Welcome to Political Equinox
Thank you for stumbling onto Political Equinox – a blog dedicated to a balanced examination of the major issues of our time.
About the Editors
You can read the full biographies about the editors on the About page.
Patrick McAlister is sophomore at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN. He politically tends to lean towards the left; he believes in an emphasis on strong public education, equal protection under the law, and helping those in need. He is also, however, a strong proponent for government efficiency and strongly dislikes government excess and waste.
Neil Kelty is senior at Carroll High School. Republican values tend to dominate his political leanings embracing lower, simpler taxes and smaller government, in terms of efficiency. Neil is also strong in his beliefs that public education is held back by continuous testing of the students rather than teaching.While both authors remain in their young adult years, we see this as an advantage. Our generation is the future of this country. Our desires serve as the foundation for a country to come. We do not just talk about the future. We are the future.
Why the name Political Equinox?
The name may need some explanation: An ‘equinox’ is defined as:“Either of the two times during a year when the sun crosses the celestial equator and when the length of day and night are approximately equal”This is our intention with political discourse….except not limited to two times per year. Each of this blog’s editors has a relatively different philosophy when coming to the table to discuss politics – one leans towards the left, the other leans to the right. Neither would consider themselves extremists; rather, each is looking for the best solution to political questions of the time – an attempt to find the balanced, perhaps ‘equinoctial’ solution.
Oh, the places we hope to go…
We intend this blog to encompass not only discussion not only on local, state and national politics, but also on economics, on excellent articles, blogs and books we have come across.We will even post some personal political experiences each will have. Patrick will soon be traveling to Iowa to experience the final frenzy filled days of the Iowa Caucus and will post original content from that experience.We are excited to begin this journey, and sincerely hope the blog community at large will be a part of our search for political balance.
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3 Responses to “Welcome to Political Equinox”
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Local resident Joe Silva sent this comment to the Potluck League, and I thought it deserved to be on the main page. It covers all of the major points of why the proposed tower is such a bad idea. Thanks, Joe.
Neil and Patrick, THIS HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN POSTED ON A COUPLE BLOGS AND WEBSITES; INCLUDING ANGIE QUINNS’. PLEASE PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING (YOU MAY EDIT).
As a homeowner in West Central, I encourage everyone interested in opposing granting a special use variance which will block the view of GE neon sign on Broadway. The variance is to allow construction of a 180 Foot telecommunications tower in the GE union hall parking lot. The hearing is set for Thursday, January 31st at 6 P.M. in room 126 in the City-County building. FREE PARKING AVAILABLE
This is a historical significant location.
The following criteria must be disputed or the variance is approved:
1. The public convenience and welfare will be substantially served:
NO, The private concerns of a telecommunications business will be served
2. The proposed use will not be unduly detrimental to the surrounding area:
YES, it will serve as an eyesore in the sightline of the GE sign, one of the few treasures in this area.
3, The nature, location, size and site layout of the use will be compatible with the immediate area:
NO, it is not compatible with the area, the location is ill-placed, the size is NOT compatible and will only serve as monster eye-sore.
4. Vehicular traffic to and from the proposed use will not create undue hazards to normal traffic in the vicinity of the request:
OK, maybe we should give them that one.
5. The proposed use does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan or any other plan duly adopted by the Fort Wayne Common Council or the Plan Commission:
UNCERTAIN, Does this fall in line with West Central Neighborhood standards adopted by the FWCC or the Plan Commission? I do not know.
The huge tower would definately be an eyesore, and it would block the line of sight of the GE sign. Think about the towers you see as you drive around. Is that what we want in our revitalization of the downtown?
The Broadway Corridor is to be a Gateway area as designated by the Harrison Square sub-plan. Here is what the subplan says about the anticipated Gateways:
Beautification of these primary gateways into downtown and the Harrison Square will enhance circulation, access, and the experience of entering downtown.
Wouldn’t it just be a wonderful sight driving into downtown from Broadway and seeing a stark tower rising 180 feet in the air - the most out-of-place structure imaginable in that part of the town. For more information and details please feel free to call Joe Silva at 260-452-7649. Thank you.
PLEASE ATTEND THE VARIANCE HEARING ON THURSDAY. THANK YOUâ?
Posted by Joe Silva 260-452-7649
Josh Kirlin
December 29th, 2007 at 10:06 pm