Curtis's points are very important here.  I've observed countless 
public/government meetings, if you're blathering about, you'll not get 
anywhere with the issue.  Clear, NON-technical and consice points are 
required.

 - t
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A far worse result would be to turn out in numbers, largely unorganized,
and appear before them speaking like religious zealots.

Numbers are important, yes, but more important will be the ability to
calmly and rationally present our points and viable alternatives.
Alternatives that can actually be implemented in a reasonable timeframe
and can be expected to work.  I believe it's impossible to expect the
county to turn over every desktop and server in a very few days, for
instance, regardless of standing laws or statutes.

Again, clear and concise points, well presented, with backup, are what
will be needed here.  Speaking off the cuff, without prior thought or
consideration, is not likely to make many points.

-Curtis

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On Tue, 2 Jul 2002, Dennis Kibbe wrote:

> On Tuesday 02 July 2002 05:14 pm, slr wrote:
> > ok i have notified channel 5, it will be up to them to cover the story.
> >
> > slr
>
> It sounds like we have an unpresidented opportunity here. To make the most of
> it I suggest:
>
> 1. We turn out IN NUMBERS
> 2. We get together before hand to go over the points we want to drive home.
> 3. We turn out  IN NUMBERS
>
> I'm sure that governments move slowly so maybe the best we can hope for is a
> little media attention and open up some lines of communications.
>
> The worst thing in my mind is if we DON'T TURN OUT IN NUMBERS!
>
> Dennis Kibbe
>
>

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