I know what would assuage my pessimism about this bill's chances with Major League Baseball - a letter from Commissioner Bud Selig or some similar representative of MLB ownership that stated that Rep. Kahn's proposal would be viewed favorably, or better yet, that would guarantee passage by the owners.
If Rep. Kahn is so certain that her bill meets MLB criteria and has such a good relationship with one of the owners, this shouldn't be an unreasonable request to meet and would certainly significantly improve her bill's chances for passage. Until then, I'll remain skeptical. Mark Snyder Windom Park On 12/2/05 3:40 PM, "Phyllis Kahn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I wish the people who are so critical of the community ownership > proposal would take the time to read it. > > ( Re: Minnesota Twins in Mpls. ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > 7. Re: Minnesota Twins in Mpls.- Take the wheels off > ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > 8. Re: Minnesota Twins in Mpls ([EMAIL PROTECTED])) > > Without totally knowing who they are, I would venture a guess that I > have been studying the subject since before they were born (or at least > out of school). The bill was designed with legal consultation and with > discussions with big shots in Major League Baseball. (One of the current > most famous and influential owners was a high schoool classmate of mine > and we talk regularly.) As I have said, this could have passed the > legislature years ago and could pass in a minute now. The only reason it > hasn't come to a vote is that the "build no matter what" guys don't > want any dimunution of the fear/blame factor on the possible loss of the > team. > > And if it's so bad, why have all sides accepted it as a right of first > refusal in the current bill? > > Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B 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
