Venting again

Since almost all the other blogs are talking baseball I figured I try to delve into the problems with local politics. I agree with Alderman Lynn that the city staff of Davenport isn't professional. My only question would be, why not? Everyone on the council ran for office, most had a platform they ran on. I think it boils down to accountability. They can totally screw up, get a lot of people mad, spend more money and still get re-elected. It never ceases to amaze me. Instead of arguing who holds the reins over the legal department, they should have performance reviews imposed on themselves.

The courts aren't any better. What the hell is Pachino Hill doing out on the streets? It used to be if you killed someone you were a guest of the State for several decades. Burglary? That's a joke too if you get the Times and read the record section. A lot of theft and burglary cases got 5 to 10 years, now they get probation. That has to give the Police alot of incentive to get these guys.

The Senate can't seem to get a lot done, unless a pork barrel project. They cut money where it's needed and give it where it doesn't make any sense. A wall between us and Mexico? Ship back the illegal, make them learn English, and if they don't, ship them back too. Let's face it, wages are not keeping up with inflation and raising the minimum wage isn't going to help anyone. There aren't too many younger people out there who know they have a pension any more. A lot don't have health insurance. I think the whole system is broke from the highest office, to our local officials, and it needs to be changed. I don't pretend to be smart enough to have the answers, but it's glaringly obvious that there is a problem.