Tagged: democracy is difficult

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What appears to be an orderly day in City Council Chambers was anything but. Momentous outburst and some heated speech spiced the days proceedings. Two main issues were if Chicago is to remain a sanctuary city and should hearings regarding police ethics and abuse cases be open or closed. WOW! The day had fireworks!
Chetanaé Ellison giving an impassioned speech about remaining a sanctuary city. Seated before her is retired CPD officer J.D. Anderson.
It was indeed a boisterous session with heartfelt and at times roughly expressed perspectives, but as each would want their chance to be heard, the reminder is that, that right need be extended to contrary positions. Messy at times for sure.
As Winston Churchill was found to say,”No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried ..”
Pitt Artist Pens and fountain pen w/DeAtramentis Document Brown ink on Hannem?hle sketchbook.

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