Mr. Atherton's use of name-calling ("racist," "segregation") in this
message, in my opinion, crosses the boundaries of polite discourse
and, possibly, the rules of conduct for this list.It's hard for me to see how we will ever form a coalition of concerned citizens to build a better school system for all, if any honest difference of opinion is to be met with this kind of abuse. I invite the rest of the list to read my comments: I agree with Mr. Atherton that the schools need fixing. I don't recall EVER implying or stating that poor children could not be educated. All I have said was that we should try to level the school system UPWARD, not DOWNWARD, and attempt not to harm the parts of the system that function well, in fixing those that don't function. For that, I get branded as some kind of Klan member. Thanks a lot. I put it to you that it is counterproductive to abuse the people who are willing to stay in the city and slug it out to make the schools work well for all. There are plenty of people who have voted with their feet and left the school system altogether. I suppose if one wishes to swell their numbers, this is a fine way to do it. I don't see how that will help anyone. -- Robert P. Goldman ECCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact 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 Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
