There are non-trivial First Amendment problems with this proposal, not the
least of which is defining what an interest group is. Should someone who
takes support from, say Progressive Minnesota, be banned from voting on the
whole range of public issues that PM has taken a position on? David
Wendy,
It is very clear the influence of money has been one of the fundamental
problems with our political system. Money has weakened our democracy, and some
would rightfully argue replaced the people. We all know money has the ability
to corrupt, but how do policticians, parities and
ARTS ACTION NEEDED NOW!--UPDATE
Dear Arts Supporter,
Please contact City Council member as soon as possible and request he or she
support Mayor Rybaks proposed public art budget. Last week the Ways Means
Committee of the City Council reduced the Mayors proposed budget for public
art by 50%.
David -
I answered this yesterday. It is NOT in the constitution, but State Law, MSA
297A.99.
Dann Dobson
No Stadium Tax Coalition
Summit Hill - Saint Paul
David A. Greene [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Getting behind a public ownership proposal is a way to
In response to Rick Kuhlman, I have to echo Annie Young's response. This is
the primary reason for going to this meeting. All I know is it is planned to
be on the Southeast Shoreshore of the lake with at least 2 stories in height.
I would like to know where our Park Board
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Wendy is right. Money should not be speech; we should have person-speak,
not money-speak or money-quack. Big money undermines and then kills
democracy.
Alas, the ACLU is on the side of money=speech, perhaps their worst
position ever.
-David Shove
Roseville
On Tue, 6 Dec 2005, Wendy Wilde
Connie Beckers wrote:
Dear Arts Supporter, ... Details: Last week the Ways Means Committee in a
process called budget “mark-down” reduced the Mayor’s proposed budget of 2% for
public art to 1%, and moved the remaining $200,000 to Public Works “to do
environmental
improvements, public art,
Robert Jenson wrote an excellent article entitled How Big Money Eviscerates
the First Amendment. It is available online here:
http://www.counterpunch.org/jensen12052005.html
Democracy and is about empowering we the people while corrupt crony
capitalism is about the concentration of money and
Mark Anderson wrote:
The tax incidence report only discusses income. That is one
of the problems with the constant focus on income; it doesn't take wealth
into account at all. I think that a major benefit of a progressive tax is
it reduces the wealth gap between people.
Mark Anderson brings
Have been a big supporter of the arts--particularly visual arts---since
'56...even a sundaypainter...fortunate to have participated with Joan
Mondale's LRT station art (citizen groups)
The funding discussion for this expenditure goes back several years...CLIC
recommendations questioned
Has anyone ever pushed for a blind trust idea for campaign contributions
over a certain amount?
Elected officials often set up blind trusts in personal investments/estates
... sure some very creative people could get around it (conversations at
cocktail fundraisers, a whisper in the ear of the
I agree with the folks who have called for public financing of campaigns.
One of the worst things that one has to do as a candidate is fund raise. If
you want to get your message out, you need to have vehicles to do that,
whether it is campaign literature, ads, t-shirts, parade spots, buttons,
Thatcher Imboden asks some good questions but personally, I think the
answers should be pretty self evident.
In my opinion, there is virtually no difference between a real conflict
of interest and a perceived conflict of interest.
An elected official who accepts campaign contributions from a
I need to get this right, while I remember the Staten Fiascal, and still have
some reservations, are we saying that gang members can redeem themselves for
the torment brought to our communities, but Staten, who terrorized no one
can't redeem himself? I have my own issues with both, but if I'm
I see what you're [Jim Berstein] saying and think it probably applies a lot
of the time, but I will pose a question/comment in order to ask a
fundamental question I have (I'm young and still learning).
If a restriction was placed upon those seeking to financially benefit from
the city on donating
Thatcher -
I would submit that the standard you are using for conflict of interest is
not adequate and the bar you set is way too low. You write, we live in a
country where you are innocent until proven guilty. All this said it brings up
the question of Conflict of Interest: both ethical
Just to let you all know one of the 33 mentioned in the Star Tribune article a
couple of weeks ago, is going to jail. He pleaded guilty today, and I will be
seeking the max which is a fine upto $10,000 and/or upto 5 years in the
penitentiary.
Hopefully, more of us will standup and stop
David Greene say that the links supplied by Matty Lang are from a
group with a bias. Maybe the name lightrailnow says it all.
You can also read their comments on prt. Just imagine, they also
seem to be biased, and you won't be able to imagine what that bias
is grin.
He won't supply a link to
Here is an excerpt from the report on the Los Angeles Metro Rapid bus
program. Lrt proponents are fond of talking about such programs as
just express bus service.
The Metro Rapid Demonstration Program has been a success, meeting all 7
of the program's original objectives.
Objective 1: Reduce
Bruce Gaarder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David Greene say that the links
supplied by Matty Lang are from a
group with a bias. Maybe the name lightrailnow says it all.
You can also read their comments on prt. Just imagine, they also
seem to be biased, and you won't be able to imagine what that
I am happy you won your case and I hate to burst your bubble. Hopefully,
you don't really think you'll get $10,000 and/or 5 years. My guess would be
more like he'll spend the rest of the winter in the nice, warm workhouse, if
that. Hope I'm wrong.
Anne McCandless
Jordan
REMINDERS:
1. Be
Most are backing her, including current President Paul Ostrow, reports the
Strib.
http://www.startribune.com/stories/587/5767843.html
David Brauer
List manager
REMINDERS:
1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If
you think a member is in violation, contact
Minneapolis will be fortunate to have Barbara Johnson in that position. In
the Strong Council - Weak Mayor system a strong Council President is
essential. Barb Johnson can be that person.
The neighborhoods of all of Minneapolis will be lucky to get her. When
votes are being counted Barb is
Matty Lang wrote:
Bruce Gaarder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David Greene say that the links
supplied by Matty Lang are from a
group with a bias. Maybe the name lightrailnow says it all.
You can also read their comments on prt. Just imagine, they also
seem to be biased, and you won't be able to
Keith says: Over many years of public life, Keith Ellison has demonstrated
proaction, energy, wisdom, open-mindedness, and concern for his constituency
and
the Northside.
Over a number of years, I have had opportunity to observe Rep. Ellison's
positive outlook and reasoned, less partisan
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