[Vision2020] Public Officials Dialog On Vision2020

[Ted Moffett]

chasuk at gmail.com wrote:


> I imagine that Mr. Steed quite reasonably makes this decision in order
> to cut off accusatory and combative posts.  He  is an elected
> official, yes, but this means that he has to prudently spend his time,
> and getting embroiled in dialog that sinks as low as it frequently
> does on unmoderated public forums (not just Vision2020) is imprudent.
> Consider time a resource that shouldn't be wasted, and you will have
> your answer.
>
>
My response:


> Those engaging on Vision2020 do not have to become "embroiled in dialog
> that sinks as low..." as on some public forums.  Consider the many
> Vision2020 posts from former Moscow Council member Linda Pall, or the
> contributions from Idaho legislator Tom Trail, always informative, polite
> and never sinking to any low.  Linda Pall was able to engage on
> Vision2020 with the public, as any public official should.  And Moscow City
> Council members are elected public servants who should, as a qualification
> for the job, be open to engaging with the public on heated and contentious
> issues.  It would be better if politicians did not have to deal with
> personal attacks, but we know the reality of what it means to serve in
> public life.  If someone does not have a thick enough skin to engage in
> public on heated and contentious issues, I suggest they are not properly
> suited for the job.
>

Ted Moffett
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