I have posted my personal position previously regarding the anti-war resolution. I believe that it is not an appropriate use of our council members time. And I reject the arguement that it wouldn't take much time, that it would just be a quick vote. This would only be true if every council person held the same view and were absolutely sure that most of their constituents agreed. I really don't believe that is the case, and therefore the possibility of an extended debate is very real.
Perhaps the advocates of an anti-war resolution could take their case directly to the people. Do we have a vehicle in Minneapolis for a referendum? I am sure that there some cost involved but maybe the anti-war organizers/organizations could pick up the tab so as not to use scarce public revenue. Then the question would be answered as to what the actual percentage of people living in Minneapolis believed regarding the war. As an aside, I personally believe that this would make a more powerful statement at the federal level than the vote of seven elected officials. Just my two cents worth. And thank you David for your post reinforcing the call for civil discourse. Catherine Leighton Live in Longfellow/Work North East TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. ________________________________ 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
