[Winona Online Democracy] It sickens me to hear about anyone who is in an elected seat or deemed a "representative of the people" - treat the "people" with little or no respect. I see it in all aspects of this City, School Board and City Council. These people are voted into office to represent the best interests of the people, not the minority or a few. I applaud anyone who stands up to these people and speaks their mind. Unfortunately, this city has tolerated nasty responses in various ways from all these parties. The rights and desires of most taxpayers are ignored. The interests and ramifications of the people the decisions affect are ignored. Anyone who dares speak out is treated just as Ruth Marg has stated. Anyone who challenges "the authorities", is chastised. I cannot tell you how many people refuse to get involved with local politics including the public schools for fear of this. The voice of the people is being smothered.
Do not stop standing up for what you believe in out of fear of public attacks. If the majority stands together, we are much stronger, help each other out, it is only a matter of speaking your mind. These public officials that attack the people who speak up, shoud be thrown out of their position. They chose to be in this position to listen to what the "people" are concerned about. They should have known at times this means emotion behind the voice that is speaking. When people are passaionate, they talk passionate. Their concerns still need to be listened to in a respectful way. Janice Turek Quoting Robert P Kaldunski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > [Winona Online Democracy] > > _______________________________________________ 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
