Previous post: "The Board decided who the Federation would endorse and on more than one occasion, their endorsement was the source of much dissention within the ranks. Whether this is the case now, I do not know." I marched behind Peter McLaughlin as he rode in the back of a convertible in the Gay Pride parade earlier this summer. Aside from the guy in underpants and a tube top who ran up to Peter and kissed him lingeringly on the lips, the most interesting thing I saw was the reaction of the police officers working on the route. Nearly all waved at Peter as he passed, greeted him and cheered. Several - more than half - actually approached Peter and wished him luck, saying things like, "I sure hope you win this election." Now the cops and their union may not be the most popular group among liberal, green, progressive, LGBT etc. folks, as they probably have a similar percentage of ism's and anti-social problems as any other group of teachers, lawyers, farmers, dentists, social workers, mechanics, pilots, priests, politicians and podiatrists. But when I call 911, I am glad to see them. I also appreciate our fire fighters who are Peter's staunch and most visible supporters. Nikki Carlson Linden Hills 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.
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