I don't like whisper campaigns, either. But I think for Jackie Cherryhomes to bring that up now does more harm than good.
Clarence Hightower remarked in Doug Grow's column about what to say to young African-Americans about Sharon's defeat. I am concerned that young people are being taught that democracy is a zero-sum game, in which a defeat for the mayor is a defeat for them! "We tell them, 'stay in school, work hard,' and for what?" he asked. I say, "Work hard so that YOU can someday run for mayor, for city council, for governor, for president." Honestly, need one ask why to encourage young people to suceed? Both Cherryhomes and Sayles Belton are talented women who can go on to other, greater achievements. But it is their choice to display honest insights into themselves. Frankly, I credit both with more sense than to continue a difficult and often bitter fight. I was often bitter too, and no longer wish to be. I am determined to see Minneapolis meet the challenges ahead. Jackie and Joan and Sharon no longer sit in office, but they are still our leaders in showing young people how a public servant gracefully leaves office without it turning into a demonstration of anger and despair. I am sure that anger and despair is not the message they wish to send. Kristine Harley Sheridan _______________________________________ 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
