On 8/30/2011 12:58 PM, [email protected] wrote:
How come no community engagement or broad based public notice?
Craig,
This is a good question. Unfortunately, I don't think people are yet
prepared for the truth about the end of these fundamental democratic
processes, transparency and inclusion. I'm also sure that the new
zoning "reforms" will also include the end of public notification and
the end of inclusion of all stakeholders.
I watched the process developing locally for over ten years. I warned
neighbors about this since the late 90's when this community turned its
back on the rights of the users of Clark Park and public spaces.
In our brave new society, special service districts and easily bought
civic associations have been redefined as "the community." Common
citizens and stakeholders, who are considered nuisances, will no longer
be allowed to participate in decision making in their communities!
Marketing literature will now announce projects for "NIMBYS" to support,
period. (The Parklet notification was an example. Only the few "good
people" knew in advance)
What we have experienced in the homeland district has also been
occurring around the country! And except for a few easily destroyed
"loudmouths" the vast majority of our fellow Americans failed to see or
stand up against the end of the citizen rights to transparency and
inclusion.
As history has taught us time and again, when we ignore the basic rights
of the weaker members of the community while hoping to retain justice
for ourselves; we enable the destruction of any republic and all citizen
rights. It's a process that could have been stopped in the early
stages. But too many people remained silent in the university city
district and across America, and we are far past the point of no
return! (There are models of the processes from Europe in the 1920's
and 30's which are not taught in American schools.)
Sincerely,
your leftist friend, Glenn
