How embarrassing

Background: The Detroit News reports that Detroit City Council President Monica Conyers got her ex-con brother a job with the city. The brother was eventually fired for absenteeism. Conyers response - he isn't my brother. However, they do have the same parents.

Reggie Esters must be happy to hear that Monica Conyers denies that he is her brother. When you're an ex-con with a violent felony record and you manage to get fired by the City of Detroit, your reputation is tarnished for sure. But to be known as Monica Conyers' brother? That’s embarrassing.

[Letter to the Editor - The Detroit News. Published 04/08/2009.]