Call me old-fashioned, but I grew up believing that segregation is just plain wrong, and I am baffled by the moral gymnastics that folks go through to justify keeping it going.
Current housing placement indicates that the intrinsic value of integration (racial, economic, disability) is just not held in high regard by City leaders or housing advocates. It seems to be assumed that integration is not achievable, and therefor should not be pursued, except possibly as a minor, secondary, back-burner goal. I assert it is achievable, and that every public or social service dollar spent to create more integrated neighborhoods, would be dramatically more effective, more efficient, and more compassionate. More people would get more help, and the help would be more effective. Fair-share housing strategies aren't window dressing, they are a moral imperative. All it would take is for City leaders and housing advocates to gather the courage to go to battle with the fortress neighborhoods and place future affordable and supportive housing where there are also dollars and votes. Please don't blame the suburbs for the sins of Minneapolis. This is not a side issue. It is the main issue. I guess I'll ask again. Does PPL or the City of Minneapolis have a desegregation plan? Tom Berthiaume Loring Park, Whittier, Stevens Square 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
