A second problem is that although the e-media can be a vehicle for the
discussion, but the decision makers aren't on-line yet. The coffee
shops, meeting rooms, and offices of these folks are likely where the
parameters of "decisions" are made and public involvement at the
open/announced meetings can be more of a bother and distraction to
(from their viewpoint) than a benifit. It may be that it will take a
long time to evolve away from the "good-ol-boy" world of the
past/present....
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> Now I think people may talk about the subject of growth at their
> kitchen table, but rarely in public forums ...
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So lets use the v2020 list as a kitchen table....I think using it as a
list for primarily for meeting announcements is a bit like using a combine
to plow a field, sure it'll do it, but it can also do much more.
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> Come to the Vision 2020 meeting on Monday night if you can!
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Here's the REAL rub. See, I'm pretty much of a hermit and a-social
kind of being. Much more accessible (and expressive) through this medium
than a group environment. I'll gladly do mail all day, but HATE to
get in the rig and drive to town. Maybe its that the access (for me
anyway) is much easier. So, no promises on making the meeting, but
I'm always here.
johnt