[Winona Online Democracy]
It is absolutely true that what happens in the city of Winona has an effect
on the greater Winona community, and beyond. I am glad to see that Janice
T. and Linda F. both acknowledge this to be true.
I would like to point out that what happens in the outlying townships, and
rural areas also has an effect on the city and citizens of Winona. As I
seem to recall, neither Ms. Tureck or Ms Fort is enthusiastic about the city
exerting any influence over their rural areas or us cityfolk meddling in
township affairs. Rightly, so, I think, just as I think that if you want to
have a voice in city policy, you need to actually be a resident of the city.
I would also like to point out that the residents of the city of Winona also
pay state, , and federal taxes, as well as property taxes to support the
city, the local school district and the city port authority. Tax dollars
generated in the city of Winona and paid for by citizens of the city also go
to support roads and services in rural areas, townships, the state and the
nation.
What happens in one area has an effect on neighboring areas. This is a two
way street: Each of us has an obligation to see things from our own
perspective and best interests , and also to keep in mind how our decisions
affect not only ourselves, but our neighbors, no matter how far flung they
may be. The trick is in balancing the interests of the various communities,
and trying to serve them all, while harming none, and while keeping in mind
what one person might consider a benefit would be a detriment to another,
particularly if it is inflicted upon them. We are all in this together.
Terri Hyle
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