Columnists

ON MENTAL ILLNESS: Employment and Self-Worth

Jack Bragen
Saturday December 19, 2015 - 08:39:00 AM

Society's "work ethic" can be a source of self-punishment, usually in the form of self-critical thoughts. The terminology people use, "working" and "not working," are non-coincidentally the same terms we use when a vacuum cleaner or television are either operating properly or broken and in need of repair. -more-


THE PUBLIC EYE:It’s the Strategy, Stupid! The Secret of Trump’s Success

Bob Burnett
Friday December 18, 2015 - 08:32:00 AM

In June, when Donald Trump announced his presidential candidacy, many pundits dismissed him as not a serious contender. Six months have proven that wrong. Trump is a wily political operator with, so far, a winning strategy. -more-


ECLECTIC RANT: In wake of Mario Woods’ Killing, should SFPD be authorized to use Tasers?

Ralph E. Stone
Friday December 18, 2015 - 07:58:00 AM

In the aftermath of the killing of Mario Woods by five San Francisco police officers, San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr has again asked lawmakers to authorize police officers to use Tasers. I believe San Francisco police officers should have Tasers as long as the department adopts the latest California electronic control weapon guidelines and individual police officers are thoroughly trained in their use. -more-