Good observation from Floaty on the hysteria triggered by an error-filled e-mail about crime in the River Market and city response:

This one e-mail that got the mayor, chief o’ police, Larry Jegley, and every media outlet in the Rock all gabbing has apparently resulted in some pretty positive changes in the River Market district.

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Riddle may have been a fool to disseminate lies, but if the powers that be go after his scalp now they’ll look even more foolish.

What with the security footage released of the suspected carjacker, all the extra lights that were installed today, and the increased police patrols to prevent a crime wave that wasn’t even supposed to be happening.

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The geniuses in City Hall must be truly proud of themselves tonight.

 

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