[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "I don't think John Delmonico owes anyone an apology. He is speaking the truth as he sees it."
No, what he is doing is utilizing a tragedy that is fresh in the minds of Minneapolitans to further Peter's campaign agenda. It is the type of cheap theatric and emotional slight of hand that has become the hallmark of Peter's campaign and it is disrespectful to those of us with friends and loved ones in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast. It is preying upon people's fears for political gain is beneath anyone who is in position of public authority or representation. I am amazed that anyone would stoop so low as to exploit this, more amazed that anyone would attempt to defend it instead of merely being quiet and hoping that such a tawdry ploy would blow over. And while we're on the subject of cheap campaign ploys and inconsistencies, why is it that McLaughlin supporters will criticize RT for sending police officers down, but aren't complaining about the County Sheriff staff that are going down? Isn't that a bit hypocritical? More importantly, what is COMMISSIONER McLaughlin doing to help the efforts? Oh I saw, CANDIDATE McLaughlin's food drive announcement, and I've seen what the County as a unit is doing, but I haven't seen anything about the COMMISSIONER, public official for the County, doing for relief, but maybe I just missed it while I was busy working on helping survivors. RT, meanwhile, has partnered with the faith community to make the Minneapolis Relief Fund. You know why? Because he's doing his job. And you know where the annoucement is? On the City's website, not smack dab on the front page of his campaign website like Peter's is. Because this isn't and should never be a campaign issue. Something the McLaughlin camp doesn't seem to get. It's time to stop the foolishness. Foolishness like the repeated ploy from the McLaughlin camp that RT cut 150 officers, when each one of you who posts that knows that it was State and Federal funds that were cut. So I'll put it to you Barb and Wizard and every other McLaughlin supporter who keeps putting this out, why do you persist in putting this into each one of your posts when you know it's not true? I dare any of you to answer. Better yet, since this was such an"apparent" crisis, where has Peter been for the last four years on getting resources for law enforcement. All that time he was down in DC lobbying for Light Rail funds, it didn't occur to him to stop in and ask someone not to cut the Federal dollars that paid for the officers we lost? What about a few extra dollars for even the Sheriff's department? I mean, Pawlenty loaned out 12 State Troopers in 2003, couldn't Peter have gotten a few more dollars for a couple of Deputies that could have helped with the crime? I hate that this is what the election has come down to, it shouldn't be rhetoric, but just about the skills and resources each candidate brings to the table. I liked Peter when he was my County Commissioner, he was and still is good at it. And in my mind that's where he should stay, because neither he nor his supporters seem to be able to do much more than snipe and create mythical solutions of cops and other resources paid for with magic dollars while asking you not to pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. This is a serious time with serious issues. Regardless of who you're supporting, this kind of exploitation of tragedy, should not be tolerated...by anyone. Talk about the good things Peter's done, let his record stand for itself instead of using these cheap tactics. The people of Minneapolis need and deserve no less. Jonathan Palmer Victory REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
