The May 27 editorial “The bleeding at McCormick Place” reminded me of an incident several years ago.
I was attending a cardiology meeting at a hotel on State Street. The speaker wanted to start showing some slides about interpreting electrocar-diograms, so, dutifully, the projectionist flashed the first one on the screen.
When it became obvious that the overhead lights were still on, the speaker asked that they be turned off. The projectionist said, “Can’t do it; the electrician who controls overhead lights isn’t here yet.” Someone in the audience walked over to turn off the lights but was told, “No, that’s against the rules” by the projectionist.
We all sat there in total silence, all thinking the same thing. I’m sure none of us will forget your ludicrous union regulations–regulations that burden your city and adversely affect your competitiveness to attract conventions.
