[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "Criticizing someone for failing to condemn someone's else's behavior is a form of "guilt by association" frequently used by right-wing blogs to imply, for example, that all liberals secretly support Saddam Hussein (while else would they have failed to condemn Saddam's human rights violation).
It is a very poor form of argument designed to change the subject." JP: Greg, where you talking about your post or mine here? Because my point was the hypocrisy of McLaughlin supporters criticizing him for sending police to New Orleans, but not criticizing the County, which I think you'll remember Peter is on of the Commissioner's of, about sending Sheriff Department personnel down. It is hypocritical to only criticize one action if your concern is truly about public safety resources. I'm not sure why you don't see this, but your point is in accurate and illogical. And it seems designed to change the subject. GA: "And what, if any, responsibility for law enforcement within the boundaries of Minneapolis does the County Sheriff have?" JP: "The Sheriff is, by state statute, the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the County and is the only elected law enforcement official in the criminal justice system. Hennepin County has had an elected sheriff since 1852." This is from the County's website. And last I checked, Minneapolis was in Hennepin County, and seeing as how they have done investigations for the MPD, assisted in law enforcement efforts and the County also has the jail and the Probation Officers who work hand in hand with Police Officers to do law enforcement, I'd say the County has a heck of lot to do with law enforcement in Minneapolis. I would think any attorney such as yourself would be aware of this. Any Country Commissioner too. And so I'm still not sure why Peter hasn't been garnering more resources law enforcement within the County system, since it's one of his top priorities. Do you? 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
