As Marin’s unofficial truth broker, I must once again point out that the idea to “defund the police” is without rival the worst idea of the century for the safety and well being of the community. Closely behind, is the companion modern conceit that the bail system needs to be abandoned. Look, I … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Can we please ditch these awful ideas?
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Frederick Commentary: Who wants Louis Vuitton stuff anyway?
I’ve never seriously shopped at a Louis Vuitton store because, well, it’s expensive and there’s nothing in the whole freakin’ place I’d want for myself or for anyone else. Yet, now comes the bizarre story that a large gang of thieves stormed the Louis Vuitton in San Francisco and cleaned the … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Who wants Louis Vuitton stuff anyway?
Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Must stop enrollment leakage
Public school enrollment in Marin is falling for one simple reason: Public schools did an uneven job coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. I was tempted to characterize the school 's response as “lousy,” but that seems a little harsh given that the whole COVID-19 issue contained several … [Read more...] about Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Must stop enrollment leakage
Knapp Commentary: End, not extend, ‘executive privilege’
Thomas L. Knapp/My Turn On November 9, DC District Court judge Tanya Chutkan refused former U.S. president Donald Trump's request, based on "executive privilege," for a preliminary injunction forbidding the National Archives and Records Administration to release documents to the U.S. House … [Read more...] about Knapp Commentary: End, not extend, ‘executive privilege’
Frederick Commentary: Governor’s disappearance doesn’t make sense
Our governor was missing in action for almost two weeks. One minute he was buzzing around the state cutting ribbons, mugging the cameras and whatnot. The next day he’s gone. Without explanation, Gov. Gavin Newsom didn’t show up at the big climate change conclave in Glasgow. He sent the … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Governor’s disappearance doesn’t make sense
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: What is the Olivet Discourse?
Sunday, November 14, 2021 THE SCRIPTURES "...multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earthwill awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt..." (Daniel 12:1-3)"...you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay..." (Psalm … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: What is the Olivet Discourse?
Frederick Commentary: Afghanistan, homeless lawn bowling and my spirit animal
Marin will celebrate Veterans Day tomorrow, (Nov. 11) remembering those who served in the armed forces. Flags will fly, tributes will be made. It will be good and right. But, I promise you, there will be a weight on everyone’s mind. The U.S. exit from the Afghanistan war last summer could not … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Afghanistan, homeless lawn bowling and my spirit animal
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Be a sinner and sin boldly
THE MADNESS OF LUTHER THE REFORMER"Be a sinner and sin boldly...but more strongly...have faith and rejoice in Christ."Dr. Martin Luther THE SCRIPTURESWelcome to the Ultimate Thanksgiving Feast of All Time"...In Jerusalem, the Lord of the heavenly hostwill spread a wonderful feast … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Be a sinner and sin boldly
Knapp Commentary: Just read the damn bill
Thomas L. Knapp/My Turn "Congress is gradually moving toward having only one bill per year," former congressman Justin Amash (L-MI) tweeted recently. And that bill will have "everything stuffed into it, negotiated by just a few congressional leaders, completely behind closed doors, with no floor … [Read more...] about Knapp Commentary: Just read the damn bill
Frederick Commentary: Uber-progressive DA is a ‘sinking ship’
San Francisco’s DA will face a recall, likely in June. That’s the news from the city this week. Even bigger is the news that Brooke Jenkins, a widely known progressive prosecutor under Chesa Boudin, has jumped ship. She has had enough of Boudin’s brand of justice. She left the DA’s office and joined … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Uber-progressive DA is a ‘sinking ship’