> I think David's post is pretty revealing about the point of view of those > who claim to oppose war, while also opposing a local anti-war resolution. > This view expresses opposition to war, but ultimately says that the war is > not an important issue. <snip>
I have to side with Jordan. The "think globally act locally" phrase is particularly poignant here. If you are opposed to the war you have to be in favor of anti-war resolutions. If the citizens of Minneapolis think this is an important issue the city council should at least vote on the issue. I don't know how others choose how to vote for city council members, but I choose to vote for the candidates who seem to have a similar view of the world as I do. I seldom vote on how a candidate stands on an issue, but rather what their general philosophy is regarding life in an urban center. Votes on big issues gives me a deep insight into the council member and is very helpful in molding my voting decision. Most votes by elected representatives are not very clear, at least to me, why they vote the way they do. The issues in general are very complex with multiple pros and cons, these high profile votes are very telling for me. Because they are telling, perhaps is the reason they do not want to vote. In any case three cheers for St. Paul, my next night out will be East of the river. Cheers; DeWayne Townsend Cooper 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
