I think it's shockingly undemocratic (with a small "d") that some folks think it's just fine to use the 1990 census ward lines until January, 2006.
Therefore, I agree with Phyllis Kahn in her efforts to get new elections held. However, I also respect the opinions of folks who happen to believe otherwise. And that's the point I'm writing about tonight -- why do some of you feel it to be so necessary to impugn the motives of those with whom you disagree? I may have said this before here, perhaps six months ago or more, but lately I've read this again and again, so it bears repeating -- why can't we stick to the pros and cons of the policy? Why do we have to attack Phyllis Kahn's motives, or really anyone's for that matter? In some ways, I guess this is kind of a debate about list rules, and I know that we're supposed to e-mail David "off-list" about that (and I often do!). But -- I read all of your messages and rarely post here, and even then usually just to give some information, not always an opinion. And the folks complaining about Phyllis have been at this over and over, so maybe I'm entitled to one public comment on it. So here's another call for "decorum" please! Don Jorovsky New Brighton 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
