The proclivity of the Nader-supporting democrats in the last election to
rationalize their betrayal. Let's face it; we all see the benefit of a
multiparty system. However, when accomplishments like the right of choice,
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and affirmative action are in dire straits, it
is inexcusable for these wandering Democrats to attempt to justify their
betrayal with non-secutors. A popular defense among such local Democrats is
that Gore was not at risk of losing Minnesota. If memory serves me
correctly, they are wrong; it seems to me that Gore and Lieberman visited MN
not just once in the last two weeks, but twice. There's a reason for that.
Face it, you made a political blunder. Own up to it, apologize to stalwart
Democrats--especially to those most at risk now (women and minorities), and
take steps not to compromise people for a wispy principle that will have far
less effect than the choice you tossed to the wind. Until you do this, you
can't move on to do the great work that you are envisioning and are capable
of doing.
Aklilu Dunlap
Eighth Ward
_______________________________________________
Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy
Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more:
http://e-democracy.org/mpls
