Lefitst Actor Peter Coyote’s Wife Disses The Marine Corps
Here’s the email for Ms. Coyote, the erstwhile assistant production manager wife of tv actor Peter Coyote: stephanie.coyote@sfgov.org or stefanie.coyote@sfgov.org. Her name is spelled both ways, so cc one of the addresses on your email. The Coyotes are financial supporters of MoveOn.org.
On The Streets Of San Francisco
By Dan Noyes
KGO-TV San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Sep. 24, 2007 (KGO) - New York said “yes,” but we said “no.” Why
were the U.S. Marines denied permission to film a recruiting commercial on the
streets of San Francisco?
San Francisco is, once again, the center of a controversy over how city leaders
treat the U.S. military. This time, it involves an elite group of Marines who
wanted to film a recruitment commercial in San Francisco on the anniversary of
9/11.
The tension has been building in the two weeks since the city turned away
members of the Silent Drill Platoon, and it boiled over Monday afternoon at a
meeting of the San Francisco Film Commission.
The U.S. Marine Silent Drill Platoon performed Monday morning in New York’s
Times Square. They filmed part of a recruitment commercial through the start of
the morning rush hour — something they could not do in San Francisco on the
anniversary of 9/11.
“It’s insulting, it’s demeaning. This woman is going to insult these young
heroes by just arbitrarily saying, ‘no, you’re not going to film any Marines on
California Street,” said Captain Greg Corrales of the SFPD Traffic Bureau.
Captain Greg Corrales commands the police traffic bureau that works with crews
shooting commercials, TV shows and movies in the city. He’s also a Marine
veteran and his son is serving his third tour of duty in Iraq.
He says Film Commission Executive Director Stefanie Coyote would only allow the
Marine’s production crew to film on California Street if there were no Marines
in the picture. They wound up filming the empty street and will have to
superimpose the Marines later.
“Ms. Coyote’s politics blinded her to her duty as the director of the Film
Commission and as a responsible citizen,” said Captain Corrales.
We asked Stefanie Coyote why they’re not allowing the Marines to shoot on
California Street. She wouldn’t answer our questions.
At today’s Film Commission meeting, she said she wouldn’t let the Marines film
because of rush hour.
“Traffic control was the issue,” explained Stefanie Coyote.
However, the Marines would have just shut down one lane of California Street
for a few minutes at a time, and Captain Corrales points out the Film
Commission often approves shoots for rush hour.
“If they want to get the job done, they find a way to get it done,” said
Captain Corrales.
The city’s treatment of the Marines is making many people angry, from local
conservatives like Christine Hughes with the San Francisco Republican Party who
told us, “it’s an embarrassment. I’m a fourth generation San Franciscan and I
don’t even recognize my city right now.”
To current and former Marines like Vince Rios, a Vietnam veteran.
“I’d like to say, ‘does your mother know you’re doing this? And if so, is she
proud of you for that?’” said Vince Rios.
“The city of San Francisco made a statement saying, ‘we don’t like the war’ by
shutting down the troops. I don’t think that was the right thing to do,”
explained Eric Snyder, a U.S. Marine.
“I wish to hell she would leave her politics at home and take care of the city
business and the bridge business on an even keel basis,” said Mike Paige, a
Korea veteran.
The Marines also applied for permits to shoot on the Golden Gate Bridge that
same morning, but were turned down because of similar traffic concerns.
The end result — the crew didn’t film the Marines in San Francisco at all.
They had to go to the National Park Service for permission to shoot in Marin
overlooking the bridge and at Kirby Cove.
“Golden Gate National Recreation Area is steeped in military tradition and
we’re honored to be a part of their continued military traditions so we’re glad
that we could accommodate the shoot,” said Amy Brees with the National Park
Service.
Captain Corrales and several other Marine veterans came to the Film Commission
Monday afternoon. They see this as just the latest insult along with the city
blocking the USS Iowa from docking here, banning the junior ROTC from high
schools, and trying to ban the yearly Blue Angels air show.
“This — a slap in the face of every veteran and every parent of men and women
who are doing their duty — is shameful,” said Captain Corrales.
The Marines we spoke with also make the point that the city allows street
demonstrations, anti-war protests and other events which snarl traffic, such as
Critical Mass. They still don’t understand why the Marines got turned away.
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San Francisco. The town most deserving to be hit in the next terrorist attack.
September 25th, 2007 at 12:12 pmThe following message to was undeliverable.
The reason for the problem:
5.1.0 - Unknown address error 550-’stephanie.coyote@sfgov.org… No such user’
So save a second and use the Stefanie email
September 25th, 2007 at 12:12 pmDitto to what Ranger said, but I’d prefer Hollyweird getting hit first.
September 25th, 2007 at 12:23 pmThis is disgraceful. I believe there may be a few good people left in San Francisco but not many, most seem like a bunch of whackos. Saying no to the Marines shooting a commercial there because you dont approve of the war. The whole comment of “I support the troops but am against the war” thing is really turning out to be bullshit.
September 25th, 2007 at 12:25 pmWho????
September 25th, 2007 at 12:36 pmWWII Disney Short: Reason vs. Emotion…
http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=27206_WWII_Disney_Short-_Reason_vs._Emotion&only
September 25th, 2007 at 12:46 pmMaybe it is time that we take a page from the leftists playbook and frivilously sue the city for discrimination. We could make them either stop filming at rush hour or allow all to. By the way where was the ACLU to help to enforce the Freedom of Speech issues that are present here.
September 25th, 2007 at 12:47 pmDone. Told her if I was a Marine, I would probably help her if she got in some kind of trouble, because Marines have honor, but since I am not, I will mutter something about having traffic concerns and let her fend for her sorry own self.
September 25th, 2007 at 12:55 pmThe Communist Lawyer’s Union (I REFUSE to call them American!) wasn’t even in the picture.
September 25th, 2007 at 12:58 pmWhat else should one expect from a city run by leftist worshippers of all things evil?
I understand SF is about overdue for another 1906 major earthquake. Seems to me that the towel heads will never hit such useful idiots as these. But maybe God will.
September 25th, 2007 at 1:15 pmMarines no.. Homosexual leather party mocking Jesus, Yes.
September 25th, 2007 at 1:26 pmI deal with numerous affluent people at work who do business in all the large cities of this nation. Obviously SanFancisco does not wish to be part of the union any longer, and I will encourage all the contact of mine to let the business leaders know of their non desire to do business in or with that locale any more, or until such time as they wish to rejoin the union. My wife also travels there regularly on business, which she can just as well accomplish vis phone and email, which she will also do in the future, will save a few thousand a year in hotels and meals. I will also see what I can do to get her company to do the same thing. let’s let those city fathers know that one of their bitch daughter is going to cost them (hopefully) millions in tax revenue.
September 25th, 2007 at 1:28 pmI would love a ‘cleansing’ in our society.
These people are so disconnected from reality it would be amusing if the stakes were not so high.
They will be pissing their pants when the shit hits the fan. Who will they then turn to for defense?
Shit stains.
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September 25th, 2007 at 2:33 pm“San Francisco. The town most deserving to be hit in the next terrorist attack.”
Did you really just say that?! It’s great that you disagree with them on a personal level. I find it disgraceful as well. But to wish a terrorist attack on them makes you no better than the terrorists. Please think before writing.
September 25th, 2007 at 2:36 pmFilm Commission Executive Director Stefanie Coyote: Proving, once again, that censorship really IS in practice in these United States … By the left.
September 25th, 2007 at 2:52 pmWhat a joke. Of course, as long as it’s a gay, a radical, an America-hating parade or film, they will grant permits all day long. Think: what is the first thing you think of when you think of Bagdad by the Bay: gay parades, right?
September 25th, 2007 at 2:52 pm@Joe M, I agree with Ranger. I don’t wish it on them, but if we are to get hit again I hope it is a liberal town like San Francisco. Maybe then they will better understand that we cannot win this fight like kindergarten teachers think is the only way to settle all conflicts.
September 25th, 2007 at 3:14 pmThe left has not seen a fight they are willing to fight, not really even when they spoke out about 9/11 for political reasons. I take that back. President Clinton did send us to Bosnia, kinda.
It was a crappy response from the city, but, given that it’s San Francisco, why even bother asking? That city, as it is now, doesn’t deserve the honor.
There are plenty of cities that would welcome the Marines and be more than happy to allow the filming of a commercial.
September 25th, 2007 at 3:25 pmI read this elsewhere, and cannot understand why san fransisco hates the military so much. I disagree with the war but I really like Marines
and would have no problem with them filming an ad in my area. They are so full of themselves. I love our troops.
September 25th, 2007 at 4:39 pmMaybe the Iranians can take care of the homosexual problem in San Fran since Iran has no homosexuals.
September 25th, 2007 at 4:48 pmdamn right steve
There are plenty of cities that would welcome the Marines and be more than happy to allow the filming of a commercial.
St Louis under the arch with the Budweiser Clydesdales passing in the background……..
got that HQMC PAO
September 25th, 2007 at 4:59 pmI have never understood why we allow San Fran city council and the like to call the shots against the military. Here’s what I propose and I apologize upfront to the 20 good people left in San Fran county.
Divide up the military budget, divide by the total populace of the United States, reimburse its citizens. Yank anything and everything having to do military funding, protection, replacement parts, shipyards, etc… from San Fran county and announce to the world (make it the U.N. so the secular libs won’t miss it) the United States military and national guard will no longer protect or assist the county in any emergency or any war period. No negotiation.
Invite the Wahabbis’ in for fine dining.
September 25th, 2007 at 5:59 pmKeep up the fire on the denizens of San Fransicko.
September 25th, 2007 at 6:47 pmIt is time for the federal government to cut off any aid or money that was given to San Fransisco. If I understand any federal aid or money that is given has stipulations that allows the military to recruit or presents itself to the city. Since the City shown its hatred to the Military then all federal funds must be CUT OFF!
September 25th, 2007 at 7:18 pmShe’s more of a mutt than a coyote.
September 25th, 2007 at 7:25 pmIn case this wasn’t posted here’s the contact info for the SF Film Commision web page:
http://www.sfgov.org/site/filmcomm_index.asp?id=34349
September 25th, 2007 at 7:49 pmSan Francisco Film Commission
Office of the Mayor
City Hall, Room 473
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4649
Phone: (415) 554-6241
September 25th, 2007 at 7:50 pmFax: (415) 554-6503
Alternate SFFC email:
September 25th, 2007 at 7:52 pmMarines no.. Homosexual leather party mocking Jesus, Yes.
September 25th, 2007 at 7:58 pmhttp://www.cnsnews.com/ViewCulture.asp?Page=/Culture/archive/200709/CUL20070925b.html
Peter Coyote is going to be an a yet to be released movie called “Adopt a Sailor”. As I write this I am familiarizing myself with this movie however here are a couple of facts on this movie:
1. The writer/director, Charles Evered, was in the US Navy in the officer reserve. He worked in the Naval Office of Information. He is now in the Inactive Naval Reserve (IRR).
On Charles Evered:
In 1999, to the surprise (and with the full support) of his wife, Mr. Evered joined the Naval Reserve. “My family had a tradition of serving, and I wanted to to do something, to give back,” he explains. “I was commissioned into the Navy by Senator John McCain, and I graduated from the U.S. Naval Aviation School’s Command in Pensacola, Fla., and also served in Pennsylvania and California. I am currently a lieutenant in the Ready Reserve.”
[Keep in mind that this is in reference to the writer/director of a movie in which Peter Coyote has a part in.]
2. The movie utilized the US Naval ship the USS Wasp (LHD-1).
3. Filming took place at sea and the US Navy provided helicopter ferry service for three (3) working days.
4. I assume that there is a strong contingent of Marines on the LHD
September 25th, 2007 at 8:54 pmWhat happens the next time Cali gets a quake? Sending the guard to help? I say fuck no.
September 26th, 2007 at 4:18 amGus, I served on the Wasp. I was on it while it was the “Mother Ship” of our fleet group a few years back on the 22nd Meu. They should never let some hippies defile it.
September 26th, 2007 at 4:20 amGus-that is ironic. Maybe the missus is ticked off her hubby had the gall to do a movie “glorifying” the military, and she wanted to pay him back by kicking the Marines in the teeth.
September 26th, 2007 at 11:48 am