Re: [Mpls] A Forum at the Kaplan's

2003-12-26 Thread Jhpalmerjp
MH: And, since I am not a person charged with making policy or creating solutions for the City of Mpls, it probably would be more appropriate for people to contact our elected officials to give them a piece of your mind and demands solutions from them. JP: Very interesting point Margaret, I

Re: [Mpls] A Forum at the Kaplan's

2003-12-26 Thread Chris Johnson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: each worthwhile. But the moment that you call yourself a political activist you become charged with making policy and creating solutions. You have taken on the mantle and thus it is your responsibility. That's a rather novel and new definition of political

Re: [Mpls] A Forum at the Kaplan's

2003-12-26 Thread Mark Snyder
On 12/26/03 1:41 PM, Chris Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: each worthwhile. But the moment that you call yourself a political activist you become charged with making policy and creating solutions. You have taken on the mantle and thus it is your responsibility.

Re: [Mpls] A Forum at the Kaplan's

2003-12-26 Thread Peter T Schmitz
Jonathan, Sounds like you have a plan and can easily implement it without Ms. Hastings' assistance. Don't wait for her or anyone else, for heaven's sake! Go for it!!! I'll be cheering you on all the way. Please keep in mind, that there's more than one way to skin a cat. Serious social

Re: [Mpls] A Forum at the Kaplan's

2003-12-26 Thread Jhpalmerjp
Peter, Thanks for your thoughtful response, although I disagree with you on a few points. That's alright though, as you said, there's more than one way to skin a cat, and it's good to have many opinions represented. Mark already said what I would have to Chris, so I'll respond to your

[Mpls] A Forum at the Kaplan's

2003-12-25 Thread m1r3201
For anyone who feels strongly- either postivie or negative-- about my posts on the forum or other acitivites you have the opportunity to meet with me. Yes! Taking a page from Mayor Rybak's open forums, I too am having an open forum. I will be available starting at 6p.m. on New Year's Eve