Re: School Violence

[Ken Medlin <dev-plan@moscow.com>]

General comment: Seems to me that most all such measures, while needed at 
the spot, reflect an entirely reactive posture rather than a pro-active, 
reforming stance by our insitutional leaders. The breakdown not only of 
social norms but also of sane social discourse in this country borders on 
the frightening. Children only emulate their adult models, their peers, 
and increasingly their sources of "entertainment". Who produces these 
sources of influence? We see him/her everyday in the mirror. Where is 
community building, community consensus in our social values? Must sll be 
sacrificed for the benefit of profit, expediency, power etc.? Let's wake 
up to the need for community reorganization at all levels. Maybe our 
three new city councilors have a word on that, but I wouldn't bet a dime 
on it, myself. Since 79% of the cityi elecotrate stayed away from the 
polls, we will never know if they have the slightest thought about such 
issues. Is this really America?

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William K. Medlin
Dev-plan associates
930 Kenneth Street
Moscow ID 83843
208/892-0148
dev-plan@moscow.com