----- Original Message ----- From: Vince Washburn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 11:51 AM Subject: Fwd: Re: FW: [Mpls] 3rd ward- a council seat up for auction?
> What is the difference between a union and scab > printer and why is one better than the other? Vince the difference is the union bug at the bottom of the printed material piece. This denotes it was printed by "Union" labor. It is supposed to be the litmus test for liberal democrats. If it is not there you are supposed to vote against the person. I am a democrat but I really take exception to the "Scab printer" remark. Small neighborhood printers very often are family run and operated small businesses, who only employ family members and are non-union. I think they should be able to be used for political work for that community. They also should be able to print material as a donation to a candidate. Scab usually denotes labor that replaces legitimate Union labor during labor conflicts with management; in order to break the union. It is NOT supposed to be for non-union shop employees. What about non-union labor working at a regular job that is sometimes paid more and have at least as good benefits as a union shop? Are they scabs also? I think not. While I think Olin Moore would be a great addition to the City Council, and I have seen some of Don Samuel's "outside" supporters on the other side of this DFL litmus test making other different "DFL" commitments, I see nothing wrong with a legitimate business making a legitimate contribution of printing labor. I also think Don Samuel's campaign has nothing to be ashamed of it uses printers within that community. Is there a competing "Union" printer in North Minneapolis? What could possibly be wrong with patronizing your own communities businesspeople and your friends. The DFL needs to take a serious look at this test, and make an exception for those using "businesses" in their own communities . People should refrain from calling legitimate small businesses and those working in our communities "Scabs". I think "Non-Union" would have been quite enough for those who care about such things. Jim Graham, Ventura Village - South Minneapolis but still affected by who the 3rd Ward folks elect. (So do a good job) The people are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty. - Thomas Jefferson _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
