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Get up, stand up
By LeslieWilber in For your information
January 17, 2008

My dad sang from an unconventional lullaby play list. The Ramones got top billing, as did this song.

 

I don’t know if he meant it to become the anthem that runs through my head when I'm getting ready to argue a point, but it has. It certainly played in my mind while working on this story yesterday. http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/793/story/181846.html

I went a couple of rounds with the PD, trying to get information from the crash report. Here's the heart of the problem: everyone seems to have a different interpretation of what's public record and what isn't.

I sorted it out by talking to Lt. Vaughn, who was a great help.

I talked to Chief Bruce Ure about this today. He told me he'd check in with folks around the department and help me figure out the best way to get information.

I do appreciate that.

But in the long run, he said, the PD will propose the city buy a new records program that would update reports online, in real time. It's hard for me to avoid doing the kid-with-a-new-toy dance when I consider the possibilities.  

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  • WorldTurning WorldTurning Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    What a great mantra to have when you get on the phone to these government offices for information.
     "Get up! Stand up! Stand up for your rights!" Now I have Ziggy Marley and the Melodymakers bellowing out of my speakers. Now I can groove to some reggae, man, while I scrape wallpaper off my kitchen walls today.
    Have an irie day, girl!

    January 18, 2008 at 8:04 a.m.