Don J writes: I am greatly disappointed in Eva's post here. I'm sure there are plenty of intelligent issues to discuss in the County Commissioner races without getting into this kind of mudslinging. I've deleted most of Eva's post because we don't need to see it yet again. Actually what Don deleted was the material I quoted from CJ's gossip column in the Star Tribune. What's rather amusing is I got a number of private emails that were quite appreciative of this post. Is any of this going to affect anyone's vote for or against McLaughlin - I would hope not. I do think McLaughlin's dealings on the 35W access project -- and specifically his active promotion of that ugly flyover ramp is one reason to avoid voting for him. I would also say that his role in getting a half a million dollar "loan" to Urban Ventures is also something people should look at before voting in that race.
But, I guess we can't expect much better from the Republican party, in which Eva is active. And as Don J should know, my posts here on any of these lists represent Eva Young as an individual, and not as a spokesperson for any campaign or party. In addition, 10 years ago when I was active in DFL politics, I have always worked against Peter McLaughlin's campaign -- I supported Lee Greenfield when both Peter and Lee were running for that county commissioner seat. That party ran an ad today (which I heard on WCCO-AM) accusing Roger Moe of being soft on crime, shortening sentences for murderers, drug dealers and sex offenders. That ad is completely, totally untrue. If it WERE true, it would be a huge issue, because as we know the city of Minneapolis has a greater share of this type of crime than the statewide average -- but the ad is a total lie. EY: So somehow this Republican ad and my post to Minneapolis Issues is some vast Republican conspiracy? Are the black helicopters a circling also? Don: I trust that thinking people will see through all of this. EY: I hope most understand the humor of this situation. Eva Eva Young Near North Minneapolis "You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone - not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc., but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be." --Article II of the Bill of Non-Rights. _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
