I could agree with what Mark wrote except for one thing: Sullivan (and Dayton, for that matter) financed their campaigns largely with their own personal wealth. Until we have a campaign finance system which does not reward the wealthy with easier access to elected office, doing business with those with whom one disagrees amounts to a campaign contribution.
Those on the right tend to object to full (or in some cases any) public financing of elections. The argument used is often that individual taxpayers should not have to support candidates with whom they disagree. Following Mark's reasoning about "the commonweal," wouldn't it be best if we fully supported candidates for public office? Minneapolis specificity: when will we finally get a Mpls version of the wonderful MN Political Contribution Refund Program? Robin Garwood SE Como 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
