[E. Pluribus Unum]

"In one instance, a series of recordings are recounted indicating that a bribe has been requested, paid and succeeded in securing access for a contractor..."

Crucify the contractor!

He's the one to blame.

Politicians cannot be expected to resist temptation.

It is not their fault.

[weegee]

The city employees, contractors, and property owners are all corrupt.

It's what makes Downtown Houston what it is today.

There's no mystery as to why Ken Lay was crucial to getting the new ballpark made in Houston (passing by 1% of the vote).