Quoting Anderson & Turpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> Yes the Strib is correct to include diverse opinions. Personally I would > like to see more edgy opinions in the Strib. *SNIP* >Of course the Strib would never do that, because political correctness >overrides their desire for balanced coverage. *SNIP* > Mark Anderson > Bancroft Neighborhood (BV) Speaking of our "hometown newspaper" ... What's the deal with the ignoring of the Hennepin County District 1 commissioner race? I realize there won't be a primary, but their actions have turned me into a conspiracy theorist! Review the facts; I would love to hear feedback from the list: Jun 17: I issue my first press release announcing that I am going to run for Opat's seat and that I am seeking the Green Party endorsement. Pioneer Press reporter David Hawley calls me THAT SAME DAY to ask a question or two and they print an article in the following day's paper. NO CONTACT FROM THE STRIB! Jul 16 (filing deadline): I get a call from Bill McCauliffe, Star Trib. He says that he saw my name on the list of candidates who filed and they are doing a piece on the County races for tomorrow's paper. I give him name, age, current occupation, etc. He assures me it won't be a large write up, but that there will be an article on the County races in the paper tomorrow. Jul 17: In the article on County races, all contested races for County Commissioner EXCEPT DISTRICT 1 are noted. Jul 21: Star Trib publishes an editorial titled "Hennepin rising" in which it notes the County Board and Minneapolis Mayor will be commencing talks in August to see if there are any efficiencies that can be found by combining services where appropriate. This is a great themed article except for the DE FACTO ENDORSEMENT that the Strib gives our incumbent Commissioners, calling them "big- picture politicians" and that they are certainly "up to the task". Were it not for the previous three incidents, and their lack of response to the half-dozen commentaries and letters to the editor that I have submitted, I would write it off, but instead, I choose to write reader rep, Lou Gelfand. I send him an e- mail on a Wednesday or Thursday (I don't remember) and then follow up with a call on Monday. He calls me at home and leaves a message. We never connect. I have since issued at least six press releases to all media outlets in the affected areas. North News/Northeaster has connected with me about an article and the MN Sun publications have also published some info. I understand that the paper has the right to print what they deem appropriate, but for a paper that depends so heavily on Associated Press articles, why can't I even get a mention? We heard about the fringe governor candidates from the major parties, but nothing yet on my race. Opinions? Feedback? Strib reportes encouraged to respond... Bob Velez Shingle Creek Ward 4-1 -- Citizen Bob Velez Green Party endorsed candidate for Hennepin County Commissioner, District 1 AFSCME (Local 34) ENDORSED http://www.webspawner.com/users/citizenbobvelez/ _______________________________________ 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
