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Date Posted: 15:54:01 02/25/00 Fri
Author: Kit
Subject: Re: Observations on internet politics
In reply to: A. G., Eastside resident 's message, "Observations on internet politics" on 12:44:08 02/25/00 Fri

Isn't education wonderful?????


> Many citizens read Frisco Life and the
> story on internet politics. I also read
> comments by current council persons.
>
> Politics is a new world to me. Living on
> the East side of Preston and having children
> in the schools, I became aware of politics
> last year in the city election. I am
> ashamed of my involvement. I did not
> really know any of the people involved, but
> was caught up in the cry over apartments
> etc. I have a tight group of friends around
> the school friends of my two children.
> I know that the internet was a big part
> of the election,and statements were made,
> accusations, etc. that were circulated this
> way, behind the backs of the two council
> members. I did not know them, and sense have
> met and got to know one of the people who
> was attacked. These people had no opportunity
> to respond, were unaware of the attacks and
> ugly statements made about them.
> This is not fair...
> Politicians that were in office campaigned
> door to door against these individuals, and
> your earlier observation on ORG is correct.
> It became mob rule...it was not ethical...
> I look back on this and I am ashamed to be
> such a follower and get involved to the
> level my husband and I did, and be really
> not informed.
> This WILL NOT HAPPEN again.

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