While not appreciating the personal insults that Mr. Mork has attempted on Atherton, they have been effective. I would not have thought to vote for him, except for the insults. They convinced me Atherton must be worth voting for. Mr. Atherton's willingness to continue the public debate while being personally attacked also convinced me to vote for him. Issues come and go but character is difficult to find in low level political office, (in higher level elected office it disappears altogether, in the minds of some). Having graduated from college after dropping out of school to work (and not doing high school and the prom) I can appreciate someone who may have some personal experience with dropouts, and you can't get any more personal than to have done it.(Isn't this one of the only issues in the race). Since 50% of the Minneapolis children will experience this identity, having someone on the board who has "Real" experience overcoming the identity might also be helpful.
Oh, for the days of Andrew Jackson when such personal attacks and insults could be answered on a field of honor, with pistol or blade. Being a wonderful pistol shot and fairly adroit with a sword I could have had sooo much fun. I guess I am just an anachronism who longs for more simple times. Jim Graham, Ventura Village _______________________________________ 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
