[Winona Online Democracy]
So obviously Paul isn't even close to changing his lifestyle, but that
doesn't mean that the idea of increasing biking and walking is bad for all
or bad for Winona, just something that Paul isn't interested in. It's not
like anyone will be harming Paul because he chooses not to walk or ride. I
probably won't be riding my bike to work either since I live 10 miles out of
town, but that doesn't mean I don't think that it is bad to encourage biking
and walking. I lived in Madison, WI for 5 years without a car--I walked or
biked or bussed and managed just fine (other than trips to the grocery store
or laundromat, which were a little challenging at times)!
Isn't Winona a place with enough foresight to plan and vision our community
to meet the needs of a variety of residents? If there was a comprehensive
needs assessment of a representative sample of citizens (from Chamber
members to the regulars at Blanch's Tavern), couldn't we identify the top
priorties on citizens' minds? If we found that increasing biking/walking
AND having a drag strip made top marks, couldn't we agree to pursue making
both a reality?
Can we get out of this win/lose, either/or discussion? Is democracy only
about who is most forceful in getting what they want or is it really about
representing the whole community's interests?
Kathy Seifert
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Double" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Online Democracy" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 9:24 PM
Subject: FW: [Winona] Coal Trains, Huff Street, and Healthy Cities
[Winona Online Democracy]
I hate to walk and the only bikes I want to ride better have a motor. My
life is a whole lot busier and I get enough exercise in the work day to even
consider bikes or walking after work hours recreation or necessary.
The less time it takes me to get from point "a" to point "b" the better.
Sorry but my idea of relaxation is falling asleep under a shade tree or
playing with the things with cylinders.
Now, if Winona only had a 1/4 mile drag strip beside the airport now that
would be music to my ears!
Paul Double
Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 11:29 AM
"Something is just broken in our social paradigm. The peoples penchant for
driving everywhere is part of it. If more people would just leave their cars
at
home, bicycle, walk or bus to work it would make a difference. Less use of
cars
would bolster the public transportation (bus) effort and make it better.
Heck,
we might even become more healthy!"
Hear! Hear! (Here?)
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