On Redwood

dress code ruling

"Rise up, students! You won, this round anyway. But why it took a kid wearing Tigger socks to win your battle, I can't imagine."

"What are we showing our kids? The school district is teaching that it's OK to break the law, make up stories to justify what you've done (stopping gang violence), then bully the people that try to stop you."

"The only thing these kids learn is that they're entitled to wear whatever they want ... and if they get in trouble, go get a lawyer because 'the Man' is trying to take away your 'civil liberties.'"

"The school had no case -- no evidence that the dress code stops gangs or other violence. It is a petty, nannyish code. But this case would not have happened and the school could have kept its inane code if only the school had obeyed the law and allowed the protesting parents to opt out -- as every other school in California must allow by state law."

"The best part about this whole thing is that the school now has to abide by the law. Yes people, there is a law that states schools may adopt a policy, but if it above and beyond gang affiliation, tobacco or alcohol, then an opt-out policy must be in force for those parents that wish to have their children wear other clothing that is not disruptive."

"Isn't the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution wonderful? I'm happy for the students and their parents, who did a public service by offering Napans a lesson in civics. I hope more Napans will support the ACLU in its efforts to protect our civil rights."

"The main reason this dress code was implemented was for gang prevention purposes and not to stifle individual liberties. I have seen gang activity in Napa dramatically decrease in the past 10 years. I just hope this potential change does not have a negative affect on the community at large. We pick and choose our battles. Mine remains to continue to prevent gang activity."

"Tigger does not a gang make."

On missing

Napa PD gun

"This is the second time in months that this has happened. What's up? This is not like losing you keys or wallet. It is a ... gun."

"Yes, it is serious when a police officer loses his or her weapon, but I'm sure no one feels worse about it than the officer. Hopefully, the weapon will be recovered without incident and all you perfect people can move on to judge the next imperfect human."

"Could the officer have kept a better eye on it? Sure. But this is no different than your wallet or your purse being stolen. ... Give this officer a break. He/she has chosen to protect and risk their life for you!"

"While I suppose anyone could lose, forget, misplace or have their gun stolen (if they have one), law enforcement officials should be held to a higher standard. I'm sure their training is more thorough than that of the average lay person. When dealing with something as potentially dangerous as a gun, police should know better and be better trained than any one else."