Mayor Daley Explains Why the Government Doesn't Work

The Chicago Tribune reports on Mayor Daley explaining the different between a business and the government:

"We can't compete with the private sector. Government doesn't have customers, they only have citizens. You know that. Many times, your relationship with your local government or state or federal government – they’re not customer related. They're going to leave at 5:00 p.m., and they're going to leave at 4:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. 'I'm sorry, we're on the time clock.' They walk out. In the private sector, when you have a customer, you’re going to stay there and make sure they’re happy and satisfied."

A rather truthful quote from Mayor Daley.