I just can't resist commenting on this thread.
First of all to answer Megan's question, Just because people want some
transparency and explanation about your process, doesn't mean you are being
targeted. I would certainly be interested in the process and detail of
screening by the AFL/CIO and other organizations too.
Secondly, the Stonewall Caucus said: "Acceptable is a way of saying that
the candidate in question is a friend of the Caucus and GLBT community. "
I find it really hard to believe that Lisa McDonald or R.T. Rybak were not
rated acceptable to the Stonewall Caucus. I know for a fact that R.T. is
not only a friend; he has been a tireless advocate.
You see, by not even rating candidates who are in line with your views
"acceptable" , you make it seem as though there was an inside game. Or that
your group is really more interested in controlling the process than giving
out useful information to your members and others who might be interested in
learning about GLBT issues and the candidates who can serve those issues.
Looking at your endorsement process, I can really find no useful information
for me in making an election decision.
Russell W. Peterson
Ward 9
Standish
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