RE: Questions for Sept. 28: Accomplishments and Impact

[Ferdi Serim <ferdi@infotoday.com>]

I want to add my kudos to everyone who made this remarkable event happen. This type of activity (national dialogue) makes public participation in the shaping of public policy possible on a scale that is otherwise unimaginable. As a member of the press, I found the dynamic flow of dialogue led to deeper insights than any report, study or url...if only there were resources such as this on a variety of crucial topics! I found it far better than any "face to face" conference, because the interactions consisted of  more than listening to the sage on the stage, everyone could hear and be heard, and there is a record of the knowledge that we're constructing available to everyone, from anywhere at any time. I was gratified to see so many resources and perspectives shaping the issues here in New Mexico, as well as the parallels to challenges and efforts going on in other states. I hope the organizers and funders of this dialogue will be clear, convincing and successful in extending these benefits to more people over time!

Thanks!

Ferdi