Quote Originally Posted by TexasT View Post
I get that.

On the other hand, Jones Day is one of the best restructuring firms [[which is why Chrysler used them) and Orr is one of the most talented within that field. Should the City just ignore the most qualified candidates for the sake of appearances?

When I hear "conflict," I think inability to do the job correctly. I don't see a conflict here [[now the Merrill Lynch issue perhaps, yes).
The Crain's editorial cites "reinforce[[ment of) a pervasive suspicion in Detroit that rules exist for "other people" -- not the well-intentioned power brokers trying to put Detroit back together."

The State has done a good job of attentive to public perceptions -- while taking action some of their Detroit citizens criticize. But I agree that the State needs to do everything it can to make sure that this looks and is legitimate.