Hi, all -- On 4/9/02 4:25 PM, Duke Powell wrote:
> 1. I watched a lot of TV coverage of the riot on the U of M campus. I never > saw an officer strike any one with their riot batons. This charge has been > made several times on this list and, if true, it would seem to me that this > footage would have gotten a lot of air play. Hm. You must not have seen the same footage I've seen, then. > 2. I am a Paramedic at HCMC. We did not transport any injured victims of > the brutality allegedly meted out by the police. I have not heard of, or > seen, any injuries that were any more than minor contusions and abrasions. Is HCMC the only place rioters (and alleged "rioters") were treated? (Just because _you_ didn't see substantial injuries doesn't mean they didn't happen.) > 3. I have worked around police for over 30 years. I have helped subdue and > restrain countless members of the public who are a danger to themselves > and/or others. It is not a pretty process; but then it isn't supposed to be. > It is, however, effective and done in a manner that minimizes the risk to > the officer, the public, the patient, and the drunk knuckle head. You sound very rational; Good to know you're out there, fighting the good fight. > 4. The response by those on this list to the actions of public safety > officials have shown me that many of you will go to any length to berate and > degrade those who are sworn to protect you, your family and your property > from those who wish you ill. The scary thing to me is that you all seem to > have the ear of the mayor and a significant number of city council members. "The squeaky wheel..." theory in action; bear in mind, if one doesn't like the way their government is run, one has the ability/right to use this -- or any other -- forum to make their views known in order to effect change. Questioning authority is not a crime; in fact, it's a responsibility; Not sure why you're frightened by the concept of concerned citizens making their viewpoints known to the "people in charge". > There has been talk among Mpls DFLers that they may have to approach and > work with suburban Republicans in order to protect their political turf. Be > forewarned - Postings that appear regularly on this list will curl the toe > nails of the suburban home owner. Are you saying that this list has a predominant slant to it? I suspect a careful tally of postings would suggest otherwise. (Have any tallies of the membership's political leanings ever been taken, Mr. Brauer...?) -- John Goodman Central Neighborhood _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.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
