Morning Musings

--Do you think the state house of representatives sits around and brainstorms ways to further lose the public's trust and confidence, or do you think it just comes to them naturally?

--And, same question for the Boston Fire Department.

--Meanwhile, this really begs the question: What would it take for the MBTA director of safety to lose her job? 

--Well, thank goodness the Herald has three reporters and a columnist on the Taunton crucifix story, huh?