Post in barrs - long (sorry)

Apr 05 22:32 UTC

Dave,

Good to hear from you and I hope your back is better!

Your comment, "the particular lobbyists we'll have in town that week are the
ones who have initiated this whole discussion," is interesting.

The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported the following today, "The idea was
introduced at the Legislature last week by Rep. Phyllis Kahn, DFL-Minneapolis,
who put forth a measure to allow bars within a 10-mile radius of the Xcel
Energy Center to remain open until 4 a.m. from Aug. 29 through Sept. 8. The
convention is slated for Sept. 1-4 at the center."

Hardly is Phyllis Kahn of all people going to go out of her way for some
Republican lobbyists.  Also Mayor Chris Coleman supports this, as well as the
Minneapolis City Council (9-3).  In addition, Kathy Lantry, Dan Bostrom and Pat
Harris voted against the resolution that you voted for last Wednesday.

Additionally your statement in your post, "And of course these are the
lobbyists who brought us an illegal and tragic war, a recession, polluted
water, expensive drugs, and even the moralists who preach family values but
play "outside the box" themselves. They are enough to make me queasy without a
snootful..." speaks volumes of your dislike for Republicans.  Just like your
comments about puking Republican lobbyists.  As a friend of mine who lives out
of state and who will be coming to the RNC convention, feels that your comments
are very biased towards Republicans.  He also thought Minneapolis would have
been a better place to hold this convention, as they seem more welcoming.

Dave when you paint ALL Republicans with the SAME brush you are being very
discriminatory.  One has to wonder if you would be making such a fuss if the
DNC were coming to town instead of the RNC.  Your comments are shocking from an
elected official and does nothing to show that St. Paul is a welcoming place
for all people.

Friday was the anniversary of Dr. King’s death.  Dr. King fought so that ALL
people would be treated equally.  Your constant negative comments against the
Republicans are no different than saying negative comments against another
person because of their race.

Sincerely,

John Krenik
Highland Park, St. Paul, Minnesota