RE: [Mpls] Let's Make Minneapolis #1 in Football

2005-12-13 Thread Michael Atherton
I believe that we should be #1 nationally in football. To meet this goal we need a new stadium. To finance a new stadium every citizen in Minneapolis should contribute an additional $500 in taxes annually. Let's make Minneapolis Number 1! Irony and sarcasm should be noted. Michael Atherton

Re: [Mpls] Hennepin County Rolls Back Smoking Ban

2005-12-13 Thread Michael Atherton
still order drinks in the restaurant without going into the bar? I hope that now the Minneapolis City Council will consider allowing its citizens a choice as well. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

RE: [Mpls] On the smoking ban from a bar-owner

2005-12-09 Thread Michael Atherton
force everyone else to met your needs? Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] On the smoking ban from a bar-owner

2005-12-09 Thread Michael Atherton
Bob Spaulding responded: Michael Atherton asked: Why force everyone else to met your needs? Right back at you, Michael. Sorry, but it's the ban augments that have the contradictions. Why should many among us put up with the gut-level emotional disgust of losing friends

Re: [Mpls] Study: Metro Smoking Bans Haven't Hurt Sales

2005-12-08 Thread Michael Atherton
of non-smokers from the unhealthy effects of second-hand smoke. Smoking in public places is that which takes choice away, not the other way around. A large percentage of the 80% majority of non-smokers never set foot in many of the places that the smoking ban effects. Michael Atherton

RE: [Mpls] Study: Metro Smoking Bans Haven't Hurt Sales

2005-12-08 Thread Michael Atherton
because nothing you have *chosen* to do, good or bad, is likely to be the subject of a ban anything school. I love how you've decided that it's now time for me to reinvent myself. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules

RE: [Mpls] Class size and other related education items

2005-11-25 Thread Michael Atherton
these suggestions won't work. ;-) But, I can analyze and explain execute all of them successfully given a specific situation. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation

RE: [Mpls] Didn't that referendum state smaller class size only

2005-11-23 Thread Michael Atherton
Seth Kirk wrote: I only voted for the most recent referendum, but I know for certain that the actual ballots contained no wording about class size. The ballot language only described the technical detail of the tax increase. The referendum campaign talked about specific class size,

RE: [Mpls] Class size and other related education items

2005-11-23 Thread Michael Atherton
are these threads so focused on teachers' needs, rather than students and achievement? Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] FYI

2005-11-21 Thread Michael Atherton
! Ack. Thanks, Michael Atherton Prospect Park -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jared Chester Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 8:13 AM To: mpls@mnforum.org Subject: [Mpls] FYI NIMBY: http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities

[Mpls] How Media Lies about Public Education

2005-11-21 Thread Michael Atherton
sizes are more important for the numbers of union members that they result in and not how they benefit students. Voters should think twice before once again accepting an increase in funding that does not increase student achievement and also fails to reduce class sizes. Michael Atherton Prospect Park

[Mpls] Teacher Seniority Rules Challenged

2005-11-17 Thread Michael Atherton
validated by a national study. :-) So how long is it going to take before we see any improvement in the MPS? Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] smoking and the right to privacy

2005-11-17 Thread Michael Atherton
is a public health hazard. Recently, several hunters (not to mention regular citizens), have been killing by their own hunting parties. To protect the public from secondhand bullets we need to ban all hunting! Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES

RE: [Mpls] Apathy Wins

2005-11-10 Thread Michael Atherton
Chris Johnson wrote: Election day should be a national holiday. Then everyone can be out of town on election day. Why don't we make the 4th of July election day? It'd be patriotic. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

RE: [Mpls] Apathy wins the 2005 election

2005-11-09 Thread Michael Atherton
Dan McGrath wrote: I guess most voters decided, better the devil you know. The ones who chose to stay home must have reached the conclusion that it makes no difference. Some countries have laws that require voting. Should Minneapolis? Can Minneapolis legally require voting? Michael

RE: [Mpls] Strib photos clarify Mayoral contest

2005-11-07 Thread Michael Atherton
. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] On the smoking ban and Porter's

2005-11-01 Thread Michael Atherton
in Mr. Snyder's argument and that valid conclusions do not follow from false premises. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] On the smoking ban and Porter's

2005-10-31 Thread Michael Atherton
of Amsterdam. If you enlarge it enough you might be able to see the marijuana plants growing in the window. If you so choose, you can stop in have a cup of coffee and smoke a marijuana cigarette. If you were to do so, who is harmed against their will? Michael Atherton Prospect Park PS: I don't smoke

RE: [Mpls] On the smoking ban and Porter's

2005-10-30 Thread Michael Atherton
they are compromised and in need of revision. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] On the smoking ban and Porter's

2005-10-30 Thread Michael Atherton
is untenable and intellectually corrupt. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: Asthma rates and the smoking banRE: [Mpls] On the smoking ban and Porter's

2005-10-29 Thread Michael Atherton
David Strand wrote: Michael Atherton asks: Not that I don't have sympathy for people with asthma, but what is the comparative percentage of asthma sufferers who will frequent bars compared to the percentage of smokers? I don't know if the following statistics help or not but here

RE: [Mpls] Re: Why can't local campaigns be free of smear?

2005-10-26 Thread Michael Atherton
Farheen Hakeem wrote: [snip] So do want to know my opinion about this? Maybe you should come to the debate and maybe I'll make a statement. Gosh, I am such a tease! Teasing is not an attribute that I look for in mayoral candidates. I much prefer directness and honesty. Michael

RE: [Mpls] Re: Why can't local campaigns be free of smear?

2005-10-26 Thread Michael Atherton
has something to say to us, I think she should say it. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Homeschooling References

2005-10-21 Thread Michael Atherton
in Minneapolis? All of the advantages the rest of us share living in the city. :-) Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] RE: Smoking ban

2005-10-20 Thread Michael Atherton
people to choose not to frequent places where it is played. The latter option allows people who enjoy Mariachi music to have some places to go and hear it. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

RE: [Mpls] Smoking ban

2005-10-20 Thread Michael Atherton
does not want to be exposed to secondhand smoke has other entertainment choices and no need to limit the choices of other people. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation

[Mpls] Homeschooling References

2005-10-19 Thread Michael Atherton
Home Education Research Institute. [you can access a summary of this report at: http://www.hslda.org/research/ray2003/HomeschoolingGrowsUp.pdf] If anyone would like to engage in a how and why discussion of homeschooling in Minneapolis I'd be happy to. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS

RE: [Mpls] RE: Another DT restaurant closes

2005-10-19 Thread Michael Atherton
Minneapolis. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Mariachi Music?

2005-10-18 Thread Michael Atherton
it would be fun for them to hear a Mariachi band (not to mention getting to try out a new restaurant), but then Mr. Kahn doesn't think very much of homeschooling either. :-| Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules

RE: [Mpls] Mariachi Music Bias

2005-10-18 Thread Michael Atherton
in Spanish. :-| Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Mariachi Music Bias

2005-10-18 Thread Michael Atherton
Bill Kahn wrote: The bias suggested by Michael Atherton is ridiculous. I simply responded to his request for good Mexican restaurants in S. Minneapolis with Mariachi music on weekends. Mr. Kahn said, ...the underlying themes in most Mariachi music are not very suitable or interesting

[Mpls] Mariachi Music?

2005-10-17 Thread Michael Atherton
Is there a Mexican restaurant in Minneapolis where you can go to hear Mariachi music on weekends? Also, after randomly driving around S Mpls looking for an excellent (central Mexican) taco/burrito takeout place and not finding one, can anyone offer a suggestion? Thanks in advance, Michael

RE: [Mpls] Mariachi Music?

2005-10-17 Thread Michael Atherton
. Is there anyone in the List who has eaten there and can recommend somewhere in Mpls with a similar style of cooking? Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Issues

2005-10-14 Thread Michael Atherton
. If this is the best the DFL can do, then I think they're blind to what many Americans are hoping to see in a political party. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Color vs. Race some clarification of terms

2005-10-10 Thread Michael Atherton
the amount of prejudice. I also don't believe that you can teach compassion. What you might be able to teach is respect, courtesy, and tolerance (none of which require compassion), but this is difficult to do when student realize that such attitudes are conditional, even for adults. Michael

RE: [Mpls] You called him a pornographer...show me the pornography...

2005-10-09 Thread Michael Atherton
anyway? ;-) If Councilmember Samuels did call someone a pornographer I think he owes them an apology. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] I agree with Michael Hohmann

2005-10-05 Thread Michael Atherton
will consider running for a citywide office in the future so that I can have a chance to vote for him. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] RE: Park Board Groups

2005-10-03 Thread Michael Atherton
backroom. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

[Mpls] Zimmermann Denies Accusations on NRP

2005-10-03 Thread Michael Atherton
. http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2005/09/29_williamsb_zimmerma n/ Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

[Mpls] Prospect Park Discussion Group

2005-09-23 Thread Michael Atherton
. Don't miss this opportunity to become a founding member! :-) You don't need to be a resident of Prospect Park to join. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Z bribe allegation based on fabricated evidence

2005-09-23 Thread Michael Atherton
Doug Mann responded: In a message dated 9/23/2005 Michael Atherton wrote, Just for the sake of fairness, before calling for Mr. Hefflefinger's resignation, shouldn't we ask Mr. Zimmermann to make a public declaration of his innocence and provide us with his version of events

RE: [Mpls] Z bribe allegation based on fabricated evidence

2005-09-22 Thread Michael Atherton
. Zimmermann to make a public declaration of his innocence and provide us with his version of events? Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Re: Felien on Zimmermann

2005-09-21 Thread Michael Atherton
that, because if you don't you're going to look like one giant sleaze ball. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Re: Felien on Zimmermann

2005-09-21 Thread Michael Atherton
in the cookie jar attitude, Why me? Why can't I end up with a great cooperate job after I leave office? Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Re: Felien on Zimmermann

2005-09-19 Thread Michael Atherton
lack of activity may be indicative of Mr. Zimmermann's cooperation. I guess Mr. Mann doesn't watch The Sopranos. ;-) Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Felien on Zimmerman

2005-09-18 Thread Michael Atherton
a random contributor, but someone with business outcomes impacted by council decisions. The fact that such contributions are even legal should be an embarrassment to the city of Minneapolis. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

RE: [Mpls] Felien on Zimmerman

2005-09-18 Thread Michael Atherton
Jim Graham wrote: One of the few times I have to agree with Michael Atherton. Actually, Mr. Graham and I still disagree. While Mr. Graham appears to only be concerned with the indiscretion of one green politician, I am concerned about the ethical pitfalls of the entire system, including Mr

RE: [Mpls] Felien on Zimmerman

2005-09-17 Thread Michael Atherton
think that the FBI is just blowing smoke rings. Whoa. How are they suppose to tell the difference between collusion and contribution? When it shows up on the contributor list? Well, apparently they didn't show on Councilmember Zimmerman's. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1

RE: [Mpls] Turnout: Best and Worst by Precinct

2005-09-16 Thread Michael Atherton
! Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Turnout: Best and Worst by Precinct

2005-09-16 Thread Michael Atherton
OPPS! Right! Sorry, my mistake. Misread the map. Thanks Loki. Well, that's also interesting given that it's Cam Gordon's neighborhood. Right? Goes to show what can go wrong when you rush things. Ack. Michael Atherton Prospect Park _ From: Loki Anderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Mpls] Mayor/County Rep question

2005-09-15 Thread Michael Atherton
the stagnant political quagmire that Minneapolis has become, but looking across the candidates I see only isolated possibilities for change. May God (or the FBI) help us all. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules

RE: [Mpls] This is Farheen

2005-09-14 Thread Michael Atherton
for being willing to speak to us directly. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Don't blame the DFL for FBI conduct in the Zimmermann affair

2005-09-12 Thread Michael Atherton
that they took the higher moral ground. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] FBI jurisdiction

2005-09-12 Thread Michael Atherton
). Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Zimmermann bribery allegations a frame-up (Letter toStar-Tribune)

2005-09-11 Thread Michael Atherton
and is uncharacteristic of the performance that I would expect of a city councilmember. I had more respect for Candidate Mann when he ran his school board campaigns on facts, rather than wild unverified accusations. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW

RE: [Mpls] Zimmermann bribery allegations a frame-up (LettertoStar-Tribune)

2005-09-11 Thread Michael Atherton
in Minneapolis have been changed with corruption? It's not because the FBI is biased against Greens and the DFL, it's because there are no Republicans on the council! Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

RE: [Mpls] Unconditionally support Dean Zimmerman

2005-09-10 Thread Michael Atherton
this koan makes no sense, but in truth no amount of liberal word waving vacates the semantics of individual moral responsibility. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation

RE: [Mpls] Zimmermann bribery allegations a frame-up

2005-09-10 Thread Michael Atherton
and then have decided that it was in the interests of an informed electorate that they should proceed with their investigation (not to mention that they might have compromised their case by waiting). Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

RE: [Mpls] Unconditionally support Dean Zimmerman

2005-09-09 Thread Michael Atherton
that someone be so quick to rush to judgment without any evidence, regardless of whether it's evidence of guilt or innocence. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Unconditionally support Dean Zimmerman

2005-09-09 Thread Michael Atherton
consequences for our society. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Unconditionally support Dean Zimmerman

2005-09-09 Thread Michael Atherton
others have said. I made no presumptions of innocence or guilt. I was making a point about the moral dangers of unconditional loyalty. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation

RE: [Mpls] FBI Searches Dean Zimmermann's Home

2005-09-08 Thread Michael Atherton
Jim Graham wrote: No matter what it is a sad day for Minneapolis. Again. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Rybak retort to Minneapolis Police Federation

2005-09-07 Thread Michael Atherton
the edges of commitment to Old Labor (as can be evidenced by the Police Federation recommendation) support for the pork barrel NRP program, and hope for a more progressive and farsighted DFL. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

RE: [Mpls] Rybak retort to Police Federation

2005-09-06 Thread Michael Atherton
is one that could have benefited greatly from the sleep on it rule. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] A serious problem with stopping crime

2005-09-05 Thread Michael Atherton
through on a citizen's arrest. Also, I think that it's unlikely that they would incarcerate anyone based on a misdemeanor citizen's arrest. Could this situation been handled better? It would seem so, but it would have depended on now busy a night it was and how serious the other calls. Michael Atherton

RE: [Mpls] (no subject)

2005-08-30 Thread Michael Atherton
would be any different? Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Mpls Schools make gains-Will Supt Peebles criticssupporther?

2005-08-30 Thread Michael Atherton
, this is DEFINITELY not proof of her effectiveness. I could as easily claim that the improvement in test scores is due to NCLB. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Graffiti again

2005-08-24 Thread Michael Atherton
-preservation. I always thought it was funny that every year or so Minnesotan papers have an article about the dangers of walking or driving on the ice, while in L.A. every year or so there's an article about how to protect yourself at ATMs and what to do if your car breaks down on the freeway. Michael

RE: [Mpls] District investigating alleged misconduct by superintendent

2005-08-21 Thread Michael Atherton
this constant harassment strategy to be offensive. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] District investigating alleged misconduct by superintendent

2005-08-21 Thread Michael Atherton
an stake in perpetuating them). Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Guns and Nirvana

2005-08-14 Thread Michael Atherton
. Would equality of educational opportunity eliminate crime and poverty? No, of course not, but it would reduce their pervasiveness. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

RE: [Mpls] Guns and Nirvana

2005-08-12 Thread Michael Atherton
with a mayoral candidate asking rhetorical questions like this when the answers are so obvious. I guess it might have something to do with being the 23rd most liberal city in America. ;-) Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

RE: [Mpls] Smoking Ban Politics

2005-08-05 Thread Michael Atherton
keyboard. What bores you may not bore everyone. Which is kinda the issue here. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Smoking Ban Politics

2005-08-04 Thread Michael Atherton
everyone who currently drinks (and swallows) in public to do it at home, that'd really make the bar and restaurant industry happy. Unbelievable. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

RE: [Mpls] Forum Frets and Board Boredom

2005-08-03 Thread Michael Atherton
Michael Atherton had written: At most, your argument would require the isolation of smokers, not the prohibition of smoking. As I have pointed out many times previously: Vancouver, B.C. has required the construction of smoking rooms by bars that want to allow patrons to smoke

RE: [Mpls] Forum Frets and Board Boredom

2005-08-02 Thread Michael Atherton
Jim Bernstein wrote: To quote Michael Atherton: . . . which is why I spend so much time defending the rights of others to make their own choices as long as they don't inflict their choices on other people. Smoking in enclosed public spaces is a near perfect example of inflicting

RE: [Mpls] How quickly we get used to a smoke-free environment

2005-07-28 Thread Michael Atherton
successful in getting it banned, using many of the same reasons to justify the smoking ban. The power to force your values on others, when their behavior has no direct impact, allows the same type of impositions on you. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read

RE: [Mpls] How quickly we get used to a smoke-free environment

2005-07-27 Thread Michael Atherton
. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Forum Frets and Board Boredom

2005-07-27 Thread Michael Atherton
on other people). Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Steve Belton v. Thandiwe Peebles

2005-07-05 Thread Michael Atherton
loyalties lie? With the staff? With the teachers? With the DFL? Whose loyalties lie with the students? Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] Steve Belton v. Thandiwe Peebles

2005-07-03 Thread Michael Atherton
in significant progress at this point in time. It's certainly reasonable to conclude that the MPS haven't made much progress with the currently staff in the last ten years. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules

RE: [Mpls] School discussion

2005-06-29 Thread Michael Atherton
. What were we saying about bad principles? What about bad administrators? Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] School discussion

2005-06-28 Thread Michael Atherton
clearly show that it does. Can we please stay on the same topic? If you'd like to argue that the seniority system results in equitable educational opportunities for all races please be my guest. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

RE: [Mpls] Teacher experience,student poverty: The Numbers!

2005-06-27 Thread Michael Atherton
that would have been open to everyone, this is why. Talk about social justice! Michael Atherton Prospect Park Drawn from the DOE website: WhiteBlack Years of Exp Students Students3 10

RE: [Mpls] Teacher experience,student poverty: The Numbers!

2005-06-27 Thread Michael Atherton
to equalize the delivery of educational services then we have failed as a free and democratic society. And there is no need to fail. As an individual I can come up with any number of possible solutions, none of which will be entirely pleasant for teachers, but so what. Michael Atherton Prospect

RE: [Mpls] Superintendent Peebles

2005-06-26 Thread Michael Atherton
of students by perpetuating a seniority system that assigns the least experienced teachers to the students in the greatest need and secondly, they continue to use instructional methods and practices that rely on unexamined and unverified philosophical assumptions. Michael Atherton Prospect Park

RE: [Mpls] Superintendent Peebles

2005-06-26 Thread Michael Atherton
this problem. When discussing this type of issues it is important to look at the numbers. Perhaps someone from the MPS can provide us with a breakdown by school or by race matched with years of teaching experience? Don't hold your breath. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1

RE: [Mpls] Superintendent Peebles

2005-06-25 Thread Michael Atherton
are as much a part of the problem as they are a part of the solution. Dedication to ineffective and discriminatory practices is obstructive not progressive. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

RE: [Mpls] RE: Dr. Peebles

2005-06-19 Thread Michael Atherton
left the details of test design up to the States (a big mistake in my opinion), so the content and type of test is flexible. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] RE: Dr. Peebles

2005-06-19 Thread Michael Atherton
that the answer was focused summer programs that students didn't attend, why did the MPS continue to move students onto the next grade even though they hadn't mastered basic skills? As far as I know the MPS are still practicing social promotion! Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1

RE: [Mpls] RE: Dr. Peebles

2005-06-18 Thread Michael Atherton
testing at most grade levels and include all students. The type of test and testing standards are left up to individual states. The fact that the District hasn't modified and consolidated their tests to conform with NCLB is their responsibility. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1

RE: [Mpls] RE: Dr. Peebles

2005-06-18 Thread Michael Atherton
Michael Atherton writes: The fact that the District hasn't modified and consolidated their tests to conform with NCLB is their responsibility. David Brauer wrote: Can you explain more about this? NCLB requires testing of all students in grades 3-8, annually, in reading

RE: [Mpls] RE: Dr. Peebles

2005-06-18 Thread Michael Atherton
Michael Atherton wrote: All the other tests are the District's idea ... Opps, sorry! I should have said the District's or the State's idea. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

RE: [Mpls] Update on Dr. Peebles and community support

2005-06-15 Thread Michael Atherton
was directly involved improved over and above those at similar schools in the Metro. I haven't seen that analysis yet. If such an analysis does show a significant difference, then the Board's concern about style should be ignored. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil

RE: [Mpls] Employment and Race Correction

2005-06-08 Thread Michael Atherton
is not that discrimination exists (most us of probably agree that it does). What we need to know is what factors can be modified to help people find jobs. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

RE: [Mpls] Employment and Race Correction

2005-06-08 Thread Michael Atherton
indeed have no reason to believe otherwise. Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] RE: Smoking and Carts

2005-06-02 Thread Michael Atherton
vehicles are known to cause permanent and fatal injuries to secondhand drivers and even innocent pedestrians. Do you drive? Michael Atherton Prospect Park 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

RE: [Mpls] RE: Smoking and Carts

2005-06-02 Thread Michael Atherton
, because we already know (and ignore) that there is a solution that reduces the risk of secondhand smoke in bars and restaurants to close to zero. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

RE: [Mpls] Call Pawlenty re: conceal-carry and Nye's

2005-05-19 Thread Michael Atherton
. The probability of being killed by someone with a license to carry one is even smaller. This all breaks down to whether you feel carrying guns is a good idea or not. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

RE: [Mpls] Most drug arrests are local residents

2005-05-16 Thread Michael Atherton
Michael Atherton wrote: Most importantly, I would like to point out that it might be that the majority of those ARRESTED are Blacks who claim to live in Minneapolis and those not arrested are suburban Whites. Also, keep in mind that only a fool would give an out-of-state address

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