Marion Barry Stumbles, Again

In the course of mending relations with Asian Americans after offending Koreans and Filipinos, the erstwhile Mayor for Life and city councilman Marion Barry managed to offend yet another ethnic group by using the epithet "Polack" in reference to Polish Americans, thus placing him in league with the fictional Archie Bunker who promiscuously used the term when referring to his son-in-law. Even the most ardent Barry supporter would have to admit that the man has become a laughingstock.

The Pathetic Marion Barry

The District of Columbia City Council censured former mayor and Ward 8 councilman Marion Barry in a 12 - 0 vote for among other things public corruption. Barry, who is drawn to scandal like a moth to a flame, cast an uncustomary pathetic tone as he pled to his colleagues for compassion, understanding, and forgiveness. This is a pathetic development in a 40 year career of public service, in which the misdeeds unfortunately overshadow positive contributions.

The Stalker

Washington D.C. Councilman Marion Barry reportedly was arrested by Park Police for stalking a woman. At this stage of the game, it is safe to say the infamous Mayor-for-Life was operating more on habit and instinct as opposed to potentiality, given his age and assorted health problems.