Paul-- I respect your opinion that this is not the forum for discussing
Korten's article, and I obviously did not agree with that stance..
I sent the article to the list because I believe that open space is
exactly a place to discuss ways to reduce the polarization existing on
the planet today. And many of the questions Korten poses would make
wonderfully connecting OST themes.
I want so very much for people in this country and the world to find
ways of talking to one another in connecting ways about their visions
for the future, regardless of political party or
progressive/conservative labels. I want to be able to do that myself.
When I read something that seems to cross party lines in terms of
frame, I am moved to share that in hopes that this might be a way to
cross what seems at times like an enormous chasm.
I regret if you or anyone else is offended by my passion and personal
quest.
Be Peace --BJ
On Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at 07:34 PM, everett...@aol.com wrote:
In a message dated 7/28/04 4:58:18 PM, b...@cox.net writes:
I urge all of you to read his lengthy piece thoughtfully at the website
above. I invite you to think about and plan ways we can, individually
and collectively, create and share different stories that might renew
the American Experiment. And I'd love to hear your thoughts on this
list.
Be Peace --BJ
Dear BJ:
I am in agreement that Korten's writing is powerful and people who
wish to should read it (I read much of the website, took several
hours). I strongly differ with you that this OS List should be used
as a forum for the discussion of Korten's viewpoints or basic
thesis---that the future of the United States has been hijacked by a
band of elitists (right wing at that, although he tries to make the
case that it is elitists in general who are against those advancing
the American Experiment, yet he doesn't mention left wing extremists)
and we true democrats need to take it back. That will provoke some
strong differences about which we can do little on this board and is a
serious diversion from our discussions herein. I believe that we
should let those who are interested (I am) go to his website and join
in the various discussions there while keeping this site focussed on
Open Space and its advancement in effectiveness and understanding.
Certainly the emerging discussion around OS as a "half-way" technology
should be challenging enough to keep us very busy developing a more
inclusive story that includes strong(er) outcomes.
Sincerely,
Paul Everett
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