| I don't like saying bad things about Republicans, or anyone, for that matter. But Oakland County Commissioner Kim Capello from Novi, who became infamous on the national blog circuit last month for pleading guilty to having sex in public outside a bar in Novi, apparently has a number of tax liens. Mr. Capello just can't avoid the bad news this year, it seems. His explanation this time is as a lawyer he has a hard time collecting debts from clients and is late paying just like they are. I sympathize with him given our tax burden and the economy. But its time to ask when his closet will be empty. Rarely will I offer opinion at this level. And while I'll refrain from calling for his resignation - his consituents deserve to be represented without interruption - its time Capello announce his intention not to run next year. And anyone who raises both of these issues is not being "dirty" in their campaigning. True and relevant contrast is both reasonable and necessary. It's not personal and I don't even have a potential client in that area right now - I've also never met Capello. He's a public figure and official and offered himself to service at a higher standard. |
