Reply #7: I think the image argument is secondary. His actions themselves are intolerable

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If the harm is explained primarily as a hit to the city's image, the argument that "he can bring development to the city" can trump his misdeeds and abuse of power. Early on that was the refrain from the business community. Not hearing that so much these days. But I think, as a matter of principle, its the retailiatory firing of police officiers investigating him, the perjury, the secret deal using tax payer money to cover up his personal affair that are really the most important issues. Those things warrant his removal in and of themselves.

Obviously, your point is well taken and this isn't directed at you. Just kind of an observation. I agree this is terrible for the city's image. But it just bugs me a little bit when the focus is placed on the harm done to "image." What about the harm done to the principle of the rule of law? Not to sound overly naive, but this guy is just brazen in his disregard for that. Even if the city's image as a good place to do business were not affected one iota, this would still be tragic.