So I read an interesting article in today's IndyStar. Those crazy bastards seem to think that you sold the city's water and sewer systems to Citizens Energy Corp. because you're afraid to raise rates. You know how the IndyStar can be, with their ridiculous claims...
Wait, I'm receiving word that you not only have admitted to this, but are saying that it's "the right thing to do."
Right for whom, might I ask? Right for the citizens of Indianapolis? Is it right to sell the entirety of one industry's resources to one company? Keep in mind we're talking about an industry that the citizens of Indianapolis can't live without. We're not going to go back to the well and the outhouse over this, but we will end up paying more money. You let Citizens Energy monopolize the water industry and we're going to be shortening our showers at the very least, that's for damn sure.
Pop quiz: Why did Indianapolis buy out the water industry in 2002?
Answer: Because interest rates had skyrocketed under private ownership due to a lack of competition.
Now I'm not saying that we shouldn't be spending more money on our infrastructure. We can and should increase spending on our utilities, but I don't believe that privatization is the right way to do that.
The one thing this move showed me, Greg, is that I haven't given you enough credit. All these years, I thought you had no clue why you were elected, but this shows that you get it. You know exactly why the simple slogan of "Had Enough?" would manage to get even a novice like you elected over an incumbent. You've realized that you free rode your way into office on the coattails of property tax increases that had nothing to do with Bart Peterson. You understand that water rates need to be raised, but you don't have the balls to do it yourself, so you're passing the buck onto Citizens Energy.
Yeah Greg, THAT'S what a leader does. When the tough decisions are laid on your desk, you throw up your hands and say "Don't Ask Me!" Do you think the voters will forget this a year and a half from now when they're paying twice as much for water because of this decision? They won't. I know you can smell what the Democrats are cookin', and you know that no matter who gets the nomination, you're going to lose one year from November. This decision won't save you. If you had the balls to make an unpopular decision, I think you'd be surprised how Hoosiers would respond. At least then, you'd show you have the courage to lead.
Greg, you've disappointed me again. This was a cowardly move, and I hope the voters don't hurt your feelings too badly in the polls. Good luck and godspeed.
Oh, and if you want some help, I can fix your administration and your reelection bid in one day, with enough time for a long lunch. My email is hicklet@indiana.edu
Something tells me I won't be hearing from you, and neither will the rest of the city after 2011.
Love,
Timmy Elmo Hickle
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