Here are some comments sent in by readers over the past few days:
+ Enough about the pension mess. It's old news...and too complicated, anyway
+ The people in charge are crooks…the details don't matter
+ Don't go blaming city workers for what got decided at the top
+ Please, no more explanations...just tell us what to do!
Common Denominator: Utter Frustration
This could be a slippery slope. If the public perceives local government as a toxic mix of political jello, spineless leadership, and sheer doubletalk, why bother participating in the process? If it looks like the sky really is falling, why waste energy on learning the facts? If the public holds no one accountable because no one remembers who did what, who ends up controlling the future? From a good government perspective, it's very frustrating.
the public has the right to open and accountable government
Friday, May 15, 2009
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