BALK, BALK, BALK, BALK

I'm a bit dismayed at the good citizens of New York City and their leaders for quaking in their boots over the prospect of a good 'ol fashioned criminal trial for a few of the 911 conspirators.

I thought New Yorkers were tough and strong, but after all their hand-wringing about how dangerous a trial there would be, they should probably change their city's nickname from The Big Apple to The Big Chicken.

Originally published at ChicagoTribune.com.
Also published in the Glen Ellyn News, February 10, 2010