New Series: What you always wanted to know…
Dear NumbersRunnner,
This question has been on my mind for a long time but it’s one I’ve been afraid to ask: How come so many San Diegans get away with murder?
Yours truly,
Timid Questioner
Dear TQ,
Murder is a serious allegation. If you’ll settle for the lesser charge of white-collar crime (the FBI says it means “lying, cheating, and stealing…the full range of frauds committed by business and government professionals…”), you need only take a look at some of Don Bauder’s investigative stories about our hometown white-collar crooks.
But yes, when it comes to San Diego miscreants of a political persuasion these guys really DO get away with murder – both the metaphorical and bloody types.
Consider the case histories of two recently-departed politicians — ex-mayor Jerry Sanders and ex-councilmember Tony Young. [Read more…]