The latest SW Journal has an "only in Minneapolis" story about how the Wedge Coop tried to take down their "The Wedge Bans Handguns on these Premises" signs only to threatened with a boycott by its customers if the signs weren't put back up. Read the story here:
http://www.swjournal.com/archives/index.inn?loc=detail&doc=/2003/October/30- 1227-news07.txt I happen to agree with the Wedge's original position. Let's take the signs down. Now before you hit your reply key I should inform you that I'm NOT a raving gun nut and in fact I am as mortified about conceal and carry as the next guy but I really have to question the efficacy of those signs (Hennepin County Government shooting anyone?) and the fact that they are just plain ugly. My absolute worst favorite sign is on the the doors of the Orpheum theatre. Here you are, two $50-$60 tickets in your hand, dressed to the nines, just had a good meal downtown, excited about the show you are about to see, and what's the first thing when you enter the theatre? Those damn gun signs. Take the signs down. If some fool wants to bring a gun into a restaurant, store, bar, church, etc. Ain't no sign gonna stop 'em. Dean Carlson East Harriet, Ward 10 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. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ 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
