I'm forced to agree with the previous comments. I found this story to be extremely interesting and informative. I saw those billboards and never knew the back story or what actually happened with the case.
That being said, I find the last paragraph deeply disturbing. You project a dangerous concept that its "okay" that these two individuals were murdered. I fail to see why after writing a story based solely on factual evidence, you felt the need to add your own personal view. I fail to see what benefit to the story your views add. The only reason I can fathom is that you intentionally wished to inflict pain and suffering on the families of the victims.
If this had been a random murder of two individuals and no drugs were involved, it would be a tragedy. According to you, since there were drugs involved, they deserved their fate. My personal view is that you are not in a proper position to judge what people do and do not deserve.
No.... troubling in regards to fair play. 1 million in tax dollars is not that much when you consider how many multi-million dollar proposals there are at any given time. The core issue of the article is what is troubling. Parties should not be given access to their competitors information or proposal. It is unethical and does not keep the playing field even. The other aspect of this issue is that the same company utilized for original design has been given 1 million dollars to fix its own mistakes. That is by far, the more troubling aspect.
Is there anything else in my previous/current comment you need clarification on?
I believe this article has served its intended purpose. Mr. Martin laid out the facts, to the best of his knowledge. He made it explicitly clear that portions of the article must be assumed. Repeated requests for verification and more information from various parties went unfulfilled. While he may not have had "all the facts", the core issue itself is troubling and I for one am glad he was able bring the matter to light.
Re: “Here's a bit more on why a journalist might be curious about Councilman Terry Riley”
Now if it were only possible to do this type of investigating work on each elected official in city hall... Im sure that 70 million shortfall could shrink a little... I'd love that job :)