Nagin strikes again

To: New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin

From: Me

Re: That sensitivity thing

Your honor, I think we have a slight problem — again.

Yesterday you were quoted as saying that the city’s continuing problems with crime and murders were “not good for us, but it also keeps the New Orleans brand out there. … ”

Then, apparently channeling the spirit of the Charles Bronson character in “Death Wish,” you said about some of the murder victims, “Some of these guys are so violent that it is hard for witnesses to come forward. … So it is unfortunate that they had to die, but it did kind of end the cycle that we were struggling with.”

Uh, Mr. Mayor — may I call you Ray? — I’m not sure you’re aiding the rebirth of the Crescent City as much as you could.

In fact, by my rough tally, you’re hurtin’ about as much as you are helpin’.

And seeing as you will be in office until 2010 — Lord, that seems like a long time away — you might want to try a different strategy.

Like shutting up. And doing something constructive for a change.

Just a thought.