Another paradigm-A lottery
- Archived: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 21:56:00 -0400 (EDT)
- Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 19:09:30 -0400 (EDT)
- From: Janet Fiero <jdfiero@one-thrive.com>
- Subject: Another paradigm-A lottery
- X-topic: Outreach
I've had this radical notion for a while and this may be the place to throw it in. How about we use the mailing list from driver's licenses and send a post card to every citizen each year and ask them to check a box on the issue they are most concerned about. Theire name is then put in a data base for that issue. When meaningful public dialogue is needed the participants are chosen by lottery from the appropriate data base. Now we'll still need a carrot to get them to come. How about a tax credit if they participante and fulfil their civic responsibilities? Just some food for thought.
Janet D. Fiero, Ph.D.
Grand Junction CO
970-523-7007
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