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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have you ever noticed that the DCUM endorsement via support by Jeff, a lot of people saying who they would vote for or a blog post are the kiss of death.  Can you name one person that has won?

I voted Fenty and Settles, but I have to say talking with my neighbors in Ward 5 there is a very strong feeling that well off WOTP has pulled up the drawbridge and just does not give a damn about the rest of the city.  One can dismiss all the claims but there is some truth the fact that most people have no need to go and therefore never see anything outside of well off west side.  Cantania will lose  if he is viewed as your advocate.  The presumption will be that they will lose.  Unless we can figure out how the pie expands, I lose if you win. [/quote]

I agree with your conclusion but not your argument. I am well off Ward 4 resident, and I would be much more open to the schools plan if I thought there was actually some benefit to those in need. I am not pulling up a drawbridge - just trying to prevent a disaster. Show me a decent plan for the whole city and I will be behind it.[/quote]

+1 I'm ward 3 and also not circling any wagons. I want excellent neighborhood schools for ALL and am happy to put both my money and time where my mouth is. Take my tax dollars and put them where they are needed most. And I offer my time to support students and teachers in failing schools. What if we all joined in a grassroots effort to bolster these schools? A city-wide Peace Corps of sorts? Idealistic in the face of massively entrenched problems? Yes. But at least it's a way to demonstrate commitment to the well being of ALL students and could maybe even help some. Anyone else interested? My sleeves are already rolled up![/quote]

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