You are right, the port protests and the sometimes over the top reaction to the ithmus debate have nothing to do with each other:

Protesting war equipment at our port? Tall condos for rich people? Olympia as a nuclear-free zone? Improving downtown – but how? Traffic conditions(bikes & cars)

Our community needs to discuss a number of controversial issues, and every person has values, experiences and perspectives worth sharing. Solving our community concerns needs everyone’s voice – including YOURS!