[Vision2020] Leadership

[B. J. Swanson]

It seems that Jeff Harkins and the conservative candidates continue to
advocate an economic model that no longer works.  Please give an example of
a totally "Free" market that has survived over time and has not fallen
victim to collusion, corruption or theft.

The world is rapidly changing.  Clinging to obsolete ideas puts us further
behind.  The conservative candidates seem to want a Moscow of 10-20 years
ago; lamenting over green grass, supporting a strip mine, development at all
costs, thinking we're going to attract a bunch of manufacturing jobs,
thinking that recycled dollars build the economy.  When housing and retail
took a downturn nationwide, instead of figuring out how to change and adapt,
the GMA pointed fingers at the City Council and charged "No Growth and
Anti-Business." This is not a good example of leadership skills.  What about
a positive plan on how to move Moscow forward?  How about some intelligent
thinking and planning instead of negative slogans.  Vote for listeners and
leaders.  Vote for Ament, Lamar, Pall and Holmes.

B. J. Swanson