Wednesday, April 05, 2006 | Staid, wealthy old North County is getting its share of publicity now with the scramble of a multitude of odd politicians to fill the remaining months of the Duke’s term. Since I live far from that affluent neighborhood, I can sit back and enjoy the show, and a show it is.

When the Navy piped me over the side in 1970, I sold insurance for a number of years. Following the odd notion that rich people have money and will spend it, I peddled my wares in the area surrounding the Rancho Santa Fe zip code. I was partially right.

Keith Taylor is a retired navy officer living in Chula Vista. He can be reached at

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