Some people liked the coverage. Thanks for demonstrating the intelligence of many of those involved in the protests. And 'Right on the money. But, to my description of thuggish vandals beating their bony breasts, Jeffry C. Gilbert rather took exception. It was at that point yesterday that I headed for Pike Place Market.
Some people go to church for reassurance.
In times of stress, I need to know that, despite noxious clouds and obnoxious comments, the heart of the city still beats. But it was a pretty weak pulse. Walking, I arrived just before 11 a.m. and the few hardy vendors who'd opened at all were already closing on orders of the management. His sweater sales were down 50 percent. Business was down 75 percent this week and down to one-tenth yesterday.