In a message dated 10/10/00 9:30:08 PM,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< It is well and good for a candidate to ask to be judged as an individual
and to
not be dismissed simply on the basis of partisanship. I understand and
respect that. I think that Terrell Brown is an honest person of moderate
inclinations. But his party affiliations cannot be dismissed. So long as he
is
committed to voting for Republican organization of the Senate, he will be
supporting right-wing leadership. He will be a freshman Republican with
little
clout in his caucus. The ideas that he espouses will never even seen the
light
of day if his party takes control.
>>
Yet another good argument in favor of opening up our government to political
alternatives to the DFL and Republican parties.
I think this year's influx of Independence Party candidates is a very
positive development. I am pleased that so many people have taken on the
commitment of time, energy and emotional resources to run for office - people
who want to make a public contribution by representing their communities at
the Capitol, and who also represent a wide range of political viewpoints and
personal qualifications. This is democracy - government by the people, not by
political parties!
We need to be able to build coalitions based on issues, ideas and
commonalities. We need to be able to hear the persectives of diverse
communities. The Independence Party candidates are making a very strong
statement that they do not feel an affinity with either of the other major
parties and the two-party system in general.
This year, vote for the candidate who you feel is most qualified to serve and
who best represents your values. If that person is a third-party candidate,
he or she needs and deserves your support.
-- Holle Brian
Green Party candidate for state representative, District 62B
(612) 822-6593
www.jimn.org/hollebrian
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