“It might well be that some of the concerns are valid, but we are not going to learn anything new by just continuing to think about this. I think we need to pass something so we can see what the impact is.” Mayor Mathew Appelbaum commenting on the proposed home size regulations City Council is prepared to adopt in October. Daily Camera, September 18, 2009.

Some think this quote demonstrates a callous ‘pass it and see who gets hurt’ attitude, while others think it is a positive step, demonstrating leadership on a tough issue. How do you  see it?

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