Chris Johnson writes: "It's only because a majoriy of people at the state house are equally short-sighted as you that the state is currently able to plunder the economic wealth that Minneapolis generates and then spend it on the ingratious folks like you out in the exurbs and adjacent country side."
Reality check from Vicky: Everyone in Minnesota doesn't share your perception of Minneapolis. Many in fact hold some or all of these views: Corrupt City Hall (former council members sent to prison, 2 so far) Compulsive spending (requiring massive State subsidies) Monstrous debt load Property taxes spiraling out of control (thus reducing income taxes paid to the State) Chaotic, spendthrift Park Board Chaotic, spendthrift School Board Chaotic, spendthrift Transit System Chaotic Police Department Escalating crime Anti-business, anti-job climate (excepting government jobs) I have been told that Minneapolis, for some time, has been the "laughing stock" of the Legislature. This message doesn't make me proud to be a Minneapolis investor and taxpayer. Perhaps someone on the List will list the great accomplishments of Minneapolis government over the past decade or so - other than making a few real estate developers and corporations very rich. Vicky Heller Submitting another point of view Live in North Oaks Work in Cedar-Riverside 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
