I don't really have a "read" on Neva Walker yet and I never asked her about the
sodomy law. However, even though she is, by all report, a smart woman, she's
only been in the legislature about one month, coming in just before session
started. It is unreasonable to think that she would take the time to read
e-mails on this list. And, since she is my representative, I'd much rather she
stuck to her rat killing over at the leggie for the length of the session,
during this, her FIRST session. Further, I don't think she should take on the
sodomy law during her freshman year in the leggie. That old chestnut is gonna
take some Goo Begone and elbow grease to remove.
Of course, if we could make the case that it's a silly law, the group trying to
purge the state of silly laws might take it on. (I'm gonna hate it if they
erase the law that says you can't leave MN with a duck on your head, it's my
all-time favorite silly law). Even if duck hats are passe!
WMarks, Central
Eva Young wrote:
> More and more I evaluate candidates based on whether they are willing to
> participate in forums such as the Minneapolis Issues forum. This forum is
> distinct from the precinct caucuses because the caucuses are partisan, and
> this listserv has people from all different parties.
>
> A while back, I asked Matthea Little Smith, one of the list participants,
> and Neva Walker's campaign manager a question about Neva Walker's position
> on the sodomy law (yup we still have this idiotic law in MN), and about
> Jesse Ventura's plan to negotiate with the state employees to offer
> domestic partner benefits. I haven't heard an answer to this question from
> Matthea on this list. Brian Heron did respond privately, and said that
> Neva would probably be supportive of sodomy repeal and domestic partner
> benefits. I personally would love to see Rep. Walker join this list. This
> would be one nice way to communicate with constituents. Neither my
> roommate, or myself were real clear about what she stood for when she ran
> for the seat. My roommate is a Dem by the way. She was always quite
> impressed by Neva's predecessor, Rep. Wejcman (sp?).
>
> The world is always run by those who show up. One thing that is really
> quite impressive is the number of City Council people who are on this list
> and who contribute to it. It seems like following this list is getting to
> be expected with Minneapolis City Council folks. I also appreciate the
> state legislators who participate. Sen. Higgins is the one who
> participates most often.
>
> Eva
> Eva Young
> Minneapolis, MN
>
> At 06:12 PM 02/15/2001 -0500, David Wilson wrote:
> >I think you have got it wrong comparing the listserv to a precinct
> >caucaus. Both are self-selecting, but in distinction to the precinct, a
> >listserv depends on regular access to a computer with internet access. I
> >can budget my time to attend a precinct caucaus, spend the time, vote, and
> >then move on with my life. With a listserv, I can choose to participate
> >daily, every other day, once a week, or one time. the caucus is a formal
> >political activity while the listserv is discussion. Unless I'm reading
> >you wrong, why even make the comparison.
> >
> >David Wilson
> >Loring Park
> >
> >
> >
> >On Thu, 15 Feb 2001, ferma001 wrote:
> >
> >> I have singled out one passage from Brauer's message for comment.
> >>
> >> >1. I'm not worried about candidates dominating. They are vastly
> outnumbered
> >> >by non-candidate list members. Last month, more than 100 of our 450
> members
> >> >posted. A reluctance to dive in or introduce topics is not a weakness
> of our
> >> >membership. Have faith this won't be a problem.
> >>
> >> The number 450 is what troubles me. Now many of the critics of the
> >> precinct caucus system cite the flagging attendence of the caucuses and
> >> how not 100% of elected delegates show up for conventions. {Here is a
> >> little project. The delegate count of each precinct is a matter of
> >> public record - the delegate attendence at the upcoming ward and city
> >> conventions will be instructive.} There have been several to numerous
> >> postings stumping for one issue or another but our number 450 shows the
> >> list is as flawed as the low turnout caucuses. I can not think how to
> >> phrase my next thought but it goes to legitimacy. Is there some way we
> >> could blackmail 50-60 thousand residents to subscribe?
> >>
> >>
> >> Jack Ferman
> >> Minneapolis, MN
> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >>
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