In a message dated 5/22/2005 12:13:52 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Michellehill64 writes: I went to church today and prayed that since "MAN" is unwilling to bring Mr. Hodges and Council Person Don Samuels together, perhaps GOD himself will step in.
Since I have never one spoken politically on the candidacy of the 5th ward I will continue to remain silent and vote my conscience. I haven't yet made up my mind, as I am sure other are still pondering over it too. Clearly, at least three of you have made your chose and I respect that as YOUR choice. Why two African-Americans are left to fight over the most impoverished area in the city is a disgrace in itself. However, my intention remains the same. To stop the infighting in the African-American. Support each other, whether our opinions are different or the same, and respect that our different styles, qualities and opinions are what makes us the great people GOD or a higher being, for those who have other religious beliefs, created. People make mistakes, as both side have, but the power of forgiveness trumps everything else. Even if Council Person Don Samuels chose not to accept the "apology," I will remember that it was extended. This will be my last email to the forum on the issue because someone has to stop the madness since it is starting to be used as a political platform. I would like to add the following: Mr. Palmer your emails, to me, on the Empowerment Zone have been insightful. Booker Hodges, you're a young African-American man. An apology for hurting someone's feeling is a start. Please continue to fight for what you believe in and let GOD lead you the rest of the way. Our community needs activist, elected leaders and self-appointed leaders to make sure that we, no matter what the race is, are protected as a people. Council Persons' Samuels and Johnson-Lee please remember the "little people" in the Northside community. PS: I wish the lady name Barbara Lickness would have run for office. I so enjoy reading her emails. Perhaps the next mayors race would be a place to start. I would be happy to stick signs in the yards in my Northside community. Good luck to all and have a blessed day!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Michelle Hill Cleveland I forgot to sign my lest email-sorry 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
