I was amused to see former Mayor Charlie Luken and local race hustler Damon Lynch, III congratulating themselves recently on the reforms they instituted after the 2001 riots. Of course, these guys prefer the word “unrest” to describe attacks on innocent people and looting of businesses.

As a long-time UC football fan, I feel like we’re suffering from the “Minter Syndrome.” I’m referring to former coach Rick Minter, who produced just enough mediocre seasons to avoid getting fired.