While I certainly understand the issue of cultural diversity. I
also understand the frustration of having a candidate you support
not receiving an endorsement. What I don't understand is how
endorsing "white guys" has anything to do with cultural respect and
ethnic diversity.
To me, Jeanne and others who have commented on this endorsement
convention, seem to think because a person of color becomes a
candidate for an office, the party should endorse them based on
their ethnicity. That means they are automatically biased against
any white male running for office.
I'm sorry, but I don't vote for a candidate based on his race,
color, or creed. I vote for the candidate that best meets my needs
for that position.
Mike Fratto
Payne Phalen
>>> "Jeanne Weigum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 05/02/2005 11:07:55 AM >>>
Once again, with all the talk about cultural respect and ethnic
diversity,
you people still went out and nominated the white guys for mayor
and school
board.
May I point out that one of the 3 school board candidates does not
meet this
definition. I would also point out that the process was fair and
democratic
which is what the process should be.
--
Jeanne Weigum, freezing along with my tomatoes in Merriam park
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