Paul Gold is the only one who has ever had a concrete plan. He talks in specifics while the rest talk in generalities. If we could ever “fix” our schools, the rest of the City’s woes would fall into place.

GOLDMAN has my vote.

Robert Grey’s mother is Barbara Grey. Great lady.

Thank you ReachemTeachem.

And John, you really did a great job of jotting notes -more info than you’ll find in the paper.

Great message! Judging from your posts, you seem to be the RealDamnDeal and in no danger of becoming one w/anything at WalMart. Keep’em coming!

Mr Grey is always around Church Hill and was once a resident of this district.

I’m still undecided but I do like that Jones mentioned 25th Street. That area is ideal for small businesses and mixed use, however, the city and particular organizations have not made it easy. I would love to see antique, shoe repair, butcher and coffee shops, thrift and book stores, drycleaners, tailor, bakery, etc. on 25th. Every neighborhood in town needs an avenue of shops supplying basic needs for family and home within walking distance. We need to become like the neighborhoods in Europe.

I’m sick of people calling themselves a “product.” I’ve heard it from politicians, RPS folk, and even from parents when they speak of public education churning out a good “product” that is useful in the workforce.

The message conveyed in many works of literature, religious texts, philosophy, art, and film (I keep thinking of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”) is for us to rise above, not become a product of our society and environment. Products are consumed, used, and tossed into landfills. I will not become one with the plastic on the shelf at Wallmart.