> Uh no. > > I'm saying a local resolution isn't an effective tactic. I personally > believe the resolution is a cheap symbol, devoid of effectiveness. While the > benefits may seem obvious to you - the chance of a groundswell that will > change policy - I believe the city has little legitimacy on this matter - it > was not what it was elected to do. I believe my fears are more likely...that > this symbolic act sparks overwrought divisions that harm other fights that > have value.
If I as an individual am a force, when all I can do is write, call & FAX my elected representative how can an elected body be less effective than a single individual. I can accept political uncertainty, not wanting to reveal too much, and too much on the plate, but not that it is an "ineffective tactic" not with 50+ other cities doing the same. How many have voted it down? That has to mean something even to Washington. Feeling really sad to have use my second post without saying anything about keeping the governance, financing and staff of NRP. Tomorrow. 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
