When I started reading the article, W-S nightlife coalition seeks middle ground with city, by Yes-Weekly's Amy Kingsley I thought, What's so bad about this?

But that was before I got to the part about the lack of due process and the overreaching power given to the Winston-Salem city manager over bands and small business. You see, living in nearby Greensboro we know all too well how unchecked city managers tend to abuse their power and run-over the rights of the people. You see, in Greensboro the title, City Manager, is quickly becoming synonymous with Saddam.

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