You've been living in L.A. for 22 years? Man, that takes guts! How in the world have you managed to remain a Republican?
I visit the place for a couple weeks and I get that 'dirty' feeling, and it just doesn't go away util I take a shower in another state. There are just too many loony lefties there. I think the only hope for that entire coastline is if it cracks off and falls into the sea.
( Just kidding you, I know there are alot of good conservative minded people there)
Hit the snooze button. Who cares what the LAT says.
It's hell being a minority, that's for certain!!! ;-)