In her editorial, Ms. Thomas repeatedly asks for integrity. Integrity is a good thing! A very good thing!!
But this editorial could also use a healthy dose of integrity. To make generic accusations that "some city leaders misused and abused their powers. . . some supported intimidation, institutional racism, corruption, cronyism, trading favors, cliques, lack of accountability, unethical behavior, and malicious and oppressive tactics and cover-ups" as well as a "willingness to be involved in a system that has trampled over the rights of Minneapolis residents" suggests a real lack of integrity in my opinion. Name names! It is grossly unfair to intimate that "some city leaders" are guilty of these sins because it in fact, smears all city leaders! Who are the "some"? What specifically did they do? If in fact the Spokesman-Recorder believes that any city leaders are involved in or associated with such actions, it is absolutely essential that they at least identify who and provide at least some evidence or testimony that these actions occurred. Accusations of corruption, racism, abuse and misuse of power, unethical behavior, and cover-ups are very serious allegations. To make these generalized accusations without naming individuals or providing any basis for those accusations demonstrates a complete absence of journalistic integrity. The Spokesman-Recorder can and must do better! Jim Bernstein Fulton -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shawn Lewis Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 6:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] EDITORIAL: Demand integrity from City leaders EDITORIAL Demand integrity from City leaders By: Pauline Thomas Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Originally posted 11/19/2003 "When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." Edmund Burke Minneapolis City leaders will be judged during our next major election based on their ability to shift the tide of a city with a long history of erosion. Past experiences with some City leaders have shown their willingness to be involved in a system that has trampled over the rights of Minneapolis residents. Some misused and abused their powers. Some supported intimidation, institutional racism, corruption, cronyism, trading favors, cliques, l ack of accountability, unethical behavior, and malicious and oppressive tactics and cover-ups. http://www.spokesman-recorder.com/News/Article/Article.asp?NewsID=35072&; sID=16 Posted by Shawn Lewis, Field Neighborhood -- ___________________________________________________________ Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://promo.mail.com/adsfreejump.htm 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 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
