City could’ve put money to good use

I must be doing something wrong. I’ve tried to get my kids to say “please” whenever they need help. According to Mylo Harvey’s lawyer, what they should do is get jacked up on illegal hallucinogenic drugs and go trash the inside of the nearest convenience store. If they really, really want help, do all of the above while naked. Because one person put himself in the position to be confronted by the police, who did nothing wrong in their encounter with Mr. Harvey, the citizens of Everett fell victim to a shakedown by his Seattle attorney. For $500,000 Everett could have paid for several police officers this year, bought a new fire engine to protect us for years to come, or even paid for some hideous new sculpture.

I tip my hat to our cops that have to deal with this stuff on a daily basis. The last time I checked, when an officer asks you to do something, it’s not in your best interest to start a “protracted” struggle. I can’t tell you how relieved I am that our $500K has bought off Mr. Harvey’s family and spared them the “ordeal” of a trial.

Lee Fowble

Everett