With President Bush and Sarah Palin off the scene, we need not fret for lack of amusing behaviour in our Capital City with our fresh batch of three rookie politicians giving us plenty of comedic fodder. I for one am anticipating three glorious years of audacious pontifications, gaffes and knee-slappers.
True - but lots of political satire on the Comedy Channel.
We have serious problems - and I am hoping for three productive years of dealing with them.
Last week two murders related to robberies - another yesterday - and on Monday night three young men I know were assaulted in Centennial Square at 8:30 pm by crack heads (after leaving an art show I was at in the theatre lobby). Last summer another family friend was swarmed and pepper sprayed walking home along Fort Street at midnight. That week alone there were five similiar attacks by roaming groups of up to 12 teens. I have heard numerous stories about the young and elderly being threatened downtown and in many cases mugged - but it never makes the local news. Why, I don't know.
The McPherson Theatre has now hung signs on all interior doors telling patrons as they leave shows to use the lit streets instead of crossing through the Square. I also hear from theatre staff that the police rarely patrol Centennial Square at night (but are very present during the day) and the night time City Hall security guard only has an air horn for enforcement. He sits in his caged area with his back to the window. Can't blame him for a second.
So I am looking forward to hearing about how our elected reps are going to deal with that issue right in their backyard instead of debating a cheaper dental plan for themselves.