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I shake my head.

It is a political "Show" and it is designed to show one's followers how "passionate" one is with one's cause, unfortunately a lot of the followers do not understand the rule and procedure and act on raw emotion, like a mob, then the band of politicians start to act like a mob as well. Once you pull one stunt, you have to up it and up it or no one will pay attention.

This is a dangerous game, and a total lack of respect.

If it comes down to "choosing sides", I rather see peace, order and respectful disagreement.

Well written by Mr. Wigderson:

Reading the newspaper this morning I found this part particularly interesting:

The crowd of people supporting the mayor erupted in applause, stopping a long-time practice to not allow clapping, booing and cheering during Common Council meetings. Little was done to stop the clapping, but Merchle’s comments frustrated at least one alderwoman.
“The mayor should tell,” Alderwoman Peggy Bull said about the recent decision to change Luther’s contract. “Ask the mayor why.”
Scrima refused to comment on the issues leading to the change in Luther’s employment contract prior to Wednesday.
Alderman Charles Lichtie attempted to stand up for the Common Council until he was called out of order by the mayor. The Common Council and city staff are not allowed to address citizen comments during the meeting unless the issue is placed on the agenda prior to the meeting.
“I am tired of week after week of everybody diminishing this council,” Lichtie said. “… If you don’t like it, run for alderman yourselves.”
One person in the crowd was upset by Lichtie’s comment as the person yelled “Go home” to the alderman.
Bull asked the mayor to stop the clapping from the audience as it continued, to which another person in the crowd loudly commented, “What about the First Amendment?”
The disrespect shown during the public comments frustrated downtown resident Vicky Hekkers, who said during the meeting she had shown up to support the mayor.
Hekkers told The Freeman on Wednesday that conflict is needed for change, but the conflict needs to be done with respect.
“I did not come here for this, I will go home,” said Hekkers during the meeting. “… These people work very hard. I see both sides.”

Perhaps I’ve been to a few more Council meetings than you, but the behavior never sunk this low even during the Frame Park debate. That it was allowed to do so by the Mayor should send a clear message to the members of the Common Council that they are dealing with a different political animal, one that is not interested in reasoned political debate.