By Don Henninger | Scottsdale Independent
In recent days we’ve seen the devastating ripple effects that fear can have on a community.
It can shut down economic activity with both short- and long-term effects.
It can show what happens when people listen to the advice of leaders who play fast and loose with the facts.
It can erode trust in systems and processes that are usually consistent and reliable.
This all came to mind late last week when a Superior Court judge ruled against Southbridge 2 in downtown Scottsdale, allowing the citizens referendum opposing the project to move onto the November election ballot.