So after my little "enlightenment" last week, where I suddenly realized that I was done with this journey and ready to get a place, and get back to serious work, two of my contract employers have contacted me and said they were willing to take me back on. How's that for timing? I have to suggest here, that if there isn't a God, then I'm just one lucky son of a bitch (and with my poker history, suggesting that I'm lucky is a bit insane).
I got the form filled out for the ACLU, and after going through some of the news articles on the local San Diego Chapter's website, I'm very optimistic about the effectiveness of them taking this on. There is one article in particular regarding day-workers in El Cajon, which would be simply fantastic if it went that well, and that simply, with my project to get rid of SMC 10.20.160. If they could get the code off the books or officially put into disuse with a letter, heck that would be ideal. With the 9th District Court Ruling, already upheld in several other cases, including San Diego, it seems to me that this could be very possible.
Eddie's paw doesn't have any infection, nor do I believe that he is going to need any further treatment, so I'm going to send off the Sheriff Complaint form today as well. I've also decided that is all I'm going to do with that particular episode. A basic complaint issued and recorded is enough. Eddie isn't permanently injured, and I don't need the hassle of a law suit, nor do I believe it would do any good. It is that last part which is most discouraging. If I believed that a law suit in that regard would wake up the consciousness of this deputy or others, then I would go through the motions, but I don't. Besides, I think I'm reaching my physical limit in keeping up with all the battles I've generated so far, adding another at this time is too much. I want to stay focused on the areas that are going to be of long term benefit to others as well as myself.
Ideally I would like 1) the ACLU to take on, and dispatch the Municipal Code, and 2) find a lawyer to take on the suit of discrimination. The ACLU isn't really up on lawsuits if they are not required, and I don't want to waste their resources, unless they show me that they really are the best resource for that part of this action as well. So having a lawyer who is more dedicated to that part seems like a better use of resources and time. I believe with these two actions, the City of Santee will change a great deal in how it interacts with the homeless. Perhaps for only a short time, but... I plan on living here for awhile.
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