Why can't local campaigns be free of smear? I understand wanting "your guy" to win. But yesterday I got door to door service, from a Bicking campaign worker, who instead of talking about the positions of Dave Bicking, proceeded to try to talk me out of my support of Gary Schiff, 9th Ward Council Member, by telling me things that I know not to be true of Gary's positions or his actions. I was told that because Gary is not present at all the peace rallies, he might be for the the war?? I mean, even me a non elected normal "regular "person, I cannot go to all the peace rallies...that does not make me for the war, just because I do not take action against it. I was told that Gary was very pro-stadium subsidies, which he is not, and even that Dave Bicking would be more helpful on gay issues than Gary has been! I am sorry, that one was over the top! I am sure Mr. Bicking is "gay friendly"...Did he do anything to extend domestic partnership benefits in the city of mpls??- And about the LRT, and supporting the people living next to the train....Those of us who actually sleep next to the train, know that without Gary's work with the Metro transit people, we'd be hearing much higher decibel horns than we are now. Also the critical parking issue, which for those of us living next to the train was a big issue!!-which is no longer an issue, happened very fast. I know my entire block appreciates all of the work Gary did for us and metro transit "outreach" people certainly were not going to listen to us alone, thats for sure.
Seeing thru this, as just because someone does not actively take an "action" against something-does not equate to that they are" for" something else. Oh come on, people! I expect this kind of stuff from our politicians in WASHINGTON, not here in Minneapolis--we are nicer than that (so I thought). I am happy we have Green Party candidates, and some elected officials of the green party- I am and still supporting Farheen to the end, and would love to see her run for another local election- but- I would urge Mr. Bicking's campaign workers to speak about what Mr. Bickings positions are, instead of just stating things that are not true about the positions of Gary Schiff. The quality of this type of campaigning could be negative on the Green Party as a whole, and personally thats not what I want. Gina Palandri Standish 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
