“ONCE AGAIN THE DAILY PRESS IS trying to antagonize the public into believing the police are doing something wrong. As a Santa Monica resident I feel far safer than anywhere else that I’ve lived. These noises are a fact of life in a dynamic society. These brave officers are responding to calls from their citizens, not driving up and down the street to destroy our quality of life as you suggest. Very few police departments have a 85 percent satisfaction rating from the people they protect. The last time out you suggested that the city contracts with the Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services. Your ignorance is astounding. Wake up Daily Press and place the quality of life issues with the parents who raise these crooks.”
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on March 3, 2007. Read the original PDF.