Posted by MVNative, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood, on Jun 3, 2011 at 2:47 pm

That place is a cesspool.

Posted by Proud Sierra Club Member, a resident of the Rex Manor neighborhood, on Jun 3, 2011 at 3:14 pm

Obviously the brothers were neglected as children and consequently developed no manners and compassion.

Posted by The Eye, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood, on Jun 3, 2011 at 3:25 pm
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Any bar named "The Alibi" is a automatically a criminal cesspool by definition.

Posted by Clear Eyes, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood, on Jun 3, 2011 at 3:38 pm

Violence and alcohol are unfortunately joined at the hip in far too many cases. Its an extremely dangerous and toxic substance and

this alcohol dispensary (The Alibi) is one of the worst in town.

Posted by jeremiah, a resident of the Martens-Carmelita neighborhood, on Jun 3, 2011 at 10:28 pm

The Alibi has made a total turnaround in the last few years since the new owners, who renamed Ugly's, began removing all of the trouble making regulars. The trouble has nothing to do with the Alibi and everything to do with the Abebe brothers.

Posted by Rehab, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood, on Jun 4, 2011 at 5:21 am

"The trouble has nothing to do with the Alibi and everything to do with the Abebe brothers"

Actually, I think it has to do with the Abebe brtothers on alcohol.

Posted by sandy, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood, on Jun 4, 2011 at 9:57 am

"A pair of brothers WAS....."

Posted by USA, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood, on Jun 4, 2011 at 12:52 pm
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"AA pair of brothers"

Ironic typo

Posted by Too close to youth park, a resident of the St. Francis Acres neighborhood, on Jun 4, 2011 at 1:12 pm

Why is this seedy place allowed to be in business in the first place? It's way too close to McKelvey park and the many kids who play there daily.

Posted by Dave, a resident of the Cuesta Park neighborhood, on Jun 4, 2011 at 2:10 pm

Were is the correct term here, I was arrested, you were arrested, they were arrested. See the difference?

Posted by Patron, a resident of another community, on Jun 4, 2011 at 3:31 pm

Everytime I have visited the Alibi it has been a peaceful and fun place to be.. It seems to me, the only time there is problems is when people that don't frequent the place start trouble. And I'm sure they do the same anywhere they go.. So it is very unfortunate they blame this on the Alibi...

Posted by Grammar Police, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood, on Jun 4, 2011 at 4:40 pm

"A pair of brothers was arrested"

Would you say "The pigs was sold" or "the pigs were sold"?

How about "The pigs is sold" or "the pigs are sold"?

Posted by Roxie, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood, on Jun 5, 2011 at 8:41 am

@ Dave and Grammar Police ... the correct term is "WAS" not "were". The WAS is associated with "PAIR" not "brothers". PAIR is singular, not plural, hence "WAS" is correct. "The pigs" is plural so "were" is appropriate, but your comparison is not. Shame on you grammar police, you should know better.

Posted by Thom, a resident of the Jackson Park neighborhood, on Jun 6, 2011 at 10:21 am

Good catch for the good guys. It's also pretty ignorant to blame the bar for these brothers actions. I've seen worse that this at much nicer places. What you're doing is the same as blaming a car for an accident.

Posted by Mr. DePortum, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood, on Jun 6, 2011 at 4:50 pm

These brothers should be deported NOW!!!!

Posted by USA, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood, on Jun 6, 2011 at 11:29 pm
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Alibis is just a dive bar on El Camino frequented by 20-something suburban white kids. A couple of Ethiopians show up and cause some trouble. No biggie. The are far worse bars in the area.

Posted by Dr. Rock, a resident of the Cuernavaca neighborhood, on Jun 7, 2011 at 3:58 pm

"I've seen worse that this at much nicer places.

Yes, the instances of violence do seem to happen a lot at alcohol dispensaries. Violence and alcohol sadly go hand in hand.

Its interesting though, that police chiefs in SF, LA and SJ have all stated that they have seen no increase in crime due to marijuana dispensaries operating in their cities...for over a decade.

Some facts are inconvenient to those who's minds are already closed on an issue though.