GETTING RIGHT WITH RIGHTS

Lynn board to appeal ruling on police residency

Granted I don't always agree with the MAYOR'S legal opinions

BUT

I think she is DEAD-ON on this one. It's a battle we will probably ultimately lose. Do I want our police to live here? You bet your DONUTS. Having them live here gives them a vested interest in the community and more importantly gives the community a vested interest in them,

The argument that it doesn't cost anything to appeal is ludicrous. Even if it doesn't require a secret appropriation from some undisclosed line item, we as a community pay. The currency we use is social capital.

We want our police to want to live here. Give them a substantial reduction on their property taxes would make LYNN a more attractive place to live for them.

Sure, it's going to cost MONEY but so does losing lawsuits. Bad blood will be spilled.

BESIDES.....,

who do you want to give your money to: people who RISK THEIR LIVES.....

or....

people who RISK GETTING A PAPER CUT?