A former lawyer and current grassroots activist, I have been editing the Rag since Patty Jones and I launched it in Oct 2007. Way back during the Dinosaurs in 1970, I founded the original Ocean Beach People’s Rag - OB’s famous underground newspaper -, and then later during the early Eighties, published The Whole Damn Pie Shop, a progressive alternative to the Reader.
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La Playa Heritage on Counter Point: ‘Yes on Measure A’: “I think Measure A is Unconstitutional. Homeowners are paying taxes and not using resources. Subsidizing the rest of us. Plus…” May 30, 15:14
Mike on Counter Point: ‘Yes on Measure A’: “You are right Chaz. Virtually all second homes are owned by the wealthy (by definition I think) and most will…” May 30, 12:27
Pats on Reader’s Rant: The Need for a City Manager: “JW August comment, totally nailed it. People need to stop voting for the race, religion, gender, clothes, smiles, glad handing,…” May 30, 12:19
Patrick Hurley on Shane Harris: ‘Why I’m Voting No on Measure A’: “Measure A is prima facie ridiculous. Suppose you are a homeowner who is away for 185 days. To avoid the…” May 30, 12:16
Lisa Mortensen on Counter Point: ‘Yes on Measure A’: “I agree with you fully Chaz. The yes voters can’t connect the dots on how this will benefit anyone. All…” May 30, 12:15
Chaz on Counter Point: ‘Yes on Measure A’: “As well intentioned as A may be, let’s look at some facts. 1. By the city’s own estimates , out…” May 30, 11:22
cindi l on Shane Harris: ‘Why I’m Voting No on Measure A’: “First, there are not 5,000+ non-primary homes subject to this tax. It’s about half, and likely fewer in subsequent years.…” May 30, 10:59
Natalie on Counter Point: ‘Yes on Measure A’: “Thank you for the rebuttal, Chase! I fully agree. Of course there should be exceptions for military, and other marginalized…” May 30, 10:22