The discussion about the endorsement process is a good one, but it would be better if it started with an understanding that DFL'ers put different weight on the question of 'will you abide by the DFL endorsement?'.
DFL Delegates reach one of three conclusions: A) it is of utmost importance B) it is a consideration C) it is not even a consideration. Not acknowledging the different schools of thought is not conducive to honest discussion. If someone desires to change how the DFL party as a whole deals with the question, start a campaign to change DFL process. I fall into camp B, but I respect the A's and C's freedom to believe as they choose. At the convention, Peter spoke about "speaking truth to power". That is a powerful sentiment he invoked. My truth was saying I would run regardless of the endorsement process. In the case of Park District 5, about half of the 151 delegates present after 11 long hours supported my choice. Regards, Jason Stone Diamond Lake --- Pamela Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Exactly the point. Since Rybak was never committed to abiding by the > endorsement, neither were > his delegates committed to the process. McLaughlin's were. So there should > have been only one > name on the balot, and the moyoral endorsement could have been over just that > fast. The problem > lies in the fact that DFLer's are to afraid to just "SAY NO" to individuals > who do not honor the > process. We trip all over ourselves to please everyone instead of simply > being tough. 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
