Mysterious mystery & other discussions
You're all still grounded, by the way.
But once moderation went back up, the nonsense dried up...we hope...
Then this came in:
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thoughtful solutions said...
http://www.gaylemclaughlin.net/press-CCT_07-29-06.htm
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Yes, that's it. No commentary, no explanation. We sat around the cool kids table in the Tazer cafeteria, wondering over our coffee what to make of it. Spam? Propaganda? Or an earnest request by a campaign for Tazer attention? Only "thoughtful solutions" knows for sure.
We're not in the business of endorsements...yet. Our goal is to make sure you're informed and aware, such that you can hold your elected officials accountable for their behavior. We want you to hold their feet to the fire when they do wrong, and hold their feet to the fire when they do right. And when they do right, please be sure to support them on Election Day because your vote doesn't mean anything unless you use it.
There are different trains of thought and opinion on the Tazer, but we tend to strongly agree where it counts. A general consensus here is that crime IS a problem in Richmond, and that law enforcement IS a solution, but not the ONLY solution. What else can be done?
Just like a gardener spraying for weeds, we think that city government can do certain things to make the environment inhospitable to crime. Several come to mind immediately: reversing blight, maintaining streets and lights, supporting parks and community centers, attracting new businesses, encouraging business growth, and fostering employment opportunities.
Most of these activities are well within the scope of city government, but then some are probably better suited to city-involved cooperative or private efforts. Simply having an empty space and able-bodied workers available won't be enough to attract a business. Unsuitable conditions that city government can affect -- crime, taxation, regulation, and competition for resources, to name a few -- will have an impact on that vacancy and continued unemployment.
We at the Tazer are of various minds about reaching at-risk youths, but wonder some of the same things...
1) How much of these efforts should be at the City of Richmond's expense, and how will they be funded?
2) How much of these efforts can existing organizations and businesses fulfill?
3) Would new businesses be able to help, especially if they were willing to train and hire people?
4) Would city programs for employment be fulfilling genuine city functions, or would they be "make-work" jobs?
5) Would city programs for employment be competing with businesses for applicants?
6) What are the expectations of the city regarding crime reduction once any programs are instituted?
As taxpayers and residents of Richmond, we have questions. Do any Richmond politicians or candidates have answers?
But once moderation went back up, the nonsense dried up...we hope...
Then this came in:
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thoughtful solutions said...
http://www.gaylemclaughlin.net/press-CCT_07-29-06.htm
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Yes, that's it. No commentary, no explanation. We sat around the cool kids table in the Tazer cafeteria, wondering over our coffee what to make of it. Spam? Propaganda? Or an earnest request by a campaign for Tazer attention? Only "thoughtful solutions" knows for sure.
We're not in the business of endorsements...yet. Our goal is to make sure you're informed and aware, such that you can hold your elected officials accountable for their behavior. We want you to hold their feet to the fire when they do wrong, and hold their feet to the fire when they do right. And when they do right, please be sure to support them on Election Day because your vote doesn't mean anything unless you use it.
There are different trains of thought and opinion on the Tazer, but we tend to strongly agree where it counts. A general consensus here is that crime IS a problem in Richmond, and that law enforcement IS a solution, but not the ONLY solution. What else can be done?
Just like a gardener spraying for weeds, we think that city government can do certain things to make the environment inhospitable to crime. Several come to mind immediately: reversing blight, maintaining streets and lights, supporting parks and community centers, attracting new businesses, encouraging business growth, and fostering employment opportunities.
Most of these activities are well within the scope of city government, but then some are probably better suited to city-involved cooperative or private efforts. Simply having an empty space and able-bodied workers available won't be enough to attract a business. Unsuitable conditions that city government can affect -- crime, taxation, regulation, and competition for resources, to name a few -- will have an impact on that vacancy and continued unemployment.
We at the Tazer are of various minds about reaching at-risk youths, but wonder some of the same things...
1) How much of these efforts should be at the City of Richmond's expense, and how will they be funded?
2) How much of these efforts can existing organizations and businesses fulfill?
3) Would new businesses be able to help, especially if they were willing to train and hire people?
4) Would city programs for employment be fulfilling genuine city functions, or would they be "make-work" jobs?
5) Would city programs for employment be competing with businesses for applicants?
6) What are the expectations of the city regarding crime reduction once any programs are instituted?
As taxpayers and residents of Richmond, we have questions. Do any Richmond politicians or candidates have answers?
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