[Hawthorn]

"Tragedy? Since when is dying from a heart attack a tragedy?"

At least two tragedies were involved here, beyond the "simple tragedy" of any death:

1. The deterioration and downfall of an obviously talented man who once seemed to hold great promise.

2. The accelerated decline of the city he was supposed to manage.

[kabar]

1. The deterioration and downfall of an obviously talented man who once seemed to hold great promise.

He was the Hope and Change candidate. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

2. The accelerated decline of the city he was supposed to manage.

I have the same sympathy towards Melton and the residents of Jackson as I do for Kwame Kilpatrick and the voters of Detroit. You reap what you sow. When you elect corrupt, incompetent politicians, you shouldn't be surprised at the results.