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Dee Ann Christensen

Coon Rapids, MN
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5 years 24 weeks

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Posted on 05/10/13 at 11:56 am in response to Gay-marriage advocates hold off celebration plans till Minnesota law is signed

I recently met with my representative, Peggy Scott, to discuss gun violence. Her emotional reaction to the marriage equality vote does not surprise me. What did astound me at our meeting was her declaration that, "I never read the StarTribune." In the political arena, it is important to consider all the aspects of an issue before making a decision and casting a vote.How can a representative make an informed decision when she does not read the largest newspaper in the state even though...

Posted on 05/09/13 at 11:19 am in response to The real heroes of the gay marriage debate

And...could there be anything more important than money in this debate?

Posted on 05/07/13 at 11:09 am in response to Rally by gun-control advocates didn’t change Thissen’s mind

On the other hand, I believe the voters of Minnesota deserve to know where their elected representatives stand on the use of background checks for controlling gun violence. Speaker Thissen, needs to show the leadership that his position demands and bring this bill to the floor.

Many of us in the DFL party have determined we will not give money to any member of the DFL caucus who does not vote for background checks.

No vote; no money!

Posted on 05/07/13 at 08:14 pm in response to Rally by gun-control advocates didn’t change Thissen’s mind

Legislators can change their minds about legislation until their vote is recorded. This decision is about future elections. I wonder if there will be any gun deaths that could have been avoided before the next legislative session.

I do agree though that " it's the responsibility of those we elect to actually make legislation."

Posted on 05/04/13 at 07:09 am in response to Gun-control advocates push Thissen for vote on 'doomed' background-check bill

I was told by three different legislators at the capitol yesterday that this was indeed political cover for the Democrats. For the first time, I am ashamed to be a member of that party. Speaker Thiessen has determined it is more expedient to protect his collegues' political capital than the lives of Minnesota citizens. How can voters make an informed decision on this issue when there is no recorded vote?

Posted on 03/23/13 at 07:44 am in response to Break gives legislators time to 'listen,' but both sides already 'know' what they’ll hear

Senator Hahn at one time said he had not received an email from a sibgle constituent on the importance of a bill against gun violence. I asked an Eden Prairie friend who supported a gun control bill why she had not emailed him. Her response was,"he would not listen."

Posted on 11/20/12 at 12:12 pm in response to One-party rule doesn't guarantee unity on issues of environment and energy

Why was there no mention of Melissa Hortman's record on environmental votes? She is the new Chair of the House Energy Committee.

Posted on 11/14/12 at 12:58 pm in response to Petition seeks ouster of anti-gay activist from Anoka-Hennepin task force on bullying

I attended an Anoka-Hennepin School Board meeting devoted to the "neutrality" issue and was appalled by the bullying the PAL members exhibited at the meeting. I have unfortunately seen much of this bullying behavior in the Anoka County Watchdog. It is no wonder the children of the PAL mimic what their parents displayed at this meeting. There was much Bible thumping,and "ain't it awful" scenarios threatened if the school board did not adhere to the PAL members' demands.I wish my school...

Posted on 11/12/12 at 11:56 am in response to 11 ex-legislators successfully fight their way back to the Capitol

Alice Johnson in Senate District 37 also returned as a former legislator. Alice first served in the House, admirably serving as the Chair of the Education Committee. She returns as a Senator with a host of leadership skills. One would hope that those leadership skills and years of service will catapult her to a leadership position in the Senate.

Posted on 11/09/12 at 05:52 pm in response to Youth vote’s overwhelming opposition doomed marriage and voting amendments

The last two days of the campaign I called identified supporters for Mn United for All Families; everyone I called was under the age of 43. I am 73. This amendment bridged the generations.