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Pacific Beach sends dog owners to re-education camp
Word.— June 5, 2019 3:57 p.m.
Pacific Beach sends dog owners to re-education camp
Bye!— June 5, 2019 3:56 p.m.
Pacific Beach sends dog owners to re-education camp
IMO the fines exist because the City has learned that many (not a majority - but enough) dog owners abuse public parks by: - Not picking up pet waste (no. 1 problem and a health hazard) - Having no leash - Not controlling their aggressive dog even when leashed (which can make dogs even MORE aggressive). Dog bites are painful, easily infected, and the cause of many lawsuits (that often name the City for failing to prevent bites by way of, you guessed it, lax enforcement of dog leash and access laws) - not controlling their dog's barking, yelping, and whining. I have 2 dogs. I do not feel that my dogs have more rights than children and adults. I don't take them to crowded parks where they are not comfortable on-leash, nor would i want to.. I do not expect people to tolerate dogs barking, or invading of other's spaces. Not everyone likes dogs , and many fear them. Off leash parks in or very close to PB: Fiesta Island (with water) Capehart Park OB Dog Beach (with water) Dusty Roades The fines are not a "gotcha" they are the consequence for breaking rules meant to ensure safety and public health. Follow the rules and stop playing the "woe is me" victim card. It's pretty lame. If you don't like the law advocate for a change or for more off leash parks.— June 5, 2019 3:54 p.m.
Junior Seau's doctor-buddy could lose license
I understand why you would not post it. If you are not sure what an "Accusation" represents it may be misunderstood as a final decision or judgment. As always, thanks for the informative articles. Keep them coming please!— May 4, 2016 2:55 p.m.
Junior Seau's doctor-buddy could lose license
Good point. It's tough to sell any Board who depends on membership dues for funding as truly and independent regulator of its own members.— May 4, 2016 2:52 p.m.
Junior Seau's doctor-buddy could lose license
Full PDF of Accusation filed April 27, 2016 is here. All documents are free and public: http://www2.mbc.ca.gov/PDL/document.aspx?path=%5c…— May 3, 2016 3:10 p.m.
Junior Seau's doctor-buddy could lose license
@Don, the California Medical Board is a state law enforcement agency with full investigative powers. I don't think that can fairly be described as self regulation. Any member of the public can complain, and the complaint will be looked into. The Board files accusations quite often, and all records are public. Most practitioners know that a Medical Board accusation is a very serious issue, and all adverse actions against their license are reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank to prevent a bad doctor from moving to another state and setting up shop. If you meant to refer to in-house hospital peer-review, which is strictly confidential and not subject to civil discovery, you may be on to something. Have a great day.— May 3, 2016 3:09 p.m.
Belching Beaver getting big
I like the beers, but I really, really can't stand their name. I am not sure who there target market is but that name seems directed at 12-18 y/o boys who would giggle about what the name 'really' means. It's just a dumb name. But I do wish them continued success with the expansions.— April 26, 2016 11:52 a.m.
Doctors in trouble
If these are accusations they are like a Complaint in Civil Litigation. A Decision of the Medical Board is like a judge/jury verdict. What I mean to say, is these two practitioner's may actually found to have not done anything wrong. It's all public info, and that is a good thing, but filing an Accusation is the just the first step in a discipline process. Thanks for putting interesting articles up often Don, they need more writers like you.— April 19, 2016 5:38 p.m.
Is not paying taxes tantamount to terror?
Takeaway from the article linked above: The FBI's Standard Rules of Engagement: Agents are not to use deadly force against any person except as necessary in self-defense or the defense of another when they have reason to believe they or another are in danger of death or grievous bodily hard. Whenever feasible, verbal warning should be given before deadly force is applied. The FBI's Revised Rules of Engagement, Assumed in Force at Ruby Ridge: 1. If any adult male is observed with a weapon prior to the announcement, deadly force can and should be employed, if the shot can be taken without endangering any children. 2. If any adult in the compound is observed with a weapon after the surrender announcement is made, and is not attempting to surrender, deadly force can and should be employed to neutralize the individual. 3. If compromised by any animal, particularly the dogs, that animal should be eliminated. 4. Any subjects other than Randall Weaver, Vicki Weaver, Kevin Harris, presenting threats of death or grievous bodily harm, the FBI rules of deadly force are in effect. Deadly force can be utilized to prevent the death or grievous bodily injury to oneself or that of another.— April 15, 2016 2:18 p.m.