Comment 77655

By CouldaWouldaShoulda (anonymous) | Posted May 31, 2012 at 11:38:03 in reply to Comment 77575

"What we have here...is failure...to communicate."

I meant no disrespect to anyone who has been active in this cause. (In fact, Highwater and I have been in correspondence about this. Though not with either of us using our monikers here.)

Just as on myriad other occasions, Ryan, you're interpreting my sentiments as being dismissive. That's not my intention at all.

But as I've said previously, 'If this methodology worked (this construct of awareness, of getting the word out, of engagement), would we be having this conversation?'

So allow me to re-phrase:

"And frankly, we haven't been asking in ways that are sufficiently robust to get the same kinds of results that other 'lobbyist' groups do. Such as, say, developers."

Here's a diagram explaining what I mean: http://townhallshamilton.blogspot.com/2012/04/with-apologies-for-graphical-non.html

For the most part, certain groups' pain notwithstanding, we do not have an energized enough citizenry to prevent bad situations from turning into disasters. Take this declaration personally if you wish, but that doesn't change its reality.

(As for my 'lobbyist' reference: this would be an intermediary phase towards taking our rightful place at the table.)

Permalink | Context

Events Calendar

There are no upcoming events right now.
Why not post one?

Recent Articles

Article Archives

Blog Archives

Site Tools

Feeds