Comments on: Congressional race in San Diego takes macabre turn

By: DJ De Oliva

DJ De Oliva — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:19:45 +0000

I have read that Brianna has Stage 3 Melanoma. Unlike other cancers Melanoma has 5 stages not 3. The 3rd stage is: If a patient is diagnosed with Stage III melanoma, it means that cancer has spread to one or more of the lymph nodes or that these infected lymph nodes may be joined or “matted” together. This stage could also mean that the cancer has been found in a lymph vessel between the starting point of the tumor and the lymph node, or that small tumors have been found on or under the skin within 2 centimeters of the original tumor. Stage 4 is when the tumor has metastasized to vital organs, and Stage 5 indicates very low chance of recovery. WHY ARE THEY CALLING STAGE 3 TERMINAL?

By: Rosie Benitez

Rosie Benitez — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:51:39 +0000

I think it’s awful he is [using] his daughter for his career. Considering that 75% of republicans vow to over turn Obamabcare leads me to only believe that this is just another ploy. Since cancer struck our family the last thing I would be doing is running for a political position but instead be at my daughters side and volunteer for non-profit organizations.

By: Chris Reed

Chris Reed — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:33:23 +0000

Hey, Jonathan West:

Groan.

Sincerely,

This Reporter

By: jimmydeeoc

jimmydeeoc — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:55:47 +0000

One man’s brave is another man’s pimping, Luis.

By: Jonathan West

Jonathan West — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:09:48 +0000

I’ve talked with Mr. Bilbray more than once and have become familiar with his work and his problems. This reporter is offering a rather limited, incomplete view of the actual facts.

Does he report this way very often? I certainly hope not.

By: Dawn Wildman

Dawn Wildman — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:51:23 +0000

While I applaud the Congressman’s strange way of bringing people’s attention to the issue of skin cancer as a skin cancer survivor, I am worried about his wanting to use ObamaCare funds for the research. Which means he will eventually vote FOR keeping ObamaCare.

I feel very badly for his daughter and I imagine she and even the Congressman have the best of intentions it really is a strange thing to do with this ad. I want him to help with this research but in a fiscally conservative manner not just throw money at this issue, not caring where it comes from.

By: Luis Alvarado

Luis Alvarado — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:57:20 +0000

I think Bilbray is brave in allowing his daughter to be part of the contrast in the campaign. Being an elected official is more than just discussing Taxes and spending. But understanding that one has to be human first. Bilbray is taking a risk that I hope San Diego will reward with their vote. Because the one thing we need in Washington is out of the box leaders who take risks to stand for what is right.