This is so not cool

I learned something sad today. The Detroit City Council would rather let the Detroit Zoo close than turn ownership over to a nonprofit organization. I shouldn't be as surprised as I am since the city council is know for doing stupid things.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060220/NEWS11/60220012

I'm going to do what I can to save the place, but it is disappointing since I want the chance to take people there if I anybody ever visits.