The young people who are doing this fundraising gave a brief presentation about their activities at a recent 4th District DFL meeting. They were at the meeting wearing crisp white shirts and ties and reminded many of Jehovah Witness missionaries.
So last Friday as I was walking to Municipal Stadium to the Saints game and encountered 3-4 young people standing off to the side of the sidewalk asking folks if they would like to help defeat George W.Bush. Turned out they were working on the DNC's fundraising effort. Nobody was forced to hear their pitch, they didn't chase after people who said, "no thanks". I think the only people that would take offense would be supporters of President Bush. The Farmers Market question doesn't seem that difficult to me. If the space is rented out to a private party, that party has control of the space for the time it has been rented for. If they want to be selective in allowing some political groups access and denying it to others, that is their perogative. They paid the piper, they call the tune. The question is what space is included in the rental agreement at the Farmer's Market. Which sidewalks, if any are included in the rental space. Gerten says he has a "no politics" rule, but how consistent he is about enforcing it may depend on his definition of "politics". I wonder if the FM policies regarding allowed activities are available in writing? Dennis Hill Ward 2 DFL'er Kerry / Edwards 04 On 9 Jul 2004, List Manager wrote: > Comments From The List Manager: > ------------------------------- > > >Isn't that what you're asking? Because comparing hot dogs and viewpoints is > >only relevant insofar as it is humorous. > > I agree that pushing political ideas and hot dogs are different > issues and not so easily compared. But, as much as I disagree with > the comparison, I don't find it either outlandish nor humorous. > > I think that the reality is, that citizens in our society view the > right to Free Speech in very different ways. There is a whole > spectrum of ideas about how just much latitude that we should have > in this regard and how much and how often, that government can put > restrictions on our right to free speech. > > In my opinion, a healthy discussion about free speech is one in which > everyone can present their point of view on the issue without having > it dismissed or scoffed at. > > I don't see anything irrational about citizens that are fed up with > politics asking that politics be kept out of the farmers market. I > also understand the potential dangers that come with this position. > Can we please, keep this discussion open to differing opinions and > ways of thinking? > > Best wishes, > > > -- > Tim Erickson > List Manager > St. Paul Issues Forum > http://www.e-democracy.org/stpaul/ > Hamline Midway Resident > 651-643-0722 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > St. Paul Links - http://www.e-democracy.org/stpaul/links.html > > "The St. Paul Issues Forum is a interactive e-mail discussion on > important issues about St. Paul public policy. Participation is free > and open to anyone. We currently have about 350 concerned citizens > and community leaders subscribed to our discussion." > _____________________________________________ > To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _____________________________________________ > 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/ > _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________ 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/
