tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post4553265823520835025..comments2023-08-20T07:06:14.115-04:00Comments on Thurber's Thoughts: Two Toledo initiatives hold their kickoffs with optimistic supportersMaggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677808307727487766noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-58256429844518917072009-01-13T19:49:00.000-05:002009-01-13T19:49:00.000-05:00LOL, Lisa!They are two separate groups being organ...LOL, Lisa!<BR/><BR/>They are two separate groups being organized and run by completely different people.<BR/><BR/>But the attitude I see - the sense of empowerment that comes from the people interested in the two individual issues - that's the thing they share...and that's a good thing.<BR/><BR/>It's been a long time since I saw Toledoans joining together to accomplish something.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677808307727487766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-89425954348554481222009-01-13T18:57:00.000-05:002009-01-13T18:57:00.000-05:00I think it would be unfortunate if both ballot iss...I think it would be unfortunate if both ballot issues are put together, it would make people who support the red light issue appear to support the recall and vice versa.<BR/><BR/>I know several people, myself included that support the constitutional questions raised related to the red light cameras but have no interest in being involved in the Mayoral recall.<BR/><BR/>I also know several that are the opposite who support the recall and not the red lights, I think you know one in particular I'm referring to Maggie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606533906583651054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-1726368073411006452009-01-13T14:59:00.000-05:002009-01-13T14:59:00.000-05:00BSRG - the TBT group is not a bunch of whiners ......BSRG - the TBT group is not a bunch of whiners ... they're actually taking action to implement what they believe in. In fact, in seeing what they believe to be a problem, they are following the steps they believe will correct it. That would make them activists.<BR/><BR/>As for fielding a candidate, they plan to do that as well. It is the second prong in their approach. I will be watching to see if they insist on a business-friendly candidate or if they choose the lesser of evils that might end up running.<BR/><BR/>The third prong is to address changes in the city charter. I've not heard about their plans for what in the charter should be changed, but will look forward to evaluating their suggestions.<BR/><BR/>None of these tasks constitutes 'cowardice.'Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677808307727487766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-47072790760819206382009-01-13T14:41:00.000-05:002009-01-13T14:41:00.000-05:00I was on my way to both meetings when Mrs. AHL rem...I was on my way to both meetings when Mrs. AHL reminded me she was at UT for classes all night, and the kids were home alone, so I headed home. <BR/><BR/>I feel both initiatives are great examples of citizens not only commenting about issues they have, but finally taking action. While I am not a resident of Toledo, so my signature will not go on either petition; I am effected by both and plan on being active in the efforts. <BR/><BR/>TAHLCynical Counselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03013429047654810331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-73411290485701921162009-01-13T13:09:00.000-05:002009-01-13T13:09:00.000-05:00Better idea.Field a candidate to win the office. ...Better idea.<BR/><BR/>Field a candidate to win the office. This effort is an act of cowardice by these business leaders. One of them should step up and run for the office. That would give the people a choice instead of making headlines as a bunch of whinersBlack Swamp Road Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06103575423688515580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-33276870467010399412009-01-13T12:13:00.000-05:002009-01-13T12:13:00.000-05:00Trust you, Tim, to come up with the appropriate sc...Trust you, Tim, to come up with the appropriate sci-fi reference!<BR/><BR/>thanks!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677808307727487766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-35192252780749784012009-01-13T11:55:00.000-05:002009-01-13T11:55:00.000-05:00Maggie, Perhaps the sleeper has awakened.Maggie, <BR/><BR/>Perhaps the sleeper has awakened.Timothy W Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118861693269565715noreply@blogger.com