Instead of Quoting Dr. Edward Song, Applicant # 22, Directly
Allow me to quote his letter of interest verbatim:
I must admit, that I grew up duringthe age of disco, and loved ABBA. Now a concerned citizen I say as Fernando fought for liberty by crossing that fearful Rio Grande, I cross my river of anxiety to fight for community principles. … So, who am I? I once was full of social anxiety. In kindergarten, long before I had heard of the pop group ABBA, I wouild always sit alone in the corner and would tremble when I had to say “here” during roll call. But just as Fernando crossed the Rio Grande long ago on a starry night, I crossed my river of social anxiety to knock on thousands of doors to help clean up toxic waste in America… But now I hear the distant drums. The sounds of bugle calls are coming from afar. I hear the battle cry, “It’s time to cross another river and fight for our liberties without compromising our security from terrorists.” If elected, across this river, I will fight to expand mass transit, attract neww business to Seattle, and fight homelessness… Now I ask you to help me cross the river to City Hall.
The ABBA song "Fernando" is about the USA-Mexican war over Texas and is sung from the Mexican perspective! So is Mr. Song saying Texas shouldn't be part of the USA!!??
Maybe not a bad platform in 2006, but a little weird for a Seattle City Council candidate...