The notion that poor people are trapped in poverty by the "culture of poverty" has been debunked elsewhere and there's no need to preach about that. Look at the existing commercial renaissance along Nicollet and Lake Streets - marvel at the street festivals, powwows, local parades, religious life, community gardens, artistic expressions and the like - cheer on the gaggles of school kids trouping over to the Fair Oaks institutions. These are just as everyday as the social service activities that also abound hereabouts.
We need more economic muscle in south Minneapolis, true enough, but hey! This is a work in progress! Fred Markus, Ebenezer Tower Apartments, Ward Six --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.502 / Virus Database: 300 - Release Date: 7/18/2003 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
