It's nice to see a story with a happy ending once in a while.
Rybak fulfills his obligation to the union (you can make any promise you can't keep); he's covered his behind in case the police screw up again (not his fault he tried); and he ends up owning nothing to the council (the deal never went through). Olson gets to keep his job (he seems to be having a good time); and can either leave on a happy note or use his leverage and this victory to remain indefinitely. The council wins because they are not forced to take sides and make a decision. The public wins a little because Olson will have to do at least a little hand waving in response to minority voices and community pressure; and if there are one or two more big incidents Rybak really will be able to let his contract expire (so we can al least expect some improvement in policing practices). Michael Atherton Prospect Park _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
