Recently I interned at the capital with a House Representative. Fortunately and interestingly enough for me I was able to be there when the redistricting maps were first announced to the House. The reactions and conversations that were buzzing around me was certainly interesting and something that I never had experienced before. I for one was a bit confused to the whole situation but the rep. who I was intering with whisked me through the offices of her DFL coworkers to discuss the changes that have arised. Now the representive that I was working with, for one, was satisfied, and in some ways very happy with the redistricting changes that had occurred. While other reps. were on those same lines, there were some who were crying, cursing, and all outs completely upset with the system and how they were "screwed" over by the courts. Saying all of this however, I observed that the overall consenseus of the maps that it was going to be all right. We come to this conclusion because this is a new step for the experience that they all have to committ too. This new adventure of meeting new people and being put out into a new environment will be enriching to learn how to adapt to the intersts of another community, as well. I believe that this opportunity should be embraced by all members of the legislature as a gift, and not as a burden.
Heather Blasjo Maplewood _______________________________________ 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
