I'm All Out Of Love
In the wake of the unseating of President Todd Epsten of the Board of Police Commissioners by the three Governor Jay Nixon appointed Commissioners, Richard Gray, Michael Gerdine and Bettye Battle-Turner, the mayor's tantrum continues as he was quoted in a Post-Dispatch article stating, "The people of St. Louis need an explanation."
Actually, Mayor Slay, the actions of the Governor and the Board members are self-explanatory. Let me help you with this. You see, the majority of the people in St. Louis City are Black. The Board majority is now Black, which makes it a reflection of the people of the city that it serves. The President of the Board is now Black, as are the V.P. and Treasurer. The Governor took the necessary steps to ensure that the people were served. It was the appropriate thing to do whether political or ethical. I'm certain that you are having trouble grasping that concept, but maybe Jeff Rainford can explain that to you.
Furthermore, Commissioner Epsten resigned of his own free will. The Governor did not ask for his resignation. In my opinion, Mr. Epsten couldn't imagine serving on a Board composed of a Black majority if he couldn't be in charge. His actions were self-explanatory.
Let it go, move on. If "The people of St. Louis need an explanation," it's from Mr. Epsten for his actions and you for a towing scandal that took place on your watch, a World Series Ticket Scandal that took place on your watch and more.
I hope that this serves as a sufficient "explanation" for you. The people are quite satified in knowing that highly qualified Commissioners now serve us.
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