In a message dated 6/20/02 12:14:27 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Having once been a bus traveler myself I would point out that removing buses from the Mall would add time to the bus trips, which can be lengthy to begin with. I assume that part of the reason the buses run along the Mall is to quicken the travel time by relieving the congestion from the other streets downtown. As for the danger to pedestrians and bikes - maybe these folks can take a little responsibility and watch where they're going? Megan Thomas Interloper from St. Paul >> Megan, Your credentials are impeccable for dealing in this issue: You were a bus traveler once. Your analysis is impeccable: You assume that buses run down the Mall to quicken their travel time; time lost if we put them on an adjacent roadway DT. But what if we now remove private automobile traffic from that adjacent road and dedicate it to mass transit? I infer that you are now a vested gas guzzler, like so many of us, hence you presume to have priority rights to access. Above others, who utilize alternative, and perhaps healthier and more sustainable, modes of travel. Your last statement (above) confirms for me, your simplistic and self centered view. It amounts to, ' ...why do not those damn other people (pedestrians, et. el.) get the hell out from in front of my bumper.' Form The List Archive, I reprint below, Megan Thomas's words regarding her pride in ruling our local DFL Machine. It is not surprising that the Former DFL Machine acted like a mean/drunk driver, through the candidates they fronted, knocking down our City's affordable housing stock and sending the poor residents (pedestrians, continuing the metaphor) to the shelter. Megan, and the Faux liberal Stonewall DFL Caucus claim they were behind the wheel. I believe them. Megan's Boast: See, apparently unlike the Independence and Republican parties, the Stonewall DFL Caucus IS PART OF THE DFL. We are officially chartered through the party and receive assistance from staff and officers all the time.(**) Hell, most of us ARE staff and officers of the DFL.(**) Megan Thomas Chair, Stonewall DFL West Seventh Keith's Counterpoint then: Keith says; My "revelation" about Stonewall DFL: The Gay DFL Caucus that pushes the buttons and moves the levers of our Local DFL was caused by the Quote above. It was posted at this List by Megan Thomas. I must believe she knows the facts. I misspoke when I attributed it to Mr. Bonham or Mr. Melendez. I herewith correct my post's attribution. I also wish to correct another point: I only thought I was Gay. I attribute my "confusion" to reading so many Gay oriented posts on this List. It was fun while it lasted so I hope the Gay posters continue their Postings. However, if the Stonewall DFL Caucus controlled or created the last DFL Regime; then the rest must out them. And give them the proper attribution. Keith Reitman NearNorth Megan's Outlook: As for the danger to pedestrians and bikes - maybe these folks can take a little responsibility and watch where they're going?(From her post above) Keith says; I survived the DFL Demolition Juggernaut almost whole. I will quickstep out of the roadway when Megan's and her "like minded individuals' (definition of a caucus) are behind the wheel. Keith Reitman Pedestrian Solution/Tuck and Roll NearNorth _______________________________________ 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
