[Winona Online Democracy] Do people think the record defecits at the state and federal levels are accidents?
Dwayne Voegeli June 2, 2005 ------ > >[Winona Online Democracy] > > >John Gunyou painted a bleak picture of the state's fiscal and social >problems. Certainly other states face serious problems also, some even >worse than those of Minnesota's. But the problems in Minnesota are >especially noteworthy, given the state's recent history of governmental >concerns in education, health, welfare and highways. We can't fully grasp >Winona's difficulties, particularly its educational plight, without >understanding what's happening at the state level. > > > >The actions of the governor and the legislature have clearly made worse >the problems that the recent recession have caused, although in varying >degrees. Is it possible that we are seeing a shift in the social culture >of the state? Is the idea of state responsibility for local conditions >receding? Will the perception of immediate political gains always be the >final determinant of policy decisions by the parties? Or are we simply >undergoing a passing phase, in which ideology and tactical advantage have >driven the party leadership and voters to actions that will soon be >changed? > > > > > >Roy Nasstrom ------ ------------ Dwayne Voegeli Winona County Commissioner (507) 453-9012 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 359 Pleasant Hill Dr. Winona, MN 55987 ------------ _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
