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It’s time to fact check the Statue of Liberty Moonbeam Llulaby writes: "Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. “Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”” Read the full story. The state’s dilemma of safety versus noise Maestoso writes: "What if... we drive on the road instead? In our own lane. Looking and obeying traffic laws and flow. Just a thought.” Read the full story. As FIFA eyes Seattle, convention expresses fears over state of downtown RatRustle writes: "Why not just turn the Convention Center into a homeless shelter. Problem solved Seattle style!” Read the full story. 5 Takeaways from Day 2 of Seahawks mandatory minicamp Nottevenclose writes: "I'm all in with this team, and every Hawks team, every year. GO HAWKS!” Read the full story. Seattle on list to host 2026 FIFA World Cup game What Me Worry writes: "In eight years this place will look like District 9 in the Hunger Games...” Read the full story. Another walkoff win: Mitch Haniger’s blast gives Mariners sweep of Angels J wilcox writes: "Another fantastic game. Haniger should be an all star for sure. I hope he can get heated up and carry the team for the next month or so.” Read the full story. Councilmember Mosqueda applauds Seattle for homelessness efforts runner07 writes: "POLICE SERVICES!?!??! hahahahahaha.” Read the full story. Seattle head tax referendum huge rebuke of out-of-control council Chuck_Gould writes: "Gould's solution to the City Council situation. Representation by district is a good idea; but in real life it has resulted in a City Council filled with radicals. That's because when it comes down to politics on the neighborhood level, only the radicals are paying much attention. Every resident of the City of Seattle could tell you who is President of the United States. I'd guess no more than a third (outside of people concerned enough to follow comment pages, etc) even know which councilperson represents their neighborhood. In reality, their city council rep will likely have a greater effect on their day-to-day life than will the POTUS. So change the election like this. 1. Let each district run a "primary", within that district itself. The top two finishers in the primary (regardless of political philosophy) go on to the general election. This ensures that each district has had some "say" in who will be representing them on the city council. 2. The final choice among the candidates will be made by the general electorate. One of the top two finishers in each district *will* go on to represent that district- but only after getting the nod from the general electorate. When we share a common geography, common budget, common economy, common traffic, etc etc etc etc it doesn't make sense to treat each district like an isolated fiefdom. The voters in Neighborhood X can't elect a raging communist, or oppressive fascist, or religious fanatic, or etc, without generally affecting everyone in town. Our current council is evidence of that, exactly.” Read the full story. Seattle City Council repeals head tax one month after passage WilmaRubble writes: "Too little too late. Even if you repeal the tax tomorrow and do NOT replace it with something equally as idiotic, we will not be appeased. We are coming for you, Seattle City Council. You've refused to listen to us and act in our best interests time and time again. We are FED UP! #TimesUp2019” Read the full story. Starbucks cafes now exceed McDonald’s, but are there too many? Basement Berean writes: "Ironically McDonald's makes a better latte than Starbucks now, and it costs less.” Read the full story. Seattleites weigh in on alternatives to Magnolia Bridge replacement Flinters Roo writes: "I'd rather have the city build a bridge that helps everyone than buy illegal drugs to give away to felony criminals. At least with the bridge, there are results.” Read the full story.
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