San Diego Rostra brings back the spirit of public thought and debate that existed in Ancient Rome. The Rostra originates from the word Rostrum, a forum in ancient Rome where citizens would come to voice their thoughts, concerns, and critiques about society.
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s announcement that he’s seeking the County Supervisor’s seat currently held by Terra Lawson-Remer… Kevin Faulconer Launches Campaign for San Diego County Board of Supervisors 3rd District Today, Kevin Faulconer, former Mayor of San Diego, launched his campaign for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors 3rd District. With a proven record of delivering results, …
On June 15, 2023, our County District Attorney Summer Stephan sent a letter to the Director of the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH), requesting that DSH explore a new and different way to place Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) when they are conditionally released. I support the DA’s letter to DSH and ask for your support as well. Background On …
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An excellent editorial in the Orange County Register. An excerpt… “In our euphoric celebrations, we may forget that the Fourth isn’t about guaranteeing our happiness. The government’s purpose, rather, is to ensure that we have the opportunity and ability to pursue whatever form of happiness we choose, as long as we do not violate another citizen’s rights. “Nor is the …
The legislative effort to add civil right protections against caste discrimination should be all the evidence one needs to know that multiculturalism has reached its farcical end. As reported in CalMatters (“A small world: How caste discrimination came to California,” June 8) and elsewhere, many South Asians — Hindus, I presume — who have immigrated to the United States feel …
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ACLU and Transgender Rights The ACLU website states “The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.” Perhaps our problem is our definition of a “right”. I define a “right” as an inalienable gift from our …
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An email newsletter to constituents and community leaders in the County of San Diego’s vacant Fourth District Supervisorial area last Thursday makes no mention of the most important single news item — by far — to District residents. The need for an electronic communication going out, even without the ability to mention the name of a Supervisor, may be partly …
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Skyline Church Celebrates Victorious Settlement in Landmark Lawsuit San Diego, CA (May 23, 2023) – Skyline Church, along with three other California churches, has reached a significant settlement in a landmark lawsuit challenging the state’s mandate for health insurance plans to include coverage for abortions. The agreement, includes a payment of $1.4 million by California officials toward the churches’ attorneys’ …
I’ve just finished reading LA Times reporter Hayley Smith’s apocalyptic telling of the coming El Niño, “El Niño is likely returning, bringing danger for California and the world. ‘We need to be prepared’”, and I’ll just say this: I hope we’re all still around this time next year. You remember El Niño, right? Used to be the subject of small talk at …
In an LA Times commentary on the flawed legacy of recently passed NFL great Jim Brown, longtime sportswriter Bill Dwyre tosses in something about Junior Seau that caused me to stop, sit up, and re-read it several times: “…Seau, age 43, tortured by the brain-damaged effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, had shot himself in the chest so his family would …
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It’s hard to know what to say about the (now moribund?) plan to pay reparations to Black Californians other than the obvious: California was not a slave state; Neither did California have de jure segregation; and, Even if it did, few if any people alive today would have had anything to do with either one. The first two are not …
From Nathan Fletcher today, May 15, 2023… Dear Constituents, Supporters, and Friends: Today, I resigned my position as a Supervisor for the 4th District of San Diego County. I own, unequivocally, the responsibility for making the mistake of engaging in consensual interactions with someone outside of my marriage. And while I strenuously deny the allegations you have no doubt heard …
Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey posted this a few hours ago today (Sunday in San Diego). We should all be very proud of him… Everest Recap It’s almost 1am in the morning. Most of the team is about to leave camp 4 at approximately 26K’ in elevation and begin their final push for the next six to eight hours to reach …
Following a week of illness and recovery, Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey continues his Everest summit quest. This was posted to his Facebook page today, Wednesday… We’re back 🏔️ After a week delay due to illness, I arrived back in base camp around 12 pm today. Within minutes of landing, the expedition leader said “pack your gear, you’re going up tonight.” …
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