Human Needs, Not Baseball SchemesI can't idly stand by while Mayor Williams goes off on another pie-in-the-sky scheme to increase funds in the city's coffers. I don't believe a word he says about how new revenues generated by baseball will make Washington a better place to live. But I do believe his attempt to bring Major League Baseball here will line the pockets of his wealthy business friends.
Hey Anthony, try to bring adequate education to our city. You'd be surprised what a new generation of college students will do for Washington's economy. Prescription drug coverage for those in need will strengthen the economic base of DC's seniors and disabled. And Mr. Mayor, while you're growing DC's economy, don't forget we need affordable housing so our working class can continue to live here.
There are just too many other issues requiring the mayor's attention and support. Besides, the recent failures with Grand Prix racing and boxing indicate that the DC government probably can't even successfully manage the hog dog concession at a baseball stadium, let alone a half-billion-dollar project like this one.
There's a lot we can do to help out in this fight; here’s the lineup:
* On Monday, June 9, from 5 to 7 p.m., picket the mayor’s pro-baseball block party at Eighth and D Streets NW (Archives/Navy Memorial Metro).
* On Tuesday, June 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., come to a sign-making party for a rally on Thursday. Pizza and sign-making materials will be available at 1419 V St. NW. Call 202/332-8800 to RSVP.
* On Wednesday, June 11, from noon to 1 p.m., Kojo Nnamdi will be talking baseball on his WAMU radio show. Call in to 800/433-8850 and voice your opinion.
* On Thursday, June 12, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., attend the Human Needs Not Baseball Schemes rally at Freedom Plaza, 14th and Pennsylvania NW.
And don't forget to sign the online petition against using public money for Major League Baseball in DC.