Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Seattle Viaduct Ballot: 4 results? Way to go!

Ironically not just a ploy for local content, I was reading up on the Viaduct plan even though I am an eastside resident and noted the phrase You win some, you lose some there are now more ways to go. [TOWN HALL VIADUCT FORUM 7PM THURSDAY]

The important thing is that Republicans can never say Democrats don't have any plans. We may have too many, and that is just where it starts. There are needless to say Democrats as the state, county and local levels and then there are the interests of the people as they see them whether they live in the city or even travel there, or not. The mixed message or results are explained by one word: Democracy. While it ain't pretty, it is better than most alternatives, which are usually some version of tyranny or anarchy, either of individuals or groups, combined with a lack of respect for any structure or rule of law or process.

It is only natural that with two options on the ballot, there could still be a problem if neither win, both win or they split the ticket and not the fare. There are valuable opinions at every level and the people are a part in sorting things out. Politics and economics are likely to still be on the table where there can still be trouble or more hard work which Democrats will be glad to do while Republicans will likely reap the fallout for their political and economic coffers.

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