David Strand wrote:
I am upset that Stonewall DFL chose to endorse
candidates for office who have voted against the
interests of the community on more than one occassion
and it points up the need, despite the proper role and
hardwork of Stonwall DFL, Lavender Greens and Log
Cabin Republicans, to have a non-partisan endorsing
organization that can look at record and issues
without needs to conform to party loyalty, party
endorsement adherence, or other partisan constraints.
Mark says:
David, I agree with your suggestion. There is a non-partisan need to hold
all candidates and elected officials accountable on issues that concern all
of us.
And while I respect the timelines and formal processes of Stonewall DFL as
theirs to control, when an announced DFL candidate for office like
Tinklenberg uses his very first press conference to express views that are
unfriendly to GLBT citizens, it is unfortunate we have a span of months for
such a candidate to fundraise and build support before we hear a direct
response from the Stonewall caucus. I can only hope that Tinklenberg's
views might moderate by January, or that he'll be receptive to input from
our friends in the Stonewall caucus.
Happy that it's Friday in Prospect Park
Mark Hanson
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
