Thank you for your answer by the head of Forestry.
I guess that answers the question. Thanks for all the responses. It was a great idea Thomas. I understand the concerns about possible vandalism, but that is a risk with any thing. My viewpoint is that one should continue to create his environment in a positive manner in spite of negative actions. This sends a message to the perp that their behavior has little effect. For example, our block club (10th & 11th Avenue in Midtown) has always covered graffiti as soon as it appears. We rarely have it now.
I feel that the cities viewpoint of not allowing carving on public trees could be questioned. Perhaps it could be allowed on an individual basis, Block Clubs could request a tree stump carving with the design approved by the city.
In response to Barbara Murry's post:
I truely am curious, what do you folks think is important? The inane topics discussed on this forum are so disgustingly PC! An employee of a friend of mine is still unconscious at HCMC. He is a "blue collar" guy, he is a caretaker. He was beaten into a coma (allegedly) by strangers over a week ago. This is the strangest forum, dancing around evil, not taking it seriously. Instead you argue about who gets what from what government agency, how you or your "hood" are not given the proper respect.
I understand your frustration Barbara. I have no doubt that most everyone else on this list does also. Much action and positive change has occurred within our city as a result of dedicated community members over the years.
Unfortunately, positive changes can not happen overnight. Some things require lengthy process especially when government and budget concerns are involved. However that does not mean that community members do not try, and in many instances succeed.
I live in the inner city by choice. No where else can you experience such diversity. We have challenges, but we also have a great number of caring and positive individuals.
It is easy for some people to just give up and become apathetic about the world around them. Some believe that there is nothing they can do, this couldn't be further from the truth. There is power in numbers.
You have a right to be angry. But I have no doubt that you can use that force to create a positive change. Keep posting, meet with area block clubs, CCP Safe etc. Please do not give up, that is what the crime element wants!
Yes some of the issues on this forum may seem petty at times, but we all are looking to improve things, and would welcome your suggestions and help!
Much Love,
Reverend Carly Swirtz
Midtown, Phillips
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.)
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