RESISTANCE IS FUTILE
Anyone who has ever watched “Star Trek; The Next Generation” knows that title is the standard line of the Borg, a cyborg-race of creatures who assimilate other cultures. I use that line to describe the excluded cities of Marion County. I moderated the city of Lawrence mayoral candidate’s forum last night.
They addressed a number of issues: crime, taxes, economic development, etc. However there was an underlying theme that Lawrence should be “separate” from Indianapolis. They wanted control of the major roads and zoning. I really don’t understand this need to be separate. If you look at a map of Indianapolis, it all looks the same. And if you drive through town, it all looks the same. Everyone looks like a resident of Indianapolis to me.
And if these people truly wanted to be “liberated” they would assume control of all their local functions and them smile when they got the bill. There is no reason that Beech Grove residents should pay for two library systems or Lawrence residents pay for three fire departments. Make them all one. Assimilate everyone. Resistance is futile.
