List, Went to the Twins game last night with my daughter (participating in the Trade Union Night @ the Metrodome) and I must agree that it sucks as a baseball venue. I ABSOLUTELY OPPOSE public funding for millionaires, but I do agree that it leave a lot to be desired for baseball fans. 1) I hate that there are no "bullpens" for pitchers to warm up in.
2) The turf and "faux dirt" give it a gymnasium feel rather than a ballpark feel. 3) Those lights are really distracting when you try to follow a fly ball, even for the fans; let alone for the players. I enjoyed JEERING A-Rod and inciting others to do the same. Life's wicked little pleasures... Had a talk with Joe Mullery (Rep for my area, 58A) regarding the whole stadium issue and other Minneapolis issues. The stadium issue is not the only one that legislators try to shaft Minneapolis with. After talking with joe, I was astounded at some of the things that the legislature does to make the Minneapolis delegation miserable. We've got a bunch of abandoned, dilapidated structures along the West side of the River that are just sitting there. Joe explained that the legislature has forbidden, through their legislative powers, redevelopment of that area. No real reasons given or needed apparently, it is just an opportunity to put Minneapolis in its place that lawmakers get off on. Very discouraging to say the least. Bob Velez Shingle Creek Ward 4-1 _______________________________________ 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
