". . . what the City and it’s leaders want from a 'Ethics Commission'."  With all due respect Stan, the ethics commission is there for us, the public and taxpayers, to promote and enforce ethical conduct of our city officials and employees.  When questions of relationships, conflicts of interest, use of city resources, etc. come up regarding major projects such as the rail, I expect them to dig into them wholeheartedly.

I'm curious, however, what you have in mind.  Who would do this "philosophical examination"?  How would it be done?