I think it is inappropriate, even wrong, to lower the flag atop City Hall to honor a religious leader. First, in this country there is still allegedly a separation between church and state.
Second, choosing this particular religious leader looks like a pandering for votes. In my memory this honor hasn�t been given to the leader of Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, even Lutheranism. In this case you have chosen to honor someone who was leading in a direction that many in this city don�t want to go. He was anti-choice (send your check to NARAL ProChoice America to fight on that one), anti-gay (Outfront MN will take your check to fight on that one) and anti-woman (Emily�s list will help the more rational minded there). Let�s stop the charade and put the flag back at the top of the pole where it belongs. Terrell Brown 110 West Grant Street (Loring Park) Minneapolis 55403 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
