tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post7460051531317573956..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Decline to Sign at TargetMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-16564362628014719052012-06-25T08:26:40.431-07:002012-06-25T08:26:40.431-07:00And Mel, you are correct about the "privacy&q...And Mel, you are correct about the "privacy" bit: ANYONE who signs an initiative petition allows their name and address to be made public. There's no such thing as a "privacy" policy (unless the policy is, "you don't have any").<br /><br />This is, of course, perfectly appropriate: you can't make public policy anonymously. If you want to maintain your anonymity, don't participate in the process.Josh Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242600011474990770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-92176149320785154632012-06-24T15:13:15.000-07:002012-06-24T15:13:15.000-07:00They are at Ikea Seattle today! Talk about crowds....They are at Ikea Seattle today! Talk about crowds....<br /><br />Big audienceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-76640673307268164722012-06-24T13:04:47.379-07:002012-06-24T13:04:47.379-07:00I can confirm that they are making $14 an hour plu...I can confirm that they are making $14 an hour plus weekly bonuses. Fourteen dollars an hour isn't bad (for not strenenous work). They are still hiring.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-40061190291159775582012-06-24T12:11:21.559-07:002012-06-24T12:11:21.559-07:00A was chatting with a friend the other day and she...A was chatting with a friend the other day and she said - tongue in cheek- that she should just offer them $50 to leave for the day. Since many are in it for the money...<br /><br />No chartersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-27934137506218929632012-06-24T10:15:33.175-07:002012-06-24T10:15:33.175-07:00Don't be hard on Northgate. Legally, malls ar...Don't be hard on Northgate. Legally, malls are now a "town square" and so malls have to have some area (I don't know if it is inside or outside) where people can petition. Costco is not in the same position so they can deny access.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-10980418734721913622012-06-24T08:13:37.641-07:002012-06-24T08:13:37.641-07:00Individuals paid to get this initiative on the bal...Individuals paid to get this initiative on the ballot were also inside Northgate Mall on Saturday. I was approached to sign an initiative about education. That made me stop from a very quick visit to the mall. As the individual quickly tried to get me to sign; and I saw what the intiative was, I inquired if he was a volunteer. After asking me why it mattered he said he was being paid. If someone believes in a cause it should be put to a vote but when something is incorrectly peddaled especially by individuals who are paid to get the most signatures our system has failed. I sent a note to the management company of Northgate Mall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-28023730363353006112012-06-24T08:04:06.470-07:002012-06-24T08:04:06.470-07:00I was at Target last week and one of their signatu...I was at Target last week and one of their signature gatherers wore those smelly gauges in their ears. I think that says everything about their movement. We would never do such a thing.Megan the Vegannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-34670427002945404732012-06-24T07:57:04.786-07:002012-06-24T07:57:04.786-07:00It's grand to partner with a company like Targ...It's grand to partner with a company like Target on your valiant effort! Target loves children! And they have 30 percent off patio furniture this week. Don't forget $1 off Lean Cuisine!Gladys Alicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-71969749713658207872012-06-24T03:46:24.036-07:002012-06-24T03:46:24.036-07:00If you don't have time or don't feel comfo...If you don't have time or don't feel comfortable passing out the fliers, you might consider sending an email to your friends with the information on the flier urging them not to sign the intiative. I sent one Friday night. <br /><br />YEFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-62015761587291655442012-06-23T23:17:10.210-07:002012-06-23T23:17:10.210-07:00There were a couple signature gatherers at the Lak...There were a couple signature gatherers at the Lake City Farmers Market Thursday evening.<br /><br />KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-71295583977017812472012-06-23T21:27:02.263-07:002012-06-23T21:27:02.263-07:00Another signature gatherer was outside of the Doll...Another signature gatherer was outside of the Dollar Store near Grocery Outlet on Aurora nr 130th.<br /><br />no nameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-17820231280404250452012-06-23T20:01:52.023-07:002012-06-23T20:01:52.023-07:00Was at Target at Northgate today. Stared at the s...Was at Target at Northgate today. Stared at the signature gatherers going in and coming out. Was not asked for my signature on entrance or exit. <br /><br />I suggest channeling your inner mom. They don't actually believe in what they are doing. Both of the signature gatherers seemed like very young boys just trying to earn some play money. They understood and did not challenge the look of disappointment.<br /> <br />-Give 'em the mom look<br /><br />P.S. Dads, would welcome hearing your experiences with these young guy signature gatherers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-66736032295343407082012-06-23T17:52:08.394-07:002012-06-23T17:52:08.394-07:00Thanks to Melissa and the others who were out ther...Thanks to Melissa and the others who were out there today urging others to decline to sign.mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-71689318853416268842012-06-23T15:02:09.313-07:002012-06-23T15:02:09.313-07:00Thanks Melissa - as a parent, you have more credib...Thanks Melissa - as a parent, you have more credibility than I when it comes to this. I spent about 45 minutes following two in the U-District (before it started pouring) and one of them was very nasty about the union stuff and got someone to sign simply because he was anti-union. I tried to explain that it was more about unproven educational fads and putting public tax dollars in the hands of private corporations, but these 1240 signature people had no issue with making stuff up. <br /><br />CTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com