[Winona Online Democracy] I enjoyed the article. But then I agreed with it. I am afraid for our country when I think of how many good people would read 'anti-American' into Gunyou's article. This reminds me of conversations I was involved with recently regarding the value of local elected officials and how much more approachable and responsive they are. That, in my mind, is what true democracy in this country was based on. A good example locally is the broad spectrum of support for the Learning Levy. We have staunch Conservatives at the lead of this levy effort working hand in hand with those labeled Liberal. People working together for what is best for our community's future. They are not blindly hiding behind rhetoric to feather their own nests at the expense of our future. Why can't our State and National elected officials do this. I don't know how to fix that but I do know that the local positions up for election and the local levy issue are just as important at the hotly debated national issues. We should be sure to get out and vote and encourage others to vote even if all we vote on are those local positions. It is at the local level that we can make a difference even in spite of those at the higher levels of government.
Craig Brooks --- Vicki Englich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > [Winona Online Democracy] > > To all: > Here's a link to an impressive article written by > former Minnesota > Finance Commissioner John Gunyou that appeared in > today's Star Tribune. > It's way too long for me to paste into a post for > this venue, but the > link is easy to use. > Since discussion has whittled away, perhaps this > article could be the > start of a new thread. > > http://www.startribune.com/stories/562/5045558.html > > Vicki Englich > > _______________________________________________ > This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy > All messages must be signed by the senders actual > name. > No commercial solicitations are allowed on this > list. > To manage your subscription or view the message > archives, please visit > http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona > Any problems or suggestions can be directed to > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you want help on how to contact elected > officials, go to the Contact page at > http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org > ===== <(©¿©)> Craig [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org