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Another Point of View

It is interesting to me to read that some of the people at this meeting heard what Cheryl said differently than I did. What I heard her say was that she talks to some people that we don't. My understanding was that some of these people have the opinion that the conditions in Mt. Hope help to keep the neighborhood affordable for their families by scaring away some of the more affluent. My understanding was that she was sharing another point of view with the attendees.

My understanding of Kevin Jackson nodding in agreement was that he has heard the same things himself. I do not for one minute believe that either Kevin Jackson or Cheryl Taylor promote illegal activities. One of the important principals of nonviolence is to attack the forces of evil not the people doing evil. It is clear to me that there are some issues that do need to be addressed in Mt. Hope.

I am glad that we are talking about the city council money that comes into our neighborhood and where it goes. We need affordable housing for all and gainful employment for our neighbors. Perhaps if we devote some energy in that direction we will all be rewarded with a community that is pleased with all its neighbors.

-Lisa Niebels

Posted at July 21, 2007 11:48 PM