I can think of many more relevant text sources for your penance. Wouldn't
it behoove an agency that is funded by the public to publicize any and all
relevant discource? Certainly the EDC must know by now that despite its
efforts to publicize recent events tax payers are still miffed at what they
say has been an effort to exclude Jan and John Q Public. Isn't the message
clear that many support the EDC but some are wondering what they're doing
behind closed doors? My phone at work, 882-5561, ext. 237, accepts calls
and messages 24 hours a day.
Sincerely, Greg
>Dear Carole,
>
> I apologize for the discomfort I gave you by forwarding to the
>MV2020 listserver the message you sent me listing
> the designation of EDC Board appointments. I am
>not exactly clear about the source of the discomfort. You described
>your need for "courtesy." It is not my intention to be imprudent, uncivil,
>contemptuous, curt, coarse, or impolite (the opposite of courteous).
>I have too much respect for you and the EDC members for that.
>
> It is my intention to make public information readily
>available to facilitate public discussion of the issues at hand.
>If, for example, you say something to me that I understand to be public
>information, then I intend to treat it as such, including repeating it
>in public. Public information does not make good private secrets, it
>seems to me. Others will disagree and I accept that.
>
>On the other hand, I will make mistakes. Please be patient with me. This is a
>new role for me. I will listen to any and all concern that you have.
>However, I am committed to open discussion of public business. If
>you still perceive this as "discourteous," then I'll read Emily Post as
>penance.
>
>Sincerely,
>Steve Cooke