Seems to me that the issue could only be resolved by a vote and I do not know how that could be implemented.
I think that the preference for either protecting the archives or leaving them in the public domain comes down to one's personal value system. There are many idealists among bd-people, for whom the awareness of the wider social implications of following a bd-worldview and its political aspects and potential consequences in terms of political change is as natural as the practical art and craft of growing bio-dynamically. And these idealistically minded people value abstract notions of freedom of speech and standing up for one's beliefs very highly; it is part of their self-esteem to give that value priority. Other bd-minded people are more interested in the arts and crafts of bio-dynamics, and while they also value the abstract idealistic aspects, they don't give them as high a priority in the value system. The stance we take, what is important to us has a lot to do with our personalities. There is no right or wrong. Because of our different ways of thinking we contribute differently and that's good. So, I think, to repeat, because we are so different and this is a fundamental attitude/value issue, it can only be solved by a democratic vote for yes or no to protect the archives. I agree with the reasoning of the idealistic camp for lots of reasons, most of them have been already put forward. I understand also the concerns that lead to the desire to protect the archives and agree with some of them. Whatever the arguments, however, in the end it comes down for me to a value judgment of what is most important to me. And that is: don't conform and be silenced out of fear of being labeled as a certain person or for losing my job. I have contributed very, very little to the list, because I am still learning. So, far I have said nothing in regards to any political issues, although I appreciate them a lot. The reason for this that I am conscious as a newcomer and learner about not to usurp a bd subject list for political issues. But I am happy to write comments on these matters in the future, when they arise, if it is acceptable to this list, to support the politically minded people, because I am profoundly unhappy with the current social and political systems and I think that the philosophies behind organic and bd agriculture are a fantastic guide for changing the world to a more humane system or way of being, if you like. Christiane
