This was the first "spoof" poll. Actually we all know that the Mayor hates applause, does not want any, for any reason, and says that the Commission agreed to that. Ban all clapping at City Hall. Sounds funny, doesn't it? Your right of free expression is banned?! Pat Parrish won the poll, however, due to his intolerance of public speaking in general and for actually stating that we, the public, the very ones who go out of our way to make our commissioners accountable, who show up for these meetings... have worn out our welcome...speak too often...and speak on too many subjects.
We are what keeps this City on its toes--what keeps it honest and transparent. The First Amendment Right is the most important amendment to our Constitution that ensures a truly democratic society. But I'm not telling you or him anything you don't already know. If we don't sort out ideas and have free exchange, then we are headed towards totalitarianism. Likewise, a free press must exist. We control the government, not the other way around.
So, Pelican, you write and we will speak and we will be checking on you, week to week.
