The country is worried. Have we committed war crimes — in the Caribbean or by supporting Israel with arms that have killed 60,000 Palestinians And who bears responsibility?
Ballard seems to be an outlier to which city government and Seattle Police seem indifferent. Yes, “Little Saigon” may be worse, and I’m sure Ballard isn’t completely unique. But it’s bad.
Before concrete and steel can start rising, the Port must complete planning and design (estimated at $300 million) for the 31 projects, determine their priority, and figure out how to pay for them. The Port has not announced an updated estimate but given the rapid escalation in construction costs the final figure could be $10 billion or more.
We have a leader less respectful of the citizenry than was George III toward his subjects. All of the guarantees, checks and balances crafted by the Founders are today under assault.