for the tykes

What should Olympia's city council consider its "top priority above all?" The waterfront's imminent doom, featuring global warming? The plight of the homeless? The rebirth of the downtown?

If you guessed any of the above, or anything remotely as serious, you're wrong.

I suggest the city fathers set aside funds to provide shade for the playground, either a canopy or shade trees.

I see those little tykes playing heartily in the hot sun, with no protection whatsoever.

Shame on you, council, for completely disregarding your paramount duty.