I was around when Zollie Green got nailed, to use an indelicate term, and even as "out to lunch" as I was in those long ago days, I think I'd remember if Ed Felien, whom I had known previously as a fellow free school teacher, had come to such a bad end.
I'm glad Ed is running for Peter's job because I think that Ed makes some sound points. I wasn't in favor of the original domed stadium and I still don't like the idea of shoveling the public's money into private corporate pockets. I think Peter has many redeeming qualities but nothing is forever and just as Lou DeMars had to move on - and Jackie Cherryhomes - maybe the time has come for some harder-edged advocacy for the core constituencies in the county commissioner district just to my east. Ed gets preachy sometimes - remember Tim Campbell's more pontifical moments? - but Ed's long years of involvement in South Minneapolis are worth more respectful comment than any offhand comparison to Dick Franson's quixotic humors. I appreciate Ed's publications for the exposure they give to young writers, the venues they provide for new entrepreneurs, and the sense of community they reinforce for a large part of our city. I'm glad the Greens have taken up Ed's banner because frankly the political grass is a bit greener on my political party's side of the fence and Ed has long since earned his stripes in the progressive community. Fred Markus, Horn Terrace, Ward Ten _______________________________________ 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
