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poncho
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Posted: Fri Jul 25th, 2008 12:26 pm |
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| I hope I just voted for "blog" members rather than "board" members as I do not belong to any "board'. It is a positive sign that the yes vote is ahead of the no vote. I am glad that we are willing to sit down and talk about this subject in a "controlled" environment because there will be some 'pin heads" that will try to misconstrue other's opinions and beliefs.
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T.
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Posted: Sun Jul 20th, 2008 08:32 pm |
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Two or more moderators would be needed. But it would need to be two or more individuals that have lived through both sides of the struggle and that have open minds that would see both sides of any argument should it come to that. It would also take two or more individuals that are strong enough to maintain order and be ready for anything. It is to be a "Candid Discussion About Race" then they as well as those in the audience need to be prepared to hear how people really feel. Not be shocked or appalled but to take what is being said and hear it, listen to it, and understand it. Yes, you may have a few that just want to vent or get something out their chest because the forum allows it but it has be reinforced that this is not just a "bitch" session but a meeting to effect change, heal wounds, and move forward in a positive direction.
IMO, I don't think it's a good idea to have the new Mayor-Elect as a moderator but more as an observer so that she can hear all sides so to speak and have something to chew on going for in her administration.
I'm a little suprised by the number of votes and responses though. If you look back through the pages and pages of topics on this board about race, you will see more than just 12 people commenting on it or having something to say.
What's the next step?? Put it in front of the Mayor and then find moderators and folks willing to attend???
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Corn Nugget
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Posted: Fri Jul 18th, 2008 01:08 am |
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| Well, I am going to throw my 2 cents in. I would suggest that those that show up will be the same ones for the last 40 years that wanted change. It will be a great idea and it will be significant, but.........will those that truly have a problem show up and express themselves. You are dealing with two or more factors here. Those that recognize issues, those that deny issues, and those that do not care. In the end, will it matter that there are those that will move forward when there are as many that deny it's possibility. Define the focus. The new mayor can not change this.........it will have to come from the people. Are the white people willing to conform the "white trash" and are the core black folks willing to tackle the young denial entrenched, and is there a leadership Latino willing to care. (I use spell check and can never get the word truly spelled right)
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Posted: Fri Jul 18th, 2008 12:47 am |
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Farmer wrote: I would propose that Mayor Jackson-Stanley would be the PERFECT moderator. What a great opportunity for her to get her feet wet, so to speak. It would give her the opportunity to show her skills that will be required to move Cambridge ahead. After all, a large part of the problems with moving forward in this county are race related, as evidenced by news stories and posts on this blog. If somebody has a close relationship with her, I'd suggest they contact her and see if she wants to "play ball."
While I understand your reasoning, I would not want to put her in that position so soon! IMO, two moderators would be plenty, one black and one white. The two need to able to work together. I hope no one thinks that this will go smoothly! Race relations are not better in Cambridge, despite what the media and others would have us believe. A town hall meeting would be a step in the right direction, but there will be those in attendance (both races) with axes to grind. I suggested Lem Chester, for one.
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SueCarol
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Posted: Thu Jul 17th, 2008 11:19 pm |
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I'm game....if I can make the meeting.
I think it is a wonderful idea.
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Farmer
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Posted: Thu Jul 17th, 2008 10:44 pm |
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| I would propose that Mayor Jackson-Stanley would be the PERFECT moderator. What a great opportunity for her to get her feet wet, so to speak. It would give her the opportunity to show her skills that will be required to move Cambridge ahead. After all, a large part of the problems with moving forward in this county are race related, as evidenced by news stories and posts on this blog. If somebody has a close relationship with her, I'd suggest they contact her and see if she wants to "play ball."
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Posted: Thu Jul 17th, 2008 10:28 pm |
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A candid discussion about race is an important idea to move forward. Espescially in a county that had problems not longer than 40 yrs ago. A town hall meeting could be informitive. This needs some thought though. It's one thing for what 10- 20 writing about thoughts and communication on this blog. It another thing to get a bunch of people together to voice their ideas and themselves.
As I said before when a comment is posted here you have a chance to think and respond. In a meeting you might have a more immediate question and answer respond that might create people not understanding each other. Not having enought time to make clear their thoughts.
A few qualified moderators would be important.
Reading today new Mayor elect Jackson- Stanley up bringing in Cambridge I was very impressed. Of course this can't happen,but she would be a good person to hear thoughts of a mix of people discussions. Yes each race would need to be equally represented.
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Posted: Thu Jul 17th, 2008 09:44 pm |
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I'm all for the town hall meeting. However does anyone else think it would be a good idea to make sure that each race are equally represented. I don't mean to stifle this or even "make a mountain out of a molehill" but I would hate the community see a write up of said meeting with the attendees of one race significantly outnumbering that of the other.
I'll now sit back observe and wait for the hate mail because even though my intentions are good - someone will misconstrue them into thinking I'm trying to sabotage the meeting.
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Posted: Thu Jul 17th, 2008 09:26 pm |
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T. wrote: How many board members (black, white, asian, latino, etc.) would be willing to participate in "Town Hall" meetings about "Race"?
I'd be willing to moderate it.
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T.
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Posted: Thu Jul 17th, 2008 08:13 pm |
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| How many board members (black, white, asian, latino, etc.) would be willing to participate in "Town Hall" meetings about "Race"?
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