It’s not anti-Semitic; it’s just a movie

OK, so it’s no rapture, but Christian moviegoers are eagerly awaiting the next best thing ““ the release of Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ.” Not everyone, however, is so enthusiastic. Even though the film won’t be released until Wednesday, it has already stirred up a great deal of controversy. But while critics of […]

“˜Rock the Vote’ debate lacks substance

Not since Bill Clinton proclaimed his preference for boxer shorts has political television been this juicy. Unfortunately, juiciness doesn’t necessarily equal substance. Last Tuesday, CNN aired its “Rock the Vote” town hall debate, featuring an audience comprised solely of 18 to 30 year-olds. The purpose was to promote a connection between eight democratic presidential candidates […]

Proposed beach smoking ban has no place in L.A.

Alluding to your own columns is cheesy but, honestly, when did California become as strict as Singapore (see my Oct. 2 column “Return of bar-top dancing not worth armed guards in schools)? As many know, the Los Angeles City Council wishes to extend its moral crusade by banning smoking on beaches ““ maintaining that cigarette […]