Speed Cameras Spur Arrests; More Vans Coming to a Highway Near You

Arizona’s highway speed camera system is not only saving lives, but also helping bring criminal speeders to justice, says the Department of Public Safety. The latest DPS news release (scroll down for the full text) about photo enforcement continues the agency’s tack of trying to combat some of the negative news stories about the statewide…

On Pedophiles and Pinches

What is the deal with Mexican denial when it comes to dealing with child sexual abuse? I know counselors who tell me that it’s a big problem trying to get Mexican families to admit and confront this. In my own experience, I have seen my Mexican relatives be more concerned…

It’s Time to Kick Andrew Thomas Off the Stapley Investigation

From the beginning, I’ve been skeptical about the charges against Don Stapley. The Maricopa County Supervisor faces 118 criminal counts for failing to disclose his business dealings — clear overkill for what essentially amounts to a paperwork error. But now I’m not just skeptical. Now I’m absolutely convinced that Stapley…

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, February 19, 2009

THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD You won’t stop Scientology: Like it or not, Scientology’s here to stay. It isn’t going to be driven away or driven underground by any group of any kind, any time. Anyone who doesn’t like it may as well resign himself or herself to the fact that…