It's interesting that many Springfield residents, including the Mayor, have made it clear that Mr. Ralston does not represent the values of their City.  You don't have to be a flaming Liberal to find Mr. Ralston's values, actions and comments offensive.  Springfield, from all I've seen and read over the last 20 years, has become a moderate, "right-of-center" business friendly, diverse community.  It's no longer the "Springtucky" Mr. Ralston represents.