Stephen Whitburn strongly opposes Proposition B, the Stadium on Stills Scheme. Whitburn, at a news conference last week, announced he supports Proposition S, because it provides extra funding for the schools.

Posted by Fred Williams | reply to this comment
October 23, 2008 4:21 pm

Why doesn't it surprise me that Jim Madaffer is the only official out there supporting this travesty. Oh yeah, that's right, his moral compass seems to point south. January, and a fresh council, can't come soon enough.

Posted by Larry | reply to this comment
October 24, 2008 6:38 am

Props A, B and D: No. Prop C: Yes. On A: I believe each respective city and the county can already find enough funds in their existing budgets to beef up fire protection and brush clearance, if they just looked a little harder. On B: The development on stilts concept is silly on its face, will destroy the maritime industry there, will destroy those well-paying, middle class jobs, and even risk the possibility the Navy, with the billions of dollars it puts into our local economy, will reduce its presence here and go elsewhere on the West Coast, where it will be welcomed with open arms. On D: Enforce the already existing laws regarding public intoxication and other unlawful behavior, and don't punish the 99% of beachgoers who obey the law. On C: Our parks are wonderful amenities and ought to be maintained and preserved with dedicated funds.

Posted by Robert E. Lee | reply to this comment
October 24, 2008 8:00 am

The more I think about Prop B, the more I see it as a metaphore for H. G. Well's "The Time Machine". In that great book, the world in the future has been divided into two races, the Eloi and the Morlochs. The Eloi live above the earth and enjoy a peaceful environment without ever having to work or deal with unpleasent realities. The Morloch live under the ground and do all the dirty jobs needed to preserve the environment above the ground. Think of the Prop B sponsors new world where the longshoremen and other marine terminal employees work in dark, cramped confines under the proposed new concrete deck the developers want to build while tourists and Charger fans play in the sun along the bayfront above them, with no cares in the world. Do we really want that to happen on our waterfront?

Posted by Watcher | reply to this comment
October 25, 2008 11:37 am

Editors, I nominate Watcher's post above for "Editor's Choice". San Diego Eloi and Morlocks agree, the Stadium on Stilts is stoopid.

Posted by Fred Williams | reply to this comment
October 29, 2008 4:44 pm

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