I think you have got it wrong comparing the listserv to a precinct
caucaus. Both are self-selecting, but in distinction to the precinct, a
listserv depends on regular access to a computer with internet access. I
can budget my time to attend a precinct caucaus, spend the time, vote, and
then move on with my life. With a listserv, I can choose to participate
daily, every other day, once a week, or one time. the caucus is a formal
political activity while the listserv is discussion. Unless I'm reading
you wrong, why even make the comparison.
David Wilson
Loring Park
On Thu, 15 Feb 2001, ferma001 wrote:
> I have singled out one passage from Brauer's message for comment.
>
> >1. I'm not worried about candidates dominating. They are vastly outnumbered
> >by non-candidate list members. Last month, more than 100 of our 450 members
> >posted. A reluctance to dive in or introduce topics is not a weakness of our
> >membership. Have faith this won't be a problem.
>
> The number 450 is what troubles me. Now many of the critics of the
> precinct caucus system cite the flagging attendence of the caucuses and
> how not 100% of elected delegates show up for conventions. {Here is a
> little project. The delegate count of each precinct is a matter of
> public record - the delegate attendence at the upcoming ward and city
> conventions will be instructive.} There have been several to numerous
> postings stumping for one issue or another but our number 450 shows the
> list is as flawed as the low turnout caucuses. I can not think how to
> phrase my next thought but it goes to legitimacy. Is there some way we
> could blackmail 50-60 thousand residents to subscribe?
>
>
> Jack Ferman
> Minneapolis, MN
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