[Mpls] Bill of Rights Defense (At Least Our Council Doesn't Issue 48 hr Ultimatums)

[Amy Draeger]

The Bill of Rights Defense Resolution will have to wait another council 
cycle for approval.  It appears CM Benson neglected to have the item placed 
on the Intergovernmental Relations Committee agenda last cycle.  I believe 
this neglect wasn't deliberate but I am astounded that something so 
important to so many citizens and CM Zimmerman could have had the 
opportunity to be neglected.  To me, it seems the same as saying one 
neglected to stop for a stoplight, neglected to wear mittens in winter, 
neglected to put the collar on the dog before attempting to leash up for a 
walk in the park.

As far as CM Lane's concern that an attempt was being made to "silence 
dissent" by not having the ordinance heard on the IGR Committee, I have to 
ask - and sincerely - does the "democracy is for those who show up" rule 
apply to CM's too?  It's not like it wasn't known this ordinance was 
floating around City Hall.  I've seen CM's show up at public hearings.  I 
was also under the impression council members talked to each other outside 
of committees.  It seems to me that asking a question here or there would be 
a more friendly way to go about getting things done and certainly more 
respectful of CM Zimmerman.

I do admire CM Zimmerman for not giving into sarcasm or crankiness today 
when things didn't go as planned.   And CM Zerby for so passionately 
fighting fights worth fighting, like this resolution and the integrity of 
the Civilian Review Authority.

Amy Draeger
Audubon Park
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