[Mpls] #s and depression

[Annie Young]

Thanks for all the great info, Caitlin. And to think that Mr. Bush and Mr. 
Pawlenty just can't see fit to protect and help take care of  this part of 
our society.  Billions for war and we can't even take care of our own.  It 
is all very sad and depressing. On this list most of us pride ourselves on 
Minneapolis being a beautiful city to live, work and play in.  But without 
our non-essential parks and libraries as we know them, less firefighters 
and police to protect and help us,  what will become of our great 
city.  And how many of us just might end as part of these numbers Caitlin 
gathered for us? Its jobs and the economy that make us reliant on the oil 
Mr. Bush wants and as I see it with the economy going down the toilet tank 
(as they say) the going on all throughout government that are losing sight 
of that fact. So give me jobs, get the economy rolling again and then maybe 
we can talk about what to do out in the rest of the world.  I know I'm 
being naive' and wish it really was all that simple.
As the Park Board looks at layoffs, closing park buildings, having less 
park officers and agents, less mowing and many other options I try to 
remember that the economy does this thing about every ten years.  Yet 10 
years ago I don't remember it being this kitty-whompis and spinning out of 
control.   The Park Board will be coming out into the community during 
April and May so you can help us figure out what services you don't want 
for awhile.  It is not pretty and we need your help in making these tough 
decisions.
Homeless, closed park buildings, no downtown library, can't find a job... 
these tell the other side of the story in our beautiful city. And why - no 
more taxes! Right!?!
Annie Young
East Phillips

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