I do believe Mr. Bair did the best job he could and he offered a sound explination.

However, here is my issue:

On his webpage, yea, maybe two months ago, L. Brooks Patterson posted a tirade extolling the virtures of sprawl and how Oakland County residents enjoy the best living conditions and services in the galaxy.

This situation should give him pause, though I know it won't. We don't need all those roads that now must be salted and plowed, and despite the sprawl that he equates with prosperity, Oakland County is facing serious budget issues and as a result is not able to provide those gold-plated services he boasted of.

Sounds like he's trying to feed everyone a load of shit. If I lived in Oakland County, I'd be pissed at him.