Though I have heard arguements both for and against ammending the city DFL constitution again, why has no one suggested trying it once and bringing it up for a vote next year? I know I admonish my 4 year old enough to try things before saying it tastes bad or he can't do it. I also know that one of the big arguements against this is that it will cost money and it isn't proven to be effective at bringing in those who move frequently etc...Well it hasn't been proven because we haven't tried it. As to cost, how many of us have gone to a rather pricy show, or tried a new restaurant based on word of mouth only to be dissapointed and out a few bucks? Maybe what works in St. Paul might be a bust in Minneapolis but we will not know until we try.
It certainly will be easy enough to propose a substitute motion to wait until next year to vote on the amendment. Use the time between when we have elected Senator Kerry to the White House and the next set of caucuses to come up with a plan to measure if every election year caucusing works to increase participation of the groups we feel are being disinfranchised. Liz Wielinski Columbia Park Treasurer, 59th SD DFL 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
