Jordan writes: > Based on press reports about Joe Biernat's trial, it appears that the > federal government's case against him is based almost entirely on his signed > confessions. There does not seem to be a question that he got free plumbing > work through a union official, and then supported that official's > appointment to a board. This much raises serious ethical questions but > would not serve as the basis for a federal extortion case - it is more > accurately categorized as "politics as usual" in traditional Minneapolis > local government.
Please cite other cases of elected officials getting $4000 or more of goods illegally. We all know about Brian Herron, but two cases hardly makes "politics as usual." The Herron and Biernat cases are outrageous and depressing, but it would compound the sin if those not guilty were made so by association. David Brauer King Field _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
