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The suggestion by the voter that Portland people don't make thoughtful decisions on voting, but make "knee jerk reactions," is itself not thoughtful. Phil Keisling's comment that we have to approach the new situation with a presumption of working together is on the mark, however. Mr. Tiernan clearly won't work in that manner.

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If public funding is used to support the arts, the money must go to established organizations, not to individuals. In addition, organizations must give something back to the broader community such as working with students in schools, providing performances, demonstrations and so on for people of lower income. The money cannot simply support events for people who have the means to afford them.

posted 2 years, 10 months ago
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