Fighting crime in downtown Portland and building trams and streetcars are not mutually exclusive, as you and Snethen seem to imply. I happen to think they are both important, and any City Council that can walk and chew gum at the same time can both improve the quality of our existing downtown and neighborhoods while also looking forward as to how this city can best grow and mature. In my opinion that includes trams and streetcars - while you and Snethen seem to disagree. But there's no reason a competent Mayor and City Council can't accomplish both objectives at the same time.