[Judith Anne]

That city council held power over him, and used it to his detriment; did you read the article?

He WAS a victim—of petty, power-mad city council members. Now, he is a victim no longer, they have no further power to hurt him.

[Sam's Army]

"He WAS a victim—of petty, power-mad city council members.

So suicide is the ONLY option when things don't go your way. Got it.

[thefactor]

my guess is that if your city council voted the same way to your neighbors request, you’d be very happy. it’s all about your perspective.