Jeff Rosenberg writes: The big question to me is, how do we make people proud of our city? I'm proud to live here, and I want to do everything I can to make it better. ...What would make these people care for their environment.
An example: Some time ago, way back when the buses were running, I was sitting outside Rainbow Foods waiting for a bus. So were a few students who had just come from Target. One of them had a CD, which she unwrapped, throwing the wrapper on the ground in front of her. I might add that there was a garbage can on THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BUS SHELTER! I told her that she should throw it out. She responded: 'Yeah, probably. But I'm too lazy.' I can't understand where this complete lack of repect comes from. Even if she is just a temporary resident of the city, I can't see it. BF: I think there are more of us who care about the city and are proud of it than those who mess it up. I've asked people to pick up litter before, and the response has been shock. Probably just shock that I'm even talking to them, let alone asking them to do something that they knew they ought to do anyway. I think more of us who care ought to be willing to experience that shock and just go ahead and ask people to clean up, be respectful of others, etc. We don't have to be the effect of every old litterbug around. Litter is sort of a small issue compared to acts of violence, theft, property damage etc. But it is a good start. Tackling that is probably good practice for taking on the larger issues and really cleaning up our town. Brian Fesler Keewaydin REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
