Talk:Roger Hedgecock

Early life
There is an inconsistency between Chickenhawk_(politics) & why he didn't serve during Vietnam. To be able to say that he was a chickenhawk, I need to see a reference showing him "actively avoid[ing] military service when of age." His not wanting to be drafted doesn't necessarily show that he was actively avoiding Vietnam. He may have been one, but I just want to see a reference. Until then, I'm removing the word chickenhawk.--Jdpalm1981 (talk) 02:07, 31 January 2010 (UTC)

Radio
Is what Hedgecock said about President Clinton's policy on domestic terrorists & 9-11 really that famous? I don't listen to him, but I wouldn't be surprised that he said it; however, is that really what people think about when they think of his radio program?--Jdpalm1981 (talk) 06:01, 1 August 2010 (UTC)

"Oral History"
* Oral history interview, San Diego Historical Society

I could find no such interview on the SDHS's website nor its companion site http://www.sandiegohistory.org. Therefore I removed it. If someone has the correct URL, they can add it to the "

Gay/Lesbian Election Support
I also removed this line from the article:

and won the support of the minority and gay and lesbian communities.

I don't remember this; though I admit I could be wrong.

What I do remember is, about 10 years ago, Hedgecock leading a "Normal People's Parade" in the wake of the annual Gay "Pride" Parade in downtown San Diego. He's also made rhetorical sallies against the Gay Grievance Industry. He also supported the 2004 (date?) ballot initiative in California that limited marriage to one male and one female. So it's hard to see the likes of GLAAD supporting him. Of course, much has changed in 25-30 years.

In the light of the difference between the statement and Hedgecock's later positions, without a reference, I don't think this can be included.

Having been born and raised, and lived for 25 years, in the San Diego, I remember Hedgecock's tenure as mayor quite well. What 's left out of the article is the long running feud between him and former San Diego District Attorney Ed Miller. Many people, at the time, thought Miller was pursuing a vendetta against him. The hung jury and the subsequent reversal of his convictions in the second trial and the slap-on-the-wrist plea deal he made with Miller all appeared to back up the feeling that a personal agenda existed on Miller's part.

PainMan (talk) 10:13, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Added refimprove tag
There are no in-text citations (apart from two informational footnotes I added). Therefore I'm tagging the article until someone, perhaps myself, has the time to fully flesh-out the article.

PainMan (talk) 10:17, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Removed "In popular culture" section
--In popular culture-- San Diego band The Locust have a song off their self-titled album entitled "Kill Roger Hedgecock".

Removed the "In popular culture" section for being both too similar to one those dreaded, super-wiki-no-no-no's, a "Trivia Section." Also, the fact that one song by an obscure local band (I grew up there, still family living there and I've never heard of this band, let alone this song) hardly for an impact on pop culture makes. Along with the lack of a citation, I believe I am correct in removing this section.

PainMan (talk) 10:20, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

I grew up in San Diego too, and I have heard of the Locust. So what? Just because you haven't heard of them doesn't mean they're obscure, and just because I have heard of them doesn't mean they're well-known. But your lack of awareness is not the arbiter of obscurity. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Acc78 (talk • contribs) 13:07, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

LGBT rights activists from the United States
Why on Earth is Roger Hedgecock categorized as an "LGBT rights activists from the United States"? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Acc78 (talk • contribs) 13:06, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

Edit by Localemediamonitor
I have partially (?) reverted this edit. It made claims not in the sources given ("national notoriety" was not supported by the RWW source, and I question whether RWW could attach "national notoriety.")

Other claims, including "He frequently speaks against environmental extremism, despite having been a spokesman, in his early career, for the Sierra Club," appear to be synthesis without clear sourcing, and I feel would run afoul of WP:BLP.

This article is very certainly in need of more sourcing. :\ OSborn arfcontribs. 00:54, 3 September 2013 (UTC)

Sierra Club
Is there a reason that Mr. Hedgecock's involvement with the Sierra Club isn't mentioned on this page? 72.199.255.108 (talk) 05:37, 29 September 2013 (UTC)

Removal
I was also wondering about the Sierra club assertion noted above. Did he work for them?

Also removed:
 * He also works as a lobbyist, authored books, and has a career on the lecture circuit.
 * Hedgecock formerly owned a restaurant in downtown San Diego named Roger's on Fifth. It is now called George's on Fifth or G5.
 * Hedgecock has appeared at several Tea Party events.
 * Hedgecock gives lectures

If these are true they should be included with sources. Candleabracadabra (talk) 02:36, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

Wounded Warriors

Roger has been a huge supporter for Wounded Warriors and Warrior Foundation, you really should include this.

http://www.rogerhedgecock.com/story/24288084/wounded-warriors-family-support-a-501-c-3-spreads-holiday-cheer-with-its-one-million-dollar-donation-for-gary-sinise-foundations-rise-outreach — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.52.46.116 (talk) 20:16, 30 December 2013 (UTC)