The arrogance, some would call it chutzpah, of the heads of the two Twin Cities is disturbing, especially in light of the threats to democracy posed at the national level. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced last week that he will not implement a measure authorizing imposition of an increased property tax levy mounting to $110 million spread over a decade to be used for funding child care, even if the proposition is approved by voters in the capital city next month.