[Mpls] "You have to do what you think is right"

[m1r3201 at aol.com]

Commissioner Mike Opat is quoted in today's Strib as saying "You have to do 
what you think is right" in regards to his pushing for the Stadium deal.

Of note is also the continued statements that it is only 3 cents on every $20 
of tax payer's money.

This sort of political bravery seems powered by connections to the wealthy 
Mr. Pohlad.

When I was floating the idea about having the Downtown Businesses pay a 1 
cent on the dollar tax to fund decent housing and drop ins for persons living 
homeless, I was told by friends that the city, county and DT businesses would 
never go for that in these economic times.

Perhaps it was because I suggested it be the businesses,not the tax payers 
foot the bill that seemed unlikely.

Margaret Hastings
Kingfield