In a message dated 11/18/00 12:53:20 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I need to get out of politics, for the health of my soul. (And I say that
as a secular humanist.) Maybe if I want to save the world in future I'll
focus on delivering meals to people with AIDS or something where I'll at
least know I'm doing someone some good.
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Steve,
You've raised some very interesting, innovative, and well thought out issues
of public concern, and you are on the right track. My run for 61B garnered as
much interest amongst the public. I would wager, however, that it is not time
to cease political activism, rather it is time to raise awareness of activist
and their message to higher levels.
Issues I raised during my campaign were of interest to the people that I
encountered. I think, since we had some of the same experiences this past
election, that the real message in the response to our effort is a need to
get the message before more people for their enlightened consideration. In my
estimation, there has never been a better time for espousing intelligible
options to existing politics. Therefore, I wish to encourage you, and others,
to hang in there, get that second wind, and let's resolve to bring the issue
to the greater audience for their consideration.
Our campaigns were not lost because of lack of interest, the truth is we were
out gunned in getting the message across. We knew that our position on
campaign finance severly restricted our opportunities to inform the public of
our concerns, commitment, and ability to provide viable alternatives to the
inactive representation experienced to date. Having found viable alternatives
to existing problems in our community, if we abandon the effort now to better
the relationship of government to its people, we become the thing we sought
to replace. And, unfortunately, conditions will get worse and more and more
people will suffer the affects of complacent government.
Dont give up just yet. Call me (I am listed). We need to expand our base and
take a serious look at ways to get the message out to Minnesotans. (here's a
juicy morsel) Your comrade at arms.
Robert Anderson
Ward 8
