Rick is overly uppity and certainly has his quirks, but his editorials is mostly him doing schtick. I've never actually met the guy (despite him living across the street from me), but have it on good authority that his true feelings are much more moderate.
If he were to let up or retire, the Sun would simply fill that space with much the same material as written by someone else.
Don't forget that the Sun's editorial board and Rick Bell in particular, advocated for Nenshi as the best candidate for mayor prior to the last election.
I guess what I'm saying is that I dislike the Sun and the institution of Rick Bell and the readership that is sympathetic to them, rather than Rick Bell, the actual person.
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