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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Consider these items: construction of a $7 million
''Renaissance Square'' performing arts center in Rochester, New York;

It seems the community is about evenly split about this little gem. I wonder
about the people who've never been asked, which leads me to wonder why we
don't have referendums on such issues, and prison time for officials who
screw up these projects.

On a similar subject: Some years back, the county decided to replace our
aging baseball stadium. The old one could've been renovated, but that didn't
make certain parties happy. When the county executive was on TV to announce
the new one, we found out who the "who" was, via a tasteless error. Sitting
in the CE's office was some fat cat in a 3 piece suit, with a cigar. I
commented on this to a friend, who said "That's Tony so-and-so, who owns
(some name) construction".

Local officials should have their bank accounts audited, and compared with
any large purchases they make.