While I liked the noble sentiments of Jim Graham, the situation in some areas of Northside are beyond what a noble man can handle.
As a member of a Northside neighborhood organization, it feels important that I be aware of what's happening up here, so I occasionally take these little side trips down a street here or there to see what is going on. The other night, I was returning late from dinner with a friend and decided to drive through McKinley. There were large groups of identically dressed youth (white t-shirt, black pants) in a number of locations. Sometimes as many as 15-20. Some roaming the streets. Others congregating outside houses. It felt very threatening, and I was grateful that none approached my car. I am someone who is not easily scared, but I can tell you that some of the streets on Northside feel mighty dangerous after dark. Bryant Avenue and 6th Street are the two I've experienced recently, particularly between 22nd and 37th. I agree that something needs to be done and, at the same time, also realize that there is no law against folks standing together or dressing alike. Joan, I'm sorry you had that experience. And I'm very glad you had your cell phone with you! Dottie Titus Jordan 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
