[SoConPubbie]

But one area where Sherrif Carona’s policies were sound involved concealed-carry permits. Yes, he granted permits to some political associates and campaign donors. But he also approved more permits than almost any sheriff in the state, according to the Times report. Some sheriffs take a broad view, and others take a narrow view. -—As with all discretionary government policies, one’s freedom is dependent on the subjective views of the government authority-—

Not really.

He is better than most, but it was still dog-gone difficult to get a CCW from him.

I had a friend who figured out what he needed to do to get the permit, but he had to jump through all sorts of hoops to get it.

And he lives in one of the more crime-ridden, gang-ridden areas of the County, Santa Ana.

[EveningStar]

See post 21.

[Jo Nuvark]

I have always liked Carona. I liked the way he used the Homeland Security money after 9/11 to actually ... er ... secure Orange County.

He is hated by the illegals and the gangs so I can’t help but think that he has been set up. I pray that he will be acquitted. Of course if he is found not to be guilty of corruption, we will never hear of it in the news and Mike’s life will have been ruined in any case.