Politics seems to put everything into two camps and it's hard to talk about specific issues - but that is what's needed. Both you and Asbury Couple threw generalizations at this List. Although, I agree that I sometimes fail to see when the glass is half full (and it may be generally true of the posters on this group), I don't agree that I fit into the entire set of generalizations. And, obviously, this is true for the various members of the group. So I felt I had to speak up for myself.
I have made statements on the list that have been shouted down. But I have voiced my opinion and I can only hope that others heard it and after they finish shouting, will now consider it - or at least move toward my direction. Both Asbury couple's and your opinion about the success of the community were intelligently and clearly stated and so helpful contributions. Public service is generally a thankless job and all political discussion tends to arise from a complaint. Both of you sounding off helped to push back against the tendency to be negative in political discussion. But you both added a general negative judgment of your own. This often generates an argumentative response. These groups are for discussion which becomes arguing sometimes. It can't be helped. I think the key is to know that if your post is read you moved a discussion forward and that's an accomplishment.
In any event the discussion was had and I (for one) am better for it. Moreover, I still wish you were running for Council and would donate my time to your campaign if you had one.
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Subject: RE: [AsburyPark] Re: Restore... Kate Mellina is the only
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Actually, Mark, I couldn't disagree with you more - but that's exactly the wonderful point isn't it?! That people are engaged in active discussion about Asbury Park and are actively involved in trying to make a difference.
"Civic duty" is a great thing - and it's wonderful to see people like yourself, who I've known for four years since you lived in your first house, really getting involved in AP by speaking up and speaking out. And you're right, I, do continue to pay my taxes here in AP, but not blindly.
It's funny - someone voices an opinion in this group about trying to get people to acknowlege ANY of the positive steps that have been taken - and they're immediately read the riot act. Accused of sticking their heads in the sand, you name it.
Which I find truly puzzling. Because in turn, those positive people are accused of trying to drown out or surpress the voices of the people who don't see things "the other" way.
How then, can true discussion be a goal?
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