In prison, 22 months is no easy walk in the park GREG BEAN Coda       So, our old friend John Merla, the corrupt former mayor of Keyport, was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison last week. And just in time for Halloween, too. If you're a Keyportian, you couldn't ask for a better addition to your Fright Night goodie bag. Much better than a toothbrush, or even a... More ... Who gets a $1.5 million party for their birthday? DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State       This week we are starting a new occasional feature, a political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, More ...