Is Duke Oliver Out of Touch or Out of His Mind?
I have suspected for the past couple years that it may be time for Indianapolis City-County Councilor William “Duke” Oliver to call it a career because he is either completely out of touch with reality or he has completely lost his mind.
The latest evidence of all this occurred at a Saturday gathering of the Concerned Clergy, a group of ministers which meets regularly to address issues in the city. Oliver was apparently in one of his many incoherent moods and attacked members of the 10-point Coalition by accusing them of harassing black youth downtown and saying that they did not want them in the area.
Really, Duke?
I’ve heard you say a lot of idiotic things as of late but this one is over the top. Do you really think the purpose of groups like 10-point is to harass black youth? I was downtown this weekend and the kids who were down there were so well-behaved and well-mannered that the faith community that was there sent people home early. The young people are starting to get the message. This about making sure everyone is safe and can enjoy the city. This is one of those rare moments where I agree with Monroe Gray who told you during the meeting that you were wrong and need to check out the facts for yourself.
By the way, when it comes to black youth, you don’t necessarily have the best record. Remember your comments regarding Shamus Patton and Brandon Johnson? I do. So how about you do everyone a favor and stop talking.
There is an old phrase you might want to remember the next time you decide to chime in on something like this, it is “better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.”
