[Winona Online Democracy]
Why should others establish groups to encourage people to follow
completely reasonable laws. This should be common courtesy. Groups like
MADD should not have to exist.*** Common sense says, one will be
impaired by drinking this proportion of drinks; therefore, one should
either walk home, get a ride home or use a cab.
I have always wondered how groups targeting the general audience have
done with their idea. Sure, MADD might have succeeded in getting tougher
DUI laws on the books, but is there any evidence out there to suggest
the campaign is working?****
***DISCLAIMER****
***In no way does that say anything about the avocation of driving
drunk, contrary to the way that I know someone will interpret this.
Before you think, it says that. Reread it and note the word 'have.' (Due
to the barrage of character assassination that many list members are
resorting to I am putting this disclaimer up here because I know there
is someone out there that will twist these words around.)
****In no way does that suggest anything about MADD being ineffective.
Its obvious in at least one way that it has worked, but to what extent?
***DISCLAIMER****
Since you brought up NAG...
It was another idea gone sour in at least on way. I really enjoyed
bicycling in areas where NAG was the most powerful. The constant gawking
and following of me at times; the citizens that lived in this area were
quite annoying*****. How do you report acts of harassment against groups
that are being funded by the police department? This however has not
happened this year or last year; it finally ceased. (Gee, has my right
to free travel been removed now because of the fear of gangs?)
Furthermore, it is much easier to document gang activity than to
document moronic driving habits.
Statistically Winona may be a safer community, but statistics are
invalid if someone does not report the crime.******
***** and no, I am not enrolled in a gang nor have I ever been, just an
ordinary person passing through a particular area.
****** Just a simple observation about statistics, nothing more.
It comes down to one thing, common sense.
David Dittmann
When did it ever get so bad that I have to put up disclaimers for
everything?
(I suppose I missed a few.... oh well.)
On Thursday, June 28, 2001, at 08:11 , Malia Storvich wrote:
> [Winona Online Democracy]
>
> Dan,
> In regards to not getting involved or starting a group to get involved
> in an
> issue, I want to debate your words. About 6-7 years ago Winona was
> experiencing an influx of negative juvenile activity which was gang
> related.
> Many attempts by neighbors were made to call police and report activity.
> This was all individual calls and things weren't resolving to a point
> that
> people were satisfied or feeling safe. Neighbors banned together and
> started meeting and calling in local officials and law enforcement and
> that's when the ball really got rolling. Community Policing grants were
> established, Neighborhood Watch and N.A.G (neighbors against gangs) came
> into being. When all of these worked together instead of apart we saw
> Winona become a safer community. I caution you on not taking the time
> for
> something you are passionate about. You might as well play that
> instrument
> in the forest, for who is really hearing it. Get the whole band
> together
> and march it through town. That's when your results will occur. NAG
> continues today, sometimes with little activity to be concerned with,
> but
> here again recently issues are on the rise. Take the time to get
> involved,
> it's amazing what a group can get accomplished.
>
>
> Malia Storovich
----------------
This message was posted to the Winona Online Democracy Project.
Please visit http://onlinedemocracy.winona.org to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Please sign all messages posted to this list with your actual name.
Posting of commercial solicitations is not allowed on this list.
Report problems to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
