I understand that Greg Abbott is trained as a lawyer, he is well versed as an advocate for causes or people he supports, and he sells his experience as a debater in school as one of his strong points. The most extensive debates I had in school revolved around trying to get the use of the car more often and the only training I have had in law I learned in the courts trying to resolve the occasional business conflict that I have been involved with. So I look to Greg, or any other lawyer, advocate, debater types to help me out with a question.
Greg tells us on his web site that the proposed developers of 53rd and Lyndale do not have a firm 5-year lease for additional parking, that they only have an agreement "in principle". He goes on to state that this difference between a 5 year lease and an agreement in principle is "THE difference between a deal I can support, and a deal which does not adequately protect the interests of the neighbors and local businesses." My question then of Greg is this, if the 5 year lease is THE answer that will let you support this proposal, "What happens in your plan after year FIVE?" I assume the building will last longer than five years. So whats the big deal you have with a five year lease? Will the parking issues be gone in five years?When you advocate for someone is that as long term as you usually plan? Let me know if I'm missing something on this one. Bob Gustafson 13th __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. http://phone.yahoo.com _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
