I would say that elected officials ought to meet their constituents where they are. If it is an e-mail list as widely known and available as the Mpls-Issues list, then I think it is fair to expect a response.
I, too, was impressed at Mike Opat's response to my questions for him on this list. I believe it is a step in the right direction for elected officials to start coming into the next century of constituent communications. 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/ Quoting WizardMarks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Walt Cygan wrote: > > >Gee, I guess he had time to complain about Mr. Felien's article on 10/1, > >but not to respond to questions from constituents. It makes one curious > >about his priorities. > > > > There is clearly a notion here that politicians owe it to us to come on > this list and debate issues, stances, and opinions with us. I don't > think they do. It's sometimes helpful if they do, but it's not an > obligation of office. In election years like this one, politicians > debate their opponents. Traditionally, they do it with League of Women > Voters-type debates, meeting people face to face, giving speeches, and > advertising. Certainly they're not likely to be gracious and post their > positions if the request comes in a form like the above. _______________________________________ 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
