Very interesting. Thanks for the information, Gail.
Artur
On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 4:47 AM, Gail West <[email protected]> wrote:
It's been quite a week. Last night's Open space forum (hopefully the first of
many) on day 9 of the take-over of the Legislature chambers initiated by
university students, was joined by thousands of other citizens outside the
building. The following is from one of the many facebook comments:
The issue focus: "lack of representative democracy crisis" ～ After the
crackdown (by police) yesterday, people are still sieging the Taiwan
legislature, protesting against the passing of a trade deal with China (which
was not allowed due deliberance, by the ruling political party). Professors are
giving lectures in the streets, citizens are hosting and participating in "open
space" mini forums on various issues (with discussion notes on large posters),
and students are printing slogans on protestors' headbands.
What you see is deliberative democratic process conducted by them. Would like
to see a variety of off-farm participation conducted discussions. Discuss and
exchange established habits, increased tolerance and ability to listen to each
other.
Lots of pictures and articles in English just a google away.
Gail
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