Today's Sound of Ideas on WCPN discussed the outcome and costs of the corruption probe. Roldo called in (and I called in and cried me a river)...More later.
Today, September 22, 2009, 9 hours ago
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The latest allegations from the federal corruption investigation--that the county auditor accepted $1.2 million in kickbacks and and his aide another $150,000--have alarmed many in the community, mostly for the apparent brazenness of the dealings. If this turns out to have been the standard operating procedure in some local elected offices, what is the ultimate credibility cost for local government? And what, exactly, should be the role of private sector organizations in restoring credibility in public institutions? Tuesday morning at 9, join host Dan Moulthrop for a conversation about the far-reaching effects of corruption.
Listen especially to Tom's comments on the Ohio Ethics Commission and later I talk about my own issues with the Ohio Elections Commission...he says the "mess is in Columbus, too--mafia crime is hand-in-hand." Listen to Sweeney dance around it...the whole program starts out with declaration that Cuyahoga County Treasurer is taint-free...how does that work Dan Mouthrop??
and Aaron's comment...the media in collusion with the deals...promoting the Opportunity Corridor...the elephant on the coffee table...the media is not doing it's job.