Politics & Government

‘Don't Be a Jerk’: San Diego Talks About Filner Seeking Therapy

Mayor Filner's decision to enter intensive counseling next month garners a broad range of reaction – even from an all-time tennis champ.


Please see Filner Announces Leave of Absence, Will Do 2-Week ‘Intensive Therapy’ for more coverage of Mayor Bob Filner's decision to seek therapy in response to sexual harassment allegations.

How does La Jolla and San Diego feel about Mayor Bob Filner admitting he has a problem and seeking help via therapy?

The reaction on social media is ranging from anger to sarcasm to a crack or two and one poster suggested the best method for learning how to stop mistreating women – “don't be a jerk,’ she wrote.

Even former mayoral spokespeople and championship tennis players can't resist commenting on Filner's latest acts. See our Storify for more.


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