Mike Nelson wrote: > >> I just came home from my precinct caucus. >> I seriously doubt I will be returning. >> When we were in the process of filling our allotted number of >> delegates,we had more volunteers than open positions. Someone made a >> suggestion regarding how we might eliminate some people. >> The suggestion: " I think anyone who is a white male should step >> down..." >> I didn't even stay to hear the rest of her suggestion. I left.
and Steve Nelson wrote: > I am sorry you experienced this at your caucus, Mike, but wouldn't that > be the perfect time to remind people that the DFL is the party of > INCLUSION not EXCLUSION.� Walking out, while it may feel good at the > moment, ends up being a disservice to the rest of the attendees who may > well have agreed with you given half a chance. > > Don't give up on the party over one incident.� Get out their and bring > your friends to next year's caucuses so you can form your own subcaucus! And I contend that the subcaucusing has been at the very heart of what is wrong in the DFL party. People are Balkanized according to some division - labor, feminist, gay - and that is the niche in which stay. The groups barely talk to each other because they are off choosing their own delegates. I for one liked the old days when the delegates had to be chosen by the whole caucus, not just their group. Did it have problems - sure. But many of those problem could be overcome just as Steve Nelson said - organize, bring your friends. Heavens, packing the caucuses was a tried and true technique to insure victory. Jan Del Calzo Lynnhurst Ward 13, Precinct 6 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
