Feedback on the petition language

Here’s a portion of one email about the petition’s proposed verbiage.

Harry –
Just a thought – another comparison in addition to the current retiree liability –

If I recall correctly, remember – that the “red” plan in addition to the proposed $250 million there were still costs that were identified as a “TBD” factor in the report, such as parking ramps etc, so the $293 million if based on the “inflation” factor as Dixon states will be even higher when those numbers are factored in – also don’t forget to add the “inflation” factor for the parking ramps.

Thanks ************,

Your points are all very pertinant. I’m a little affraid to jam too many arguments into the petition for fear it will slow down the petition process, and dilute what I think are the most persuasive arguments. Yours are all wonderful questions to hash out in the press in the next few weeks and during any time leading up to a real Red Plan Referendum.

Since this petition has no force of law my principal audience is the Governor’s education department. I want them to think about the issues I’ve come up with just in case they decide the Johnson Contols’ lawyers have made a good case. Every name we can put on the petition will serve as another confirmation that ignoring the voters will only make them mad – at the Governor – if he allows this to go through.

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Harry is a ferociously good natured eccentric in Duluth Minnesota who detests traitors dressed up as Uncle Sam. You can find somewhat better edited writings of his at the Duluth Reader "contributors." page. The URL is:

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