Here is something that Barb Johnson may find of value with this listserv. Last year there was a bomb scare or a teen violence scare at South Highschool. I learned about it "in real time" on this listserv. The poster listed pertinent information such as telephone numbers and where to go looking for your kids at off-site assembly places. It scooped the local radio and tv stations. It gave information that was important to parents on what to do and to reassure them.
Barb Johnson-- In New York on September 11th. similar listservs were hooking up a terrified and hysterical population and helping people to exchange information when the "regular" channels like the telephone were jammed or down. Having a vibrant political affairs discussion group working in Minneapolis has the unintended affect of providing an alternative communication channel if needed. I really appreciated the South High information during that scare. David Wilson Loring Park _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
