As I recall, in the city of San Diego, one cannot own an “assault rifle.” But I suspect you can in several other cities in the county.

And yes, city politicians can and too often DO lobby for more gun control laws — using taxpayer money in their efforts. Obviously the mayor has considerable say in such matters — plus the bully pulpit.

So, a rational discussion of police “righteous shootings” is not possible for my anonymous friend. What he is inferring is that when a police officer shoots someone, it is BY DEFINITION a “righteous shooting.”

Because, you see, police work is dangerous, so cops should be able to unilaterally decide who to shoot and when. Shooting review is not acceptable — unless it’s a rubber stamp “atta-boy” review.

It is possible that my friend is so mad because there has NEVER been a SD police shooting deemed wrongful? Did I hit a nerve with my question?

ZERO prosecutions would be hard to believe — SURELY some such shootings have been subject to critical review and prosecution — though only a small fraction of such shootings should merit such a response. After all, cops are human beings.

And yes, we SHOULD have a list of shot down cops, and firefighters who died on the job — if only to show that this death rate is MUCH lower than most people suppose.

BTW, as I recall, the last firefighter to die in San Diego on the job was a fellow who was tragically struck by a vehicle at a car accident where he was assisting — in (I believe) the year Prop 13 passed — 1978.

The odd thing is that my friend is perfectly willing to discuss Dumanis’ possible “over zealous” prosecutions of police shootings, but not the absence of ANY such prosecutions.

You are right that cities typically don’t make gun laws, but my fear is another anti-gun mayor from a big city to join Mayors Against Illegal Guns. Which is a huge anti-gun rights group. They would love to have a San Diego mayor join there ranks to help them do more damage to your Second Amendment rights.

Also, mayors go on to become members of congress, governors, etc. Nip it in the bud now or we risk facing an anti-gun running for a position where they can do real damage.

In a related vein, how many (the total) “righteous shootings” have we had in the county? The longer the time frame, the better.

Ms. Dumanis signed on to an opinion paper (or amicus brief) that supported keeping the TOTAL GUN BAN in place.

A mention on her Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_Dumanis

The actual amicus brief: http://www.nraila.org/heller/conamicusbriefs/07-290_amicus_district_attorneys.pdf

A story abut the brief and showing who else was in agreement with Dumanis on keeping the gun ban in place (including Kamala Harris): http://www.sfdistrictattorney.org/News.asp?id=393

That is an honest question.

May I add that San Diego’s Republican city council members have also more often than not been fiscal spendthrifts, not to mention financial ignoramii. Prior to Carl DeMaio, the last true fiscal conservative we had was Bruce Henderson, who was able to hold office for only one term.

During Wilson’s reign we had conservatives Fred Schnaubelt, Larry Stirling and Bill Mitchell. But sadly such fiscal hawks were the exception rather than the rule.

EVERY GOP SD city council office holder from 1994 until DeMaio was elected voted for unwise spending, pension giveaways and /or tax increases.

The good news is that the GOP today is not your fathers’ Republican Party. Tony Kvaric, T.J. Zane and other GOP leaders are much more fiscally prudent than previous Republican honchos.

Yes, the RINO’s like Dumanis will still seek San Diego offices, but now the electorate is energized by the fiscal crisis left us by our previous bipartisan Big Spenders. GOP supporters of Prop D are less likely than usual to be successful in today’s campaign climate. At least let’s HOPE that such is the case.

The City needs a fiscal conservative who understand the nature and extent of the city $$ problems.

Carl DeMaio would be running in no one’s shadow. Is it time for a fresh approach?

Special to Greg Larkin: Oh snap!

Republican Hedgecock left office as the result of a criminal conviction. The conviction was later overturned.

Hedgecock went on to a career as a well-known local radio talk show host.

If you’re really not familiar with the history, fast forward about 20 years and you will find a more recent example.

Democrat Michael Zucchet left office as a San Diego City Councilman as the result of a criminal conviction. The conviction was later overturned.

Zucchet went on to a career as the general manager of the San Diego Municipal Employees Association.

I thought that might help SD Rostra readers.