Post in Major Incident at Critical Mass bike rally

2007 Sep 01 21:10 UTC

Good points Jim.
And this Free Speech  Working Group? I thought our Constitution already covered
free speech.
The fact that it is deemed necessary to create a group to restrict our rights
to free speech and assembly is truly Orwellian.
Over the years in working on Decriminalization of Homelessness,I have been
struck by the lack of concern by our City Council members, and Mayor, regarding
constitutional rights.along with their basic lack of knowledge or understanding
of these rights.
I also got a good education regarding the  back room conversations that take
place among the above to sort out who has  the most clout on the council, i.e.
money, connections and influence....usually resulting in disservice to our
community and...yes  to our homeless residents.It is sad that the little bit of
power gained by being in the city council, leads to way too much selling out.
The city council and mayor should be championing the rights of free speech and
assembly...not  toadying to wealthy interests.
But to paraphrase  Wizard (whom I respect very much)..I continue to try to push
that huge  boulder up a very large hill.
Kingfield