I gagged yesterday when I read this article on "People's Park", the 3 acre plot of land seized from the University of California by rioters during the mass psychosis of the late 1960s, published in the San Francisco Chronicle, written by Rick DelVecchio. The land, property of California's taxpayers, was to have been the site of a critically-needed dormitory. Almost 40 years later, the university can only house freshmen and sophomores in dorms, with upperclassmen left to fend for themselves.The Chron writes:"...the park's most loyal users treasure it as one of the city's most vibrant open spaces...."There's even been talk of adding features like outdoor movies, live theater and a dog run, and linking the park to possible new attractions on nearby Telegraph Avenue, such as a history cafe, a historic district and a museum."In actuality, the "park" is a no-man's land, an open air drug emporium (be careful! Don't step on any of the discarded needles left...(Read Full Post)