" We closed the saunas because they ddint have the kind of business we wanted. We don't have any of the porn theaters anymore because Ferris Alexander was NOT our model of a "good businessman".
Jim you take too much credit for something that the marketplace and consumer preferences took care of by themselves. I'm not arguing that public pressure, shame, and unfavorable publicity didn't contribute positively to running these businesses "out of town." But the home video market and the 900 phone call business pretty much cleaned the streets. And wasn't Ferris Alexander subjected to an Al Capone prosecution? Didn't they get him for tax-evasion? If it only took outrage and playing "hot potato" then we wouldn't still have the drug problem on the streets of our neighborhoods, or the overconcentration of group homes and supportive housing in select neighborhoods. David Wilson Loring Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. ________________________________ 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
