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By TK 12-2-01 Atlanta's new leadership vows to work together OUR OPINIONS: This time, race-baiting didn't work Dorseys' rise and fall equally monumental D.L. Bennett - Staff When East Atlanta voters turned Sherry Dorsey out Nov. 6, they finished off a political machine Sidney Dorsey sought to create as DeKalb's first black elected sheriff. Even before his arrest Friday in the assassination of his would-be successor, Derwin Brown, that crushing defeat left no doubt the husband-and-wife political team would be relegated to the role of political footnotes --- one-term politicians rejected by voters after only four years in office. NEW VIEW OF THE WORLD LETTERS Atlanta Leaders: Honesty replaces old cronyismI, as an ex-suburbanite, am happy that Shirley Franklin and Cathy Woolard have been elected. I can proudly say that I live in Atlanta. In the past, many of us felt that in order to get city work, one had to have been related or contributed money to the power structure. It seems that merit, fairness and honesty will be the underlying theme of our new administration, and suburbs such as Sandy Springs and Dunwoody will also be proud to be included in metro Atlanta. Voters value city's diversity The victory of Cathy Woolard for City Council president is an achievement in which we can all take pride. This landmark election confirms that Atlanta can value its citizens regardless of gender or sexual orientation. With a woman as mayor and two gay City Council members, Atlanta becomes a leader in demonstrating the value of diversity and cooperation among those of different races, ethnic backgrounds and gender. Atlanta, like the cities of Berlin and Paris, both of which have elected gay mayors, now has shown itself to be not only an international city, but a leader in the struggle for equality and human rights. JACK MILLER, Atlanta
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