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Sometimes, the right thing is also the easy thing. What Kelly is doing certainly helps him a lot -- makes him very statesmanlike, and also catches him at his best. As much as I've been critical of him, he can be a truly nice guy, especially to kids and people who need him. I think the whole trip is just a great thing. Let's make the transition easier for everyone. So what if he looks good in the meantime? He deserves it. Much as I'd like to see a new mayor, I'm really impressed with this trip. A similar point was raised about the Council going after the stadium -- isn't that an easy vote, if it's what people want? How is it 'courageous'? And the answer is simple -- the people with money are going to come after you for it, even if the people of your Ward know you did the right thing. The 'courage' is nothing more than being able to trust the people of your Ward, which is something that Dave THune does. He knows that they won't listen to expensive campaign smears, so he can do the right thing and do it with a light heart. A lot of times, in fact I'd argue most of the time, the right thing really is the easy thing. It just means you've cast your lot one way or the other. If you know who you are, and know who you represent, that's not a hard thing to do. Both Randy Kelly and Dave Thune did something this week that looks courageous, but really comes down to them being themselves and trusting their instincts -- and trusting the people of the City. They were both right, and right bigtime. We have leadership in Saint Paul, and it's good. Now, when Randy comes home, we'll see the sparks fly between the two 'Leaders'. :-) Erik Hare [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.comcast.net/~wabbitoid/ Irvine Park, West End, Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, North America, Earth Fine Amish furniture, cedar chests, and crafts http://www.harmonycedar.com _____________________________________________ SPPS Budget Reduction Forum - Feb. 23-27 Co-Sponsored By NEAT: http://www.stpaulneat.org/ _____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
