Mike Hohman wrote: > Cheap shot, in my estimation. It was the Co Commissioner's job to listen > to, and evaluate, new testimony relevant to the smoking ban. Such > re-evaluation may lead to revised thinking by some Commissioners, and that's > no crime. Special interests on both sides of the issue are holding fund > raisers and making contributions. It just may be time to get out the > high-tops!
Absolutely, it was a cheap shot, and it mischaracterizes the circumstances. Typical of election year politics, I suppose. "Selling" a vote to appease the voters, and get elected is precisely what an elected official is supposed to do. People will (and should) vote for the person who best represents them. If you look at the Strib poll on the smoking ban, about 75% say it should be amended, or eliminated altogether. Our electeds aren't supposed to rule, they are supposed to represent. I'm not a McLaughlin fan, but if he'll *represent* us, be willing to admit a mistake, and work to correct it, I'll vote for him before Rybak any day. Further, McLaughlin hasn't flip-flopped. He hasn't voted on anything except a study. He's made no statement as to his intentions on the smoking ban. What's wrong with looking at facts? What's wrong with understanding the consequences of the laws that are enacted? I guess Rybak would rather live in a dream-world with blinders on than look at the effects of his policies. "There's no crime in Minneapolis! We don't need so many cops. Let's give money to developers instead!" And meanwhile, violent crime is skyrocketing. Cops are getting stabbed, people are getting killed and car-jacked, just as an example of Rybak's rose-tinted shades in action. Of course, now that he's fighting for his job, Rybak comes up with a plan for more cops: increase our taxes! Hey Rybak, how about getting the cops paid for first, and worry about all the other goodies with what's left? Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org http://www.subversivepictures.com 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
