public discussion--let it flourish

[bill london <london@moscow.com>]

    Following the publication of the candidates' questionaires, Rep. Tom Trail,
in a post to me that I have included below, made several great suggestions about
ways to increase the public discussion of community issues during this campaign
season.  His ideas focus on using V2020 or the candidates' websites as the
information-sharing devices.
    As I understand it, he suggests individual citizens can post questions to
prompt discussion by both candidates and other subscribers on V2020 and that
candidates can spark discussion by posting their ideas.
    That is, as I understand it, the core function of V2020.  Let the public
discussion flourish....  BL


>
> >
> >Now comes the challenge in how all of the this info,  visionaries, and
> >candidates can be
> >utilized to help stimulate creative debates electronically.  Here are
> >several ways that I have
> >utilized postings in past campaigns.   My positions are also located on my
> >home page.
> >
> > 1.  Visionaries bringing up questions concerning issues or clarification
> >and ask candidates
> >       to respond--this can be posted on 2020, an individual e mail
> >response, or on the
> >       candidates home page.
> >
> > 2.   Candidates can inform 2020 of position papers posted on their home
> >page and this
> >       can enhance the richness of the debate by providing opportunities
> >for one on one
> >       flow of info via e mail or bringing it out in the 2020 form for
> debate.
> >
> > 3.  During past campaigns several ideas for legislation came up directly
> >from an exchange
> >      between visionaries and myself.
> >
> >I'm certain that visionaries will be up to the challenge and come up with
> >other ideas as well.
> >
> >I suggest that candidates also post and update their schedules on their
> >home page.
> >
> >Tom
> >
> >Dr. Tom Trail
> >International Trails
> >1375 Mt. View Rd.
> >Moscow, Id. 83843
> >Tel:  (208) 882-6077
> >Fax:  (208) 882-0896
> >e mail ttrail@moscow.com
> >
> >
> >