Histrorically , I and other people who are not wealthy, not male , not white, have not been able to count on their "representatives" to represent. andrea jenkins Bryant
-----Original Message----- From: Walt Cygan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2002 4:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Mpls] (no subject) Matthea Little Smith wrote: > People with privilege tend to see things much differently > than those that don't have the privilege. Sure, Ms. Smith is absolutely right. But I see things much differently because of my profession (computer-related) than an artist might. I see things differently as a lapsed Catholic than a practicing Muslim would. I see things differently as an Independent than a party activist of any stripe would. I see things differently as a 46-year-old, married, father than I did when I was a 25-year-old, single person with no children. Which of these things are more important than the others in formulating my views on policy issues in Minneapolis? Even on the topic of privilege someone might ask what it takes to be considered privileged. Is it an income standard? Is it a lifestyle standard? Is it opportunity? Mr. Greenwald's point about balkanization is a sound one. How many people would have to be on the Redistricting Commission before all of the crucial categories (geography, gender, sexual orientation, income, marital status, [add your favorite]...) are appropriately represented? We live under a representative form of government, but that doesn't mean that we are always perfectly represented. Statistically, sometimes the makeup of bodies will be skewed when compared to the population. Let's cut the Redistricting Commission a little slack and let them *do* something before criticizing them for not doing it right. Walt Cygan Keewaydin _______________________________________ 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 _______________________________________ 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
