs
I don't feel sorry for you, Donna. You will be better for having struggled and scraped to get your education. The things that we have to work for are the things we value most.— June 5, 2012 12:24 p.m.
This Crunchy PB&J Almost Works
My dad used to make peanut butter and pickle sandwiches. He said the salt, juiciness, and snap of the pickles made them a perfect complement to peanut butter. My siblings and I took his word for it. We certainly weren't going to find out for ourselves.— May 24, 2012 1:52 p.m.
Widow of Steve Jobs Gives $25,000 to Tax Measure Also Backed by Wealthy San Diego Donors
Hey Mrs. Jobs, how about giving the $25K to actual cancer research instead of to a big fat tax boondoggle? At one point are we going to create a black market for cigarettes? The Mexican cartels would love that.— May 23, 2012 4:40 p.m.
The Case of the Lakeside Labrador
Oh Nan... bravo, Mencken.— May 23, 2012 4:35 p.m.
Seattle Moviegoer Charged with Knocking Out Noisy Ten-Year-Old's Tooth
I think Mr. Minor learned his lesson. If he hasn't there'll undoubtedly be more b!tch slappings his future.— May 23, 2012 4:30 p.m.
Bronx Pizza
I'm surprised the great Scott Marks didn't call the author on his movie-related gaffe. Rocky is NOT a symbol of New York City but of its proud rival Philadelphia.— May 17, 2012 3:26 p.m.