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What drives San Diego neighbors crazy
Most people easily get along with their neighbors. If you can't get along with your neighbors, you need to grow up.— December 30, 2021 9:37 p.m.
Did Jennifer Ramos lie in wait for Chad Danielson?
She doesn't look very feminine. And I'm not buying her "mental illness" defense. If she has gang ties, gang members will kill because Wednesday comes once a week. Life in prison without the possibility of parole.— December 28, 2021 11:41 a.m.
One of Richard Requa’s earliest commissions
Oceanfront property would be nice. I would probably change the green carpeting too. Quite the 70s look. Green is the color of money, so maybe it's appropriate.— December 22, 2021 11:39 a.m.
$100K for UCSD corruption cop
Bribes aren't income related. You can accept bribes as a billionaire, or not accept bribes if you're very poor. You're either honest or you're not. It's based on character.— December 21, 2021 2:44 p.m.
MTS can't get enough bus drivers
Union contracts don't pay per marital status or children. They pay across the board. Those figures are irrelevant.— December 21, 2021 12:08 p.m.
MTS can't get enough bus drivers
And no two people have the same "basic needs." You have to decide what you want to do for a living, meet the educational requirements (or lack thereof) find a job, and if the job doesn't pay enough you have your options. You can't paint everyone with a broad brush, and that's what a living wage does. A "living wage" will differ for married men, married men with children, married men that have wives with careers or stay at home moms, single moms receiving child support, single moms not receiving child support, single people living at home, single people living in a rented apartment or house, or homeowners with a mortgage and property taxes, regardless of children or marital status. Did I leave anyone out? Also -- it's not what you make, it's what you do with it. There are spendthrifts, cheap people and everyone in between. A "living wage" may sound good in theory, but it's a pipedream. For all the reasons spelled out above. You need to take personal responsibility for your life, and if the job doesn't pay to your likings, don't take the job. There are more than a few people who will easily take a $20 dollar an hour job. They're probably unemployed or making less money, and an MTS job (with benefits) is better than they're currently doing, and I'm happy for them. Peace!— December 13, 2021 2:23 p.m.
MTS can't get enough bus drivers
There is no such thing as a "living wage" because no two people live the same lifestyle. $30 an hour could be heaven to one person and the next guy could easily be on the streets.— December 11, 2021 1:02 p.m.
Elisabeth Kimmel's pre-jail pleas for mercy
The most bizarre article I've read regarding cheating your way into college for your unqualified children -- low-income families admit to doing this too. I don't know if low-income families have the financial means to cheat their way in, and of course the media won't cover it unless they're wealthy. The article went on to say 78% of the kids involved knew what their parents were up to, and middle-class families are less likely to engage in cheating. Misguided helicopter parents on steroids. Unbelievable.— December 11, 2021 9:21 a.m.
MTS can't get enough bus drivers
The pay is low, but so are the qualifications. A high school diploma, a license and a clean driving record isn't asking for much, so don't expect high pay. Funny how that works. And what exactly is a "living wage?" Do married men with a wife and children expect to get paid more than a single man or woman who is young and living at home? Or in their own apartment without a mortgage? Jobs pay what they pay. In a non-union job, you're not paid what you're worth. You're paid what you negotiate. A union job - union scale. Take it or leave it. Buses (like any transportation) should run on time, but I can see why it's a problem. They're dealing with traffic, and traffic is unpredictable.— December 9, 2021 1:46 p.m.
The Yoda Code
I totally agree. You've tried to explain, and it still doesn't sink in. The funny thing is if you know who is writing this column (and we both do) the author and the commenter leave me with the impression they agree politically, and perhaps have the same opinion on the verdict. There's no need for criticism if you're in agreement.— December 4, 2021 5:42 p.m.