>We have probably 100 people from outside of the U.S. We get quite a bit >from Canada, some from OZ or NZ, and occassionaly something from Europe. > >Let's hear from you. > -- >Michael Perelman Although I am temporarily living in the US (for a year now, came as a visiting scholar right after my graduation), I am a Turk (European? or Third World? or Middle East country?). So I am sure there are some people like me in the list, making the number(100) higher than suggested. Anyway, I think the pen-l is going well. For my part, I wouldn't like to distribute some days to people according to their geographical origins. And there is no reason to ask or force people to write some issues from their own countries. I believe that if anybody feels so, they will write whatever the subject is. In a world where all issues are so interrelated, it is clear that all experiences are wellcome in this list. I think what counts is to feel "at home" in pen-l and to keep the list alive. It is very important to know that there are people thinking same way you do and asking the same questions. And it is such a relief to know that whenever you need some information or you want to take part on ongoing discussions or just to discuss something (related to politics, economics, socialism), you can simply write to pen-l and get answers, responses. That is very important in order to not to feel *alone* in any sense of the word. Perhaps, it seems that US originated members dominate the list, but I don't see any problem with that. The ways to intervene and express the opinions are not close, so if anyone wants to write, she/he will do it. Don't worry, we(the others!) will also raise our voices but not because of geographical reasons but because of the issues themselves. In solidarity, Dilek Cetindamar Karaomerlioglu Research Associate The Center for Regional Economic Issues Weatherhead School of Managament Case Western Reserve University 311 Wickenden Hall Cleveland, Ohio 44106 Tel:+ 216- 368 5540 Fax:+ 216- 368 5542 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] internet: http://weatherhead.cwru.edu/dept/rei/dxk15.html
[PEN-L:6914] Re: Off Limits: USA
dilek cetindamar karaomerlioglu Fri, 25 Oct 1996 09:20:37 -0700 (PDT)
