[Winona Online Democracy]
Dan,
I think it is interesting that you've identified a problem, but take a
position (albeit, a bit tongue-in-cheek) that a community shouldn't work
together to resolve it simply because the problem should not exist. If
people don't work together to resolve problems in their community (whether
the problems are the result of complex issues or of simple stupidity), the
problems will not get resolved. (This assumes the unlikelyhood of
spontaneous global enlightenment ;-)
Actually, whether you like it or not; you are already working with a group
to help resolve your problem. By posting it to the list and discussing it
with a group of your neighbors, you have helped publicize your issue and
encouraged people to reflect on their driving habits. I suspect that this
is not unlike what happens when other groups of people decide to get
together face-to-face and organize around a problem.
So now that you've organized your group and achieved your first goal
(raising community awareness of your issue); I guess my question is . . .
what do you have planned next for your group?
-Steve Kranz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Dittmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Winona Online Dem." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 10:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Winona] driving
> [Winona Online Democracy]
>
> Since there appears to be more interest in such an idea than I
> originally figured upon, I would like to pose several questions upon
> this community.
>
> How would a group if formed, combat moronic driving?
>
> What types of events would have to be held to encourage people to be
> courteous?
>
> Why do we need to form a group to combat a problem which should not
> exist?
>
> What kind of time table should be set out for accomplishing goals set by
> the group?
>
> What effect would the group have once it appears the key goals have been
> accomplished?
>
>
> On Thursday, June 28, 2001, at 08:11 AM, Malia Storvich wrote:
>
> > [Winona Online Democracy]
> >
> > Dan,
> > In regards to not getting involved or starting a group to get involved
> > in an
> > issue, I want to debate your words. About 6-7 years ago Winona was
> > experiencing an influx of negative juvenile activity which was gang
> > related.
> > Many attempts by neighbors were made to call police and report activity.
> > This was all individual calls and things weren't resolving to a point
> > that
> > people were satisfied or feeling safe. Neighbors banned together and
> > started meeting and calling in local officials and law enforcement and
> > that's when the ball really got rolling. Community Policing grants were
> > established, Neighborhood Watch and N.A.G (neighbors against gangs) came
> > into being. When all of these worked together instead of apart we saw
> > Winona become a safer community. I caution you on not taking the time
> > for
> > something you are passionate about. You might as well play that
> > instrument
> > in the forest, for who is really hearing it. Get the whole band
> > together
> > and march it through town. That's when your results will occur. NAG
> > continues today, sometimes with little activity to be concerned with,
> > but
> > here again recently issues are on the rise. Take the time to get
> > involved,
> > it's amazing what a group can get accomplished. Malia Storovich
> >
> >
> >
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> How often do you say to yourself, "I didn't do it; so of course it
> didn't get done?"
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