Quote Originally Posted by artds View Post
Bing's actions here are completely justifiable but they will nonetheless have a negative effect on his image in a city full of people who think that the primary function of city government is to employ people rather than to provide services on a balanced budget.
Sorry, I totally disagree. Bing's actions are NOT justifiable. How much "harder" will Evans work for an additional $12K? That money goes into his pocket, not the City. The position of Chief of Police for Detroit is only a stepping stone for Evans, his aspirations are for the Mayors spot; then by the looks of things, Evans will just be another thug in a different suit....and it goes on and on. In the meantime, Detroiters are getting the shaft from all sides. Huge taxes, no garbage pickup, no police protection, fire protection is stretched beyond acceptable limits. It's a mess at the highest level.