I live in a one-bedroom apartment and had no problem adopting my dog.  Adopting an adult dog, even a senior dog, might be an option for people who don’t have yards.

Do such statistics exist?  Not argumentative, just curious.  And I do stand by my argument that a dog that has been fostered is by far the safest.

I know of yellow labs attacking children, as well as having a multitude of health issues. It’s a myth that a specific breed is a way to predict behavior. On the other hand, many rescues have been fostered by families, and can tell you the track record of the dog, sometimes for several months and in multiple…

I’m a lawyer. This is what declarations sound like. Because a lawyer wrote it, based on her statements, not an actor. LOL.  Also, as a former prosecutor of sexual assault and domestic violence, I promise you she is “truly scared,” and will probably never not be.

I’m a former prosecutor who handled sexual assault cases.  I assure you, this was sexual assault.  Disappointing, sad, hard to believe (sexual assaults usually are), but yeah, it meets legal criteria and I would charge it as such.

I’m a former prosecutor who handled domestic violence cases (“DV”) in California. Most victims recant, for multiple reasons, most commonly fear of their abuser. I’ve taken cases to jury trial, and won, when the victim denied the assault happened. Most DV prosecutors have done the same; it’s routine. I hope the DA’s…

I would also add, don’t be afraid to give a compliment. We’re ready to criticize and complain, but often forget how important it is to acknowledge the positive things. Life is short, anything can happen, and we should be good to each other while we can.

A bar of soap can also lubricate.  I use it on zippers; works every time.

When there’s documented and persuasive evidence that misinformation has directly caused infection, which has directly caused illness and death, being “offended” is the correct response.  Otherwise, you’re just a shit human being.

My “selfish needs” to stay alive?  Wow.  As if masking were actually that hard! Is driving a safe speed also a “permanent lifestyle change?” You’ve just demonstrated exactly my point of what is so very wrong with people like you who benefit from living in a community of rules, yet think they themselves are above them.

Egerz is proving, unwittingly of course, that mandates are necessary. They were dropped because people, and more importantly business, really don’t like them, but the evidence continues to show that masks help control spread. Masks are “optional,” meaning we trust people to do the right thing without being required to…

Would you like dressing on that word salad?  Also, look up the word “reactionary” in the dictionary.  

I was ready to make up some peppermint oil spray and fortunately clicked on the link, which has the same recipe, but includes a warning for pets.  Apparently peppermint is toxic to dogs and cats, even if they don’t eat it.  

Buying used clothes is a great way to alleviate the guilt of needing new clothes. ThredUp has become my go-to, and I mostly buy premium or designer items, which last longer than the cheap stuff. And I agree, it’s nice when someone else wants your old clothing. Win-win.

“Pro-life?”  It’s “anti-choice.”

I was a domestic violence prosecutor in the 90's, and did a lot of police training. If I had seen this police report, I would have been on the phone with the Internal Affairs officer immediately. It’s really bad, and we’ve known about primary aggressor determinations for some 30 years now. I can’t describe how…

That’s a really big topic! Anything that already happened is a memory, and there are jury instructions (as you may recall ;)) to help jurors assess. So much depends on general credibility, and just how likable the person is. I would tell victims to keep a journal, take photos or videos. If a rape exam was performed,…

I’m a former prosecutor (including sexual assault), and if I could clarify your points: first this is a civil trial, not a criminal case. The state isn’t prosecuting; an individual is suing for money damages (jail and prison are off the table). The standard of proof you referred to from your criminal case is beyond a…

I want it!

Do you mean Jason Isbell?  Might want to fix that.