[Winona Online Democracy]
Paul and all:
I scan the discussions and pass along ideas. There are some good ideas, but
some of them are hidden in verbiage. (like tying to take a drink from a fire
hydrant)
Opinions flourish here and the discussion is pretty intense, but I wonder
what some of you folks do for a living. I've got almost 200 online comments
saved to read when I get time - I just never get time.
Brevity is not a gift of this group, but I say that lovingly- It's a great
place to be able to "speak it all," but just because you write it, doesn't
mean people will read it.
I think some of you "regulars" have found a bond. You are all articulate,
considerate most of the time and foster some great discussion. I think I'm
like most folks... a little less patient.
Now I'm getting long-winded
Jim
and Paul, thanks for capsulizing the past discussions, that helped
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From: Paul Double [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 7:15 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Winona] Local Media Coverage
[Winona Online Democracy]
There have been several issues since the start of the Online Democracy that
should have grabbed the attention or wet the appetite of the local
newspapers, radio and cable. I find it hard to understand why they have
not been covered, discussed or challenged in their forums or has the media
confine its coverage to what is easy, felt the facts are to boring or
complicated for the public to comprehend. I don't agree with that and have
always felt that the public, given the facts, has the uncanny ability to
sort things out. It would seem to me that the challenge for the many media
sources in Winona is to be different, to have an identity that sets them
apart from their competition or have they have resigned the opportunity to
Public Radio and Television.
How about letting people ask questions which require written answers such
as the discussions on snow removal policy? I thought it was informative
and helpful get the answers by the people on the front lines
How about informative reports on what a bus ride costs verses the fare? Is
it a revenue source or drain?
How about the per pupil cost of instruction for Special Education verses
what the state and federal government provide and how does it compare with
music, physical education, lab or lecture classes?
How about putting people" not elected officials" for and against the DM&E
on the radio or cable to discuss the impact that they think it will have on
their lives.
Maybe some of these things are happening and I'm just not tuned in.
Maybe others have better and other ideas to add
Paul Double
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