Reader's Comments

Re: Our Vision: Transforming the System (12/26/11 Draft) 

From Mike Larsen:

Wow! The vision for transforming the system is wonderful!

I have a problem with "society's primary purpose." There's more than 300 million of us running around doing all kinds of things, good and bad. Ascribing a primary purpose to such a diversity of people, activities, and institutions doesn't seem right to me. But I have no alternatives to suggest.

If I may, I'd like to use the vision as a blog post, because in addition to being an outstanding statement of where we are and want to go, it offers a wide range of ideas for writers who want to write about change.

We're planning to do a Writing for Change Conference, and perhaps you could speak at it, if you'd like....

Again, this is important work and deserves the widest possible circulation. The founding fathers would agree that we need a revolution. Those of us not disposed to prayer can only hope it's evolutionary.

Onward!

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Re: A Glimmer of Occupy Unity May Not Be Enough

From David Hartsough:

Great article.
Thanks very much.

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From Richard Moore:

Such a conversation needs good facilitation

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From Bety reardon:


Thanks for this report.  I wonder if all in this conversation held a common definition of what constitutes violence and where a line might be drawn between violence and non-violence? Was the discussion entirely focused on efficacy or was there also some consideration of the ethics of the range of strategies considered?

Thanks, too, for you persistent and inspiring work.

My reply: I fear your questions were not addressed very fully. Thanks for the kind words.

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From Rena Lindstrom:

I like it. Good work.

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Re: Be the Change Caucus Launches

From Alba Rodriguez:

Hey Wade, this is good, continúa con mucha paciencia, les deseo mucho éxito, la humanidad lo necesita, saludos y amor universal,  alba

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From Rena Lindstrom:

Sounds like it's coming together. I hope it catches fire. Thank you, Wade, for staying with the mission.

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From Leonard Frank:

Excellent report - very informative and well-written.

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From John Cloud:

I share more than your sentiments on this communique. My belief parallels the essential quality/message of peace and understanding exemplified in the leaders of traditional spirituality as well as radical thought from those believers who choose to see beyond day to day power struggles and a path of self serving greed to a proper use of personal power - the most important paradigm today - and the intelligence to realize the complete connection of all humanity. I also am lost in the current culture of consumerism/capitalism and do not yet see a path how my actions can support my own understandings. I continue to simplify my life and see that my life is out of step with the goals of most everyone around me with the notable exception of online groups, the Charter for Compassion and the Occupy Movement that I have yet found constructive ways to support. I wholeheartedly support the principles, message and action proposed by this Caucus, applaud the sincere politic sought and hope for continued engagement.