on 8/25/03 2:12 PM, Anderson, Mark (GESM) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Mark Anderson replies: > I did not read the article in question, so I am not judging based on what it > said; only on the critiques by Jim Mork and Peter S., and the replies by > David.
In fairness to all, I recommend reading the piece before passing overall judgment. At least it's not a sleep-inducing story <grin>. > There was only one good critique made. Ms. Wooster claimed that the bloodshot > eyes and smell of the people were evidence of drug use. As David said, smell > is good evidence of alcohol use. Maybe alcohol was included in her comment > about "drug use", but I doubt that she would have said drugs if she meant only > alcohol. I think that's a fair point. I thought the smell of alcohol on the breath was stronger proof than the bloodshot eyes; if that's what Peter and Jim meant, sorry I missed it. I do strongly support the reporting that questioned the denials of alcohol use. > By the way, I am a little confused about the article. I didn't see anywhere > on this List that explained which island was being talked about. I assume it > is Nicollet Island? Nicollet Island is not part of the Southwest Journal > area; so was the article in Skyway News? This is where reading the story helps. The "Island" in question is the name of the three grassy medians where people who are homeless sleep; it's their name for the place. David Brauer Editor, Skyway News TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain - change the subject (Mpls-specific, of course.) ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
