I don't actually live in Denver - I'm an Aurorite - but I work downtown, and obviously have some interest in who will be running the city. As such, I thought I'd mention here that John Hickenlooper looks to be the man for the job. A former geologist, turned beer-brewer/developer, Hickenlooper is largely responsible for the resurrection of Denver's Lodo district. He's garnered the endorsements of both the Rocky Mountain News the Denver Post (allegedly) and 5280 Magazine. He was also the highest scorer amongst the candidates (and reporters) in a recent metro-matters pop-quiz given by the Rocky Mountain News. Plus, his ads rule ;). For those looking for more details, his issues page is here. The election is May 6th and you can lookup your district information and polling places here.

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Millions of Americans have hit the streets since last fall to protest George Bush's push for preemptive war against Iraq. But Mr. Bush wouldn't listen. He dismissed protestors and their concerns.

Would he listen any better if everyone who has attended a march pledged to vote in 2004? Or if, in addition, everyone who carried a sign, made a speech, sent an email, wrote a letter or lit a candle for peace committed to register one new American voter every month between now and the next presidential election? Would he get the message if a groundswell of new peace voters went to the polls in 2004 and showed how regime change can happen peacefully?

A good call by Tompaine.com. While I tend to believe that in the end we had no choice but to fight this war - thank you France - I think Bush shares a good percentage of the blame for setting the tone in an effort to discredit the UN. If protesters really care about what goes on in our government - and as I've stated before I think most of the protesters are protesting Bush rather than the war - perhaps they should commit themselves to becoming involved in the process.

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