Re: [Winona] WOD Goals

[Roy Nasstrom]

I think it is an exageration to assert that "WOD" as a body is defensive. Although I can understand an individual's inferring a defensive stance from the tone of some messages, I believe that most WOD respondents simply appeared to accept the reported findings, adding commentary that they thought to be useful. Studies should elicit commentary   The quote out of context is the sort of error that often appears in research and in journalism. As one who has considerable experience in writing and publication as researcher, editor, and reviewer, I find the issue no stranger.  I believe that Steve Kranz's explanation and Steve Schild's apology should be sufficient to erase the problem.   I think many WOD members would like to see the entire study. On the basis of the news report and subsequent commentary,  I am convinced the report will be useful. If it elicits more debate, fine.  The subject, involving a mode of citizen participation in policy discussion, is extremely important.   I encourage Steve Schild to make the report available, perhaps through email, to those who wish to look at it further.   Roy Nasstrom Winona   From: Brenda S. Terpstra To: WinonaOnline Democracy Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 9:41 AM Subject: [Winona] WOD Goals I don't feel that Steve is guilty of any deception.  All he did was observe and report his findings which could be used to better this forum if we would accept it for that purpose.  Why are we attacking the message or the messenger?  Why is WOD so defensive?  Take what good you can from it and thank him for the time he put into it.   Brenda Terpstra