San Diego Community

We asked you about the theory that stepped up border security is costing lives.   Illegal Mexican immigrants are dying more, not because the US is slow on amnesty, but because of the deplorable conditions in Mexico. The US owes nothing to these people. This boat is full and can't take any more passengers. -- Albert

Crossing the boarder illegally is a risky crime, and it should be the responsibility of the Mexican government to educate and bring awareness to the issues. We should not adjust our immigration policies simply because too many people are breaking the law. That is bit backwards if you ask me, and simply against American values – no matter what the crime. -- Juan

Regarding the story about how many illegal border crossers die due to tighter border enforcement. If I go into the desert, legally, and don't take precautions -- I could die. That's my fault. If people try to enter the country illegally and don't take precautions -- they could die. That's their fault. -- Bill

I think that the ACLU is causing more problems than they ever solve. They stick the noses into so many places and does not appear to have full understanding of the issues. I think it would be a great help to our country if they were disbanded. Where in the world did the get the bright idea that our immigration people would intentionally try to kill thousands of people by leaving them to die in remote area, did those people make the choices themselves. We keep hearing about what happens to the illegal immigrants being harassed, but they should have to follow the laws to become legal. -- James

Since when does the United States have to conform their policies regarding Immigration to suit another country?? Wake up people. Instead of condeming our government for trying to keep illegals out of our country and off our welfare payroll, you should be mad at the Mexican government for not doing more for their people and trying to keep them on their own side of the border. -- Leigh Ann

I thought I had heard it all, until you ran the story of enforced border protection causing 5000 deaths. That is about the lamest argument I ever heard. last I checked, illegals had capacity and chose to try and break our laws and come here. Sounds like it's Mexicos fault not ours. -- John

I think that there is not enough enforcement along the border. Just look at the USBP check points on I-15 and I-5 As far as i can see they are never open. It's tragic that people or dying trying to get into the United States, but the US Govt. has to draw the line some where. -- Pat

A fence does not cause people to be stupid enough to cross in a desert where they know they can die. Stay home amigo. -- James Jolly

The borders should be left as they are. As unfortunate as it may be, there has to be consequences for crossing our borders illegally. -- Drew

We asked your opinions on the shooting at the border yesterday.

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Border Patrol agents have a dangerous job and put their lives on the line everyday to keep our borders safe. I feel that they were justified in their decision yesterday considering the situation they were in. It is unfortunate innocent people's lives were in danger, including the agents but, that is not the fault of the agents. The smugglers should be held accountable and to be blamed for their selfish and senseless acts held against everyone involved in yesterdays shooting. -- M.Thomas

The illegal smuglers did not care who they kill are run over why do you give the people that second guess the officers that did what they are trained to do to protect the USA air time? -- Bob

This problem could be solved very easily if Mexico would keep their people on their side of the border. These guys are criminals I support the agents. -- Georgie

I'm so tired of hearing about the poor criminals being shot at by law enforcement. The right to second-guess officers' actions should be held only by those who are willing to pick up a firearm, stand a post and put themselves in harms way to protect our country. The accountability needs to be with the coyotes endangering lives, not law enforcement. -- Paul

Either the border patrol agents are not trained according to the pursuit of their ocupation, or maybe this being "neighbors" is just patronizing petulance -- Alvar

The Border Patrol exists to protect the borders of the USA. In this age of terrorism, a group of vehicles attempting to crash their way into our country MUST be stopped. The border agents acted properly. We're proud of them. -- Jason

For all those agents knew, those vans could have had bombs, radioactive material, terrorists, etc. There job is to PROTECT our country and their own lives, not be concerned with WHY 3 vans appear to be running them down. I'm certainly glad no one was killed, but job well done guys. -- Kerry

Check into to the actions of the patrol agents? How about checking into the 3 human traffickers that stormed the border in vans filled with illegal aliens? For an agency to point blame at the U.S for protecting its borders, this is ridiculous! We have every right to protect our border as they do there’s. IN my opinion they did the right thing, how many illegals DIDN’T get across the border yesterday, how many tax dollars didn’t go to waist? Thank you border patrol agents! -- Ashley

I believe that the officers were justified for using deadly force to protect our borders. Smugglers and illegals both know what they were doing was wrong, but they continue to try and come in the U.S. illegaly. Our border should be protected!!!!! -- Billy

What some fail to realize is that, these smugglers were breaking the law; with that if the officers at the scene felt their lives were in danger the shooting was justified. When you decide to venture outside the laws set forth in a society you should be prepared to receive the consequences. Ignorance of the law is NEVER an excuse, nor is thinking you will get special treatment because of any legal status you might have. -- Brad

While I agree it is unfair that some of the innocent bystanders got caught in the crossfire, when are the Mexican citizens gonna get the drift that you CANNOT come into this country illegaly and expect to receive all the benefits that American citizens are entitled to, and most of our citizens dont even have access to it. This is America, we fight for our freedom and I for one dont like it when others try to come and take advantage of our system. If they want to come to America, let them do it LEGALLY. Those CBP officers take risks every single day they are on the job. Thank you for what you do. -- Leigh

I feel the shooting at the boarder was justified. the agent should be prased for proforming their jobs. in the military we are trained the mission takes priority. -- Herny

Any agency that trains it's personnel on Force Protection, are taught that a gun is used as a last resort or if you or your comrades lives are in danger, if the agent felt his/her life was in danger he/she has an obligation to protect themselves and their fellow members. A car charging towards you could be considered having your life in jeopardy. If that is in fact the case after the investigation, the officer had every right to discharge his/her weapon. -- Mark

They did the right thing. They didn't know what type of threat was coming at them. Smugglers or terrorist. -- Julio

They were illegals! The agents felt trapped by the vans trying to force their way across the border. They were justified. What is wrong with the liberals groups condemning this. These people were illegal and forcing their way across the border. Give me a break from this liberalism. -- Murray

Law Enforcement officials shot at criminals and lawbreakers who put their lives in danger. Case closed. The woman from the American Friends Service Committee should have a van load of criminals driving straight towards her and see what she does. -- Bob

"Friends" of what. These morons are the one's I want investigated. Are they another Acorn type organization getting tax money. I am sick of these "bleeding hearts". -- James Jolly

Uncalled For!! Every lane to exit the border station after you cross has tire piercing devices, they could have easily stopped the vehicles without having to open fire and put people in danger. Besides, INS should trigger businesses that hire illegal aliens instead of trying to stop the flow through the border. -- Cacho

The agents actions put many innocent bystanders lives at risk. The agents have a right to defend themselves...but when they make a decision to discharge their firearms in an area in which there are thousands of travelers, then that's a policy that needs to be reevaluated. -- Ron

I am very pleased with the action that our CBP Officer's took in yesterday's event. Its impossible for someone who was not there and did not see a 3000+ pound vehicle coming towards them give an opinion as to wether or not the officers were justified to shoot. I am sick and tired of all these civil liberties groups doubting our officers decisions. Its for these reasons why our officers often times second guess themselves on wether or not to shoot even when their own lives are at risk. These officers did what they had to do and let's not give the smugglers another tool (the justice system) to get out of their problems. I don't see any civil liberties groups making an attempt to capture and prosecute all of the illegal aliens that frequently assault our Border Patrol Agents. -- Alfonso

We asked your opinion on the new risque coffee cart in Clairemont.

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I believe that their business is indeed appealing and has potential to do well, but I still believe that it's all about location and I agree with the Clairmont locals that the location they've selected was morally wrong. -- Kristin

This is a savvy business plan, however it shows a lack of morals and values in young women today. There are other ways of making an honest living. -- Alex

i think people should worry about the sneak a peak bieng next to a school and churh its not like they are naked. i think its a good sells pitch and im stoppin there tomorrow for coffee. -- Jesus

We live in San Diego. You can't walk one block without seeing some guy topless or some girl in a bikini. If a couple of girls want to sell coffee in a bikini more power to them. It's casual Friday every day of the week for them. -- Cooper

I think it's rediculous that sexuality still garners more controversy than violence. It's okay for our children to be exposed to endless mindless violence in the mass media, but the second someone shows a little skin, it's simply unacceptable. These women are wearing swimsuits, so what's the problem? -- Jon

It's really not that serious. Should we avoid the beach because of woman in bikinis? Should we cut out the swimsuit section from the Sunday Paper? No! People need to get over it and find something better to complain about. Stop picking fights with those that are just trying to make a living! -- James

The barista is only wearing a bikini! Go to any of the beaches in San Diego and you'll see girls wearing the same thing. Other businesses are only jealous for not exploiting sex appeal first. -- Brandon

Danna Barron needs to get a life and leave the girls alone. Half the high school kids shes worried about are probably boinking in the parking lot anyway. MYOB and leave the girls alone. -- Jody

My thoughts on the bikini baristas: I think it's great that a couple of young entrepreneurs have come up with a somewhat unique business model and are experiencing success. As far as those who feel the location is inappropriate? Give me a break. We live in San Diego. What are you going to see when you go to any of our fine beaches? If the idea of a bikini offends you, feel free to move to the midwest. -- Justin

I was watching your news and you did a thing on the two girls in there bikinis selling coffee. I don't think that should be aloud. Its like there selling sex but instead there selling coffee. Not a good thing to have wear kids well be walking around. I don't live to far from there and im sure not going to stop by and buy some coffee. -- Kel

If the girls are selling coffee in bakini's I think that is allright. Even though thhere is a middle and high school and church on the same street it is okay just as long as the girls don't do anything ileagal. -- Liam

It's proof that men don't degrade women, women degrade themselves. -- Vince

This country was built on the concept of small businesses, hard work, and ingenuity...these girls are just carrying on the tradition of our forefathers so i say god bless 'em. -- Dean

To bad now, Obama will want to regulate their tips, sorry girls. -- Jmes Jolly

We asked your opinion on the county seeking a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries.

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Citizens have voted to help patients who need marijuana. It is unfortunate that a group of elected officials are denying the sick. The question of regulating any illegal practices is for the police to determine and act upon. There is no need to reinvent the wheel of how to administer and develop dispensaries. Other cities have already set a precedence. All we need to do is follow examples that work. If our city officials are not up to the job then maybe they should be out of their jobs. -- Bruno

Patients deserve the right to safe and affordable access to their medicine. Most medical marijuana consumers don't how to grow it or are physically unable to. -- Grahm

How do they justify using our tax money to attack, arrest and try people for medical marijuana when it was legalized 13 years ago? Worse yet, many cities are now collecting taxes on the distribution of medical marijuana. -- Chris

This story that seems to continue to arise is truly ridiculous! I don't seem to understand why these law enforcements continue to raid these dispensarys which sell "MEDICAL" marijuana to legal patients who are under state law are allowed to use this. I believe these patients have every right to their medications. No one raids pharmacys that sell medications that are far more dangerous to the human body...and which are abused daily. The government allows alcohol and cigarettes to be sold in stores attracting young kids to purchase these items and people die every year from these. NO ONE has EVER died from smoking weed!! Leave the people alone! They don't bother you, so don't bother them. Its not like these dispensarys advertise smoking weed and put ads and billboards to buy their weed. Most of the time you don't even know that a dispensary is in a building because they don't put signs up on their doors or anything! The government is just looking for another way to make money from our society to waste on god knows what. Its so sad, makes an american be ashamed to even live in this so called "free" country of ours. -- Siy

You mean to say Chargers are welcoming the Baltimore Ravens NOT Oakland Raiders this upcoming Sunday. They played the Raiders on Monday night Football. -- Patrick

How much of our taxpayer money have they spent in the last year to target these people? In the midst of a financial crisis severe enough to shutdown the courthouse, the County is busy arresting medical marijuana patients. That's just stupid! -- Linda

Obviously it (marijuana) is very beneficial to people who truly suffer. But would you ever give Alcohal so much trouble..and people use it to solve their problems also, although not medical. In fact, it causes medical problems. I dont use the stuff, but I say...just legalize it, and put this endless banter to rest. -- Beth

I comepletely support prop 215. I think what the city of san diego is doing is down right criminal. With prohibition of medicinal marijuana breeds organized crime. -- John

I did not see anyone in the protest line you showed but drug addicts. Nothing medical about their need for drugs. -- James Jolly

The County of San Diego has fought medical pot from day one. First they fought the law in court and lost. Now they want to ban ways for people who need it to get it. Diane Jacob needs to start working for what the people voted for and get off her self rightous posture. She seems to think she knows what is right for everyone in the county and often does not qoute facts accurately on television. -- David

I believe that a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries is completely unwarranted. While I myself am not a medical marijuana patient, I do know several people who rely on marijuana to treat their anxiety and chemotherapy symptoms. For these people, marijuana treats their ailments more effectively than any prescription medication. They should not be denied their right to effective and SAFE treatment. The State makes financial gains from these dispensaries, and they should be supported as long as they operate within State regulations! -- Nicole

People that are terminally ill should have access to whatever they need. The marijuana shops should be monitored better by the state so they can remain open to help the sick. -- Jennifer

There seems to be a protest over anything these days. In my opinion, I think it would be less strenuous on everyone if marijuana was made legal. People will get it one way or another anyways. -- Brian

Marijuana was legalized for medical use 13 years ago. Distribution and sales were legalized in 2004. Will it take a multi-million dollar class action lawsuit before San Diego leaders take the law seriously? -- Meliana

think that the city needs to help us help them and give us the rules in black and white. We are law abiding citizens and want to follow the rules to a T. I am a supporter of medical Marijuana as well as a patient and a feature collective owner. I go round and round with the city of San Diego on a daily basis. I have called and asked for a straight answers over and over and not one person will lead me in the direction I need to go to obied by the laws that have been put into place by the people of our state. The City should have litigation brought against them for a violation of mine and all of our rights here in California. -- Hollie

We asked what you thought about Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift's award speech.

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Kanye West should be ashamed of himself. He ruined last night's VMA awards that was reverential to Michael Jackson from the very start and to me by grabbing the microphone from Taylor Swift's while making her acceptance speech was so beyond brutal. I really felt so bad for this young girl Taylor. Kanye West can take as long as he wants to contemplate and pls don't come back! -- Andy

Taylor Swift is a beautiful talented young star and she deserved that award. She won it fair and square! Mr. West needed to mind his manners and keep his opinions to himself, he made himself look like a complete idoit, i will never buy a Kanye West cd or support anything he has to do with. I have no respect for him, he needs to learn how to treat others as he would like to be treated! -- Lindsey

When Kanye West interupted Taylor Swifts's speech I thought it was very rude. He could of saved the announcement until after she was done speaking.Even though Beyonce did have one of the best video's I thought is was very rude. -- Liam

What Kanye did was not only downright rude, but also uncalled for. Many people thought Beyonce should have won, but did that mean they should jump on stage and ruin Swift's moment? Could he not have waited and said something after? Posted his opinipons somehwere else? Apologies are meaningless here. -- Kelley

It was refreshing to see how Beyonce and Taylor handled the incident. They are the true stars of the night. -- Donna

Kanye West has got unquestionable talent, but his attitude isn't gonna cut it. What he did in the VMA's was uncalled for. -- James

I think that Kanye West made the interruption so he could be talked about and make himself more recognized, I cannot beleive this made the news. I also think he wanted to show off his hair cut. -- David

I believe that it was rude of him to say that, but think about it again... Last year they played a prank on the Jonas Brothers, and at another awards show Borat fell on Eminem this was all just a stunt by MTV to make the VMA's gain popularity for the next year. -- Punam

Regarding West: There really should be repercussions for this type of behavior. -- Todd

When Kanye West interupted Taylor Swifts's speech I thought it was very rude. He could of saved the announcement until after she was done speaking.Even though Beyonce did have one of the best video's I thought is was very rude. -- Liam

Kanye West has an unfortunate habit of using poor timing and judgement to share his personal beliefs during very public events. The awards ceremony was meant to honor musicians and remember Michael Jackson; Mr. West may be able to apologize to Taylor Swift, but he also disrespected the focus of the night. That is something he cannot simply apologize for. -- BJ

OMG has Mr West stopped taking his medicine, or was the boose he was chugging off stage really make him think an idiot is funny. I would like to thank Beyonce for being the class act she always is. If Mr West can't control himself, he shouldn't be in the spotlight. -- Kathy

We asked about the La Mesa School Board's decision to not air President Obama's speech in classrooms.

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Stop the hype and hysteria. The President had a motivational message for students and posted the transcript of his speech in advance. How can anyone try and portray that as indoctrination and partisan. -- John

Regarding the LaMesa school district banning the president's speech to school children, It's good to know that censorship is alive and well in California. 2-3 minute sound bites of his speech is realy a moot point right now. LaMesa school children should know that they have no rights by the same type of people who defend the rights of a child when it comes to a women's right to choose. Hypocrasy at it's finest. -- Scott

I feel the entire Obama speech is over dramatized, I watched it and it was inspiring. I am a retired Master Sergeant and did not vote for Obama but he is our President and will back him as such. The Educators who choose against the speech are public servants and in my opinion are borderline treason with their intentionally blocking this speech seems they have their own personal agenda. The school board president in La Mesa obviously not serving her community and should resign her position. As well as the Mission Hills High School in San Marcos as they did not allow their students to hear the speech either. One teacher told her Spanish class she wasn’t going to show it as it wasn’t in Spanish. -- Tim

I cannot believe the fear and hatred shown by so many parents and leaders in our country. The President of the United States wants to encourage kids to set goals and excel in school. The reaction is to treat him like he is an enemy. What a way to teach our children respect and patriotism for our country and our President. They should be ashamed. -- Terrie

Why waste classroom time watching a politician? The school made the right choice by keeping the learning objectives of the day: math, english, and science. The political agendas need to stay at home, and the students need to stay in the books while at school. -- John

In regards to your segment on President Obama's speech on education being blacked out at a La Mesa school, it is a shame. That would have been a wonderful experience for children to hear from our nation's leader about the importance of education! Was the school and the school board trying to influence the leader's of tomorrow by choosing not to show his speech? We do live in the United States of America but this makes me feel as if we are not united at all. This is not about being a Democrat or Republican, this is about the importance of youth and education. But it sure does not seem that way. Its a shame that politics play a role in schools. Lastly, I respesct most others opinions, but President Obama was voted in by the people and thats something we should all be grateful for because we have it a lot more fortunate than other countries! - D.

As a teacher at a local college and a parent of a student at Murray Manor Elementary in La Mesa, we were upset to receive a voicemail stating our child would not see the presidents message live, yet a "edited" vesion starting on Wed. This is completly unacceptable, if this a statement from former president Bush this wouldnt have happened. I cannot wait for the boards re-election efforts, I will make sure to "edit" them from my vote. -- C.

I am shocked to hear the speaker woman for the La Mesa School Board say that the reason for not showing the President's speech was because the content of the speech "would go over" the "students' heads" because many are Special Ed or English Learner's. That is such an insult! As an educator and a parent I feel they just called all their student population stupid and ignorant. Unacceptable. If my child was in that District I would sue them and pull my kid from that District immediately. -- Susana

I think that the La Mesa School District aught to be ashamed of themselves. denying any American the right to view the presidents speech in witch is intended to inform and motivate our youth who will be be the future leaders of this country is not only is it unpatriotic it is down right wrong. If a republican President was elected I don't see schools pulling the move they did just because of individual political stances. -- James

Too bad La Mesa School Board rings of the ignornance and racism we hoped was gone. -- Tom

The decision of the La Mesa School board not to show the President's speech is irresponsible and pathetic at best. Any school who choose not to show it has either a Republican majority or are being manipulated by the Republican/Far Right Extremist's "DISTORTED SCARE TACTICS". Unfortunatley you in the media are not helping either by airing some of these distortions and not commenting on the ludicrousy of alot of their tactics. -- Eaton

I'm embarrassed to say I live in La Mesa. I can't believe this district would so blatantly censor an important speech by the President of the United States. This is not a time for partisan politics. I'm sure they would have allowed a speech by former President Bush to be shown. -- Rebecca

Congratulations to the La Mesa school board for sending the message that the nation is not waiting breathlessly for President Obama's next self-promotion. Is there some reason kids could not watch this at home, instead of during school? -- Bill

The La Mesa school district should be ashamed of themselves. They turned off our president. Very unpatriotic. I will return the favor during the next election. It is time to find their replacements. -- Dale

I honestly agree with the school board for not showing President Obama's Speech to the kids of one of our local schools. If we wanted Mr.Obama in our schools we would have asked him to join. Our kids should not be forced to watch something that many people dont agree with. I dont have kids myself but I do have nieces and nephews that attend school and they stayed home from school so they wouldnt be force to watch Mr.Obama and waste time listening to something that should not be brought to our school!!! I am very disappointed in our president and have lost a lot of respect for him. Our schools are meant for education not for the president to earn more brownie points from our kids!!! -- Alex

I strongly feel that all those Board members who prevented the President from delivering his encouraging message to school children should, in the light of their partisan politics or thinly veiled racism resign. I am under no illusion that they will do so, since shamelessness is the hallmark of the lunatic far right. -- Gordon

Yes I stand behind la mesa they are brave and are taking a stand:) -- Michael

Stop the hype and hysteria. The President had a motivational message for students and posted the transcript of his speech in advance. How can anyone try and portray that as indoctrination and partisan. -- John

I personally think that the schools should have had all students watch the presidents speech, and if they did not show they should have been marked absent, what kind of country are we living in that when the president is giving a speech especially about the kids education that parents think it is political. Lets get with the program and get the radicals out of the political arena. -- Jim

i am a high school student and i believe that the video should be shown in schools, he is the president of our united states and it wasnt a political speach it was a motivational speach. -- Brittnie

I am appalled by their decision. We should be teaching our children to respect the president. He had good intentions to motivate the youth. The school has only further hurt their children's growth. I hope that these types of ideas do not continue otherwise we are not heading into the right decision. -- Sabrina

I am upset and disappointed in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District for taking away this historical moment from my 5th Grade Daughter. To say that the content would go "over the heads" of students is offensive and belitting, going against the very heart of Mr. Obama's message. The President attempted to inspire our children to do their best and encourage them to reach their ultimate potential while the LMSVSD completely insulted them by implying they are not bright enough to understand his message. The schools had given parents the option to opt out of viewing the feed; the board's decision to not show it at all is unfortunate. -- Corinne

The La Mesa Board did the correct thing. Remember this speech was toned down from the original version. And we should not have our children forced to see this, there are other ways to show it. -- Mickey

It is important for the kids to hear the presidential speech as this it was not negative and posed no harm. My child who is a 1st grader heard it at his school in Jamul and found it inspirational. -- Mike

on the school board decision to sensor the President of the United States!!!! -- Rafael

Good for the school board, I have heard all I want to hear from Obama. -- James Jolly

We asked your thoughts on the noise from military training at Camp Pendleton.

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We live at the NE end of the base, in a secluded area of De Luz. Our house shakes with the landing of each shell. But we believe it's a small price to pay for the training of our young men, and our freedom. Our nephew is in the Marines, and the training he received at Camp Pendleton has served him well through two tours in Iraq. -- Steve

Our military members are risking their lives every day, and thousands are being killed and seriously wounded. Maybe the Camp Pendleton neighbors who feel so inconvenienced by the noise should think about how "inconvenienced" they would be if we didn't have these brave men and women defending our freedom. -- Stacey

Regarding Camp Pendleton Noise, I agree the noise resulting from training may be loud and disruptive to our lives. (Imagine living on base!) However it is essential for our Marines to be trained to ensure our safety. If the noise is so disruptive perhaps those who cannot deal with it should relocate; they did in fact choose to live by Camp Pendleton. Fortunately Camp Pendleton is not moving it was made for Marines to conduct training. Show our Marines some support they have after all chosen a job where one day they might sacrifice their life for all of ours. -- Jovi

Camp Pendleton has been a training area for Marines for quite some time. I would venture to say it has been there longer than some of the homes which surround it. Although the noise may be slightly disruptive, let's allow the Marines to train so they can continue to protect our country and the freedoms which we enjoy. -- Kara

Local Home Owner Complains about noise near his house: In my opinion, Marines have to train! They give thier lives for our freedom. Excersising your right to Freedom of Speech and complain about noise is pathetic. Please, give the man a pair of ear plugs or the name to a Real Estate agent. Go Marines!!! -- Angel

I fully appreciate our military and their need to train, but their explosives training exercises rattle our windows all day and well into the night. We have no choice: we must live near the city in order to work. The military does not. If they would drive just 1 or 2 hours inland, they would have more than enough space to set off all the explosives they want - day or night. Must they perform such loud, window-rattling training in such a crowded area as San Diego? Do noise ordinances not apply to military ordinances? -- Ford

The marines need to have the best training they can have. They've sacrificed they're time and strength to serve our country, we should cope with the noises willingly and respect the additional training going on. -- Joshua

Saw the story tonight about Camp Pendleton. Our family has lived near the base since the 50's. The sound of the practice is actually less than it was during Viet Nam. Personally, The base was here before we all moved in. If it gets the soldiers home safe, I say practice all you want. You moved here next to a military installation,this is part of the charm. signed, Used to the noise. -- Barb

My husband is one of the marines out on Camp Pendleton shooting artillery. I would rather loose nights of sleep from the noise than one of his friends or another marine not come home from deployment. It is necessary for their training to be able to practice using the artillery, so when they get into a combat situation they know their job and how to react. It's better for them to over-prepare and over-train than to be unprepared. -- Amy

More people should be respectful and glad the Marines are doing what they do to provide us with the "freedom" to go to the drug store and get ear plugs and stop nit picking about the necessary noise of defense readiness! -- Dean-Ross

The training on pendleton is loud, but necessary for the freedom's we all love. Its to bad that guy just dont see it. -- Rick

I just heard your story on the noise the Marines make and the interview with the guy at his computer. Please what was he expecting when he bought a home next to a base. That base has been there for decades providing an location with which to train those that protect us. Don't forget MCRD used to be in Point Loma making Pendelton more than appropriate in location. Your interviewee states the Marines are above the law, well I would argue their the ones that allow us to be free to make the laws. -- Steve

I live in Fallbrook, and we hear the sound of Marine artillery often in our area. We also get frequent flyovers of Marine helicopters. I don't object to the sound because this is essential practice for our front line troops. They must be prepared for combat and that is Camp Pendleton's mission. Anyone moving to an area in the vicinity of the base should know that. -- Robert

I have lived in Oceanside for over 15 years, and I work at the San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station on Camp Pendleton. Personally, I enjoy the sound of live-fire training, and the aircraft fly-overs. The sound reminds us all of the sacrifice that is required to keep our coutry safe, and our freedoms secure. -- Todd

If you CHOOSE to live near a military base, you CHOOSE to live near a training zone. Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines protect you. If you don't want to listen to them train to do this, you need to move. Tell Hack (or whatever his name was) to move away from the San Diego area. This is a military area and obviously he wants a bunch of bad shots protecting him. Bet if he was sitting on their practice field, he would have wanted them to practice MORE! -- Tammy

I am so tired of people like Mr. Hanks complaining about things like this.... (The Marine training story) We all know that the Marines train at Camp Pendleton and I'm willing to bet that Camp Pendleton was an active base when he chose to live 7 miles away. He and all the other people who wish to complain about this should either thank these men for doing they're job or get off his tail and do what they are doing... Thank you for listening. I hope this makes it to a few more people. -- William

If you live near any military base you have to expect a little noise. If you don't like it you should move. The base has been there a lot longer than than any of us have. -- Joe

Regarding your story on the noise from Camp Pendelton practice - We live in northern Carlsbad, within earshot of the noise as well. To us, that's the sound of freedom. The base was here before we were and our marines need to practice. Semper Fi. -- Carl

If the Marines have to use their machine guns and tanks they should. The noise shold not matter to civilians it is for the Marines benefit and training -- Liam

Im a marine wife, my husband is currently serving in Iraq..he's been there for over 6 months.It really bothers me when people complain about the training here on camp pendleton. they should've thought about that before they moved close to a military base. I live on base and it doesnt bother me in fact it makes me grateful because they are training to keep our country safe. if they dont like the noise then they should just move! its not like they can move the whole base! -- Jennifer

To bad for the poor civilians who have to hear gunfire. Go to HELL, that is where these troops are going. -- James

I think that the noise created by the Marines during their training is necessary for their success. It is not very frequent that those living near the base are disturbed that much. If the people living near the base are bothered that much they should have thought about that before purchasing a home near a Marine Base. -- Ted

As for the Marines training on Pendleton,they're training to protect our freedom. A little noise for us is a sacrifice that pales in comparison to theirs. Semper Fi! -- James

While I agree that the noise generated during the militaries manuvuers is annoying, it is a small price to pay for our freedom. -- LeighAnne

Noise!? Thats all the complaining is about? Thats the noise of freedom! .. They HAVE to train! .. I love that sound. -- Tara