Great article, Geoff. Especially liked the cast of sources. And of course the underlying question about how democracy is working. The relevant motivational quote going around seems to be from former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan: “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” A tough message, but the best push I’ve heard to VOTE. Thank you for all your work.
I really appreciate your having read the article and left a comment. And I love the Barbara Jordan comment. I do believe that the changes that we've seen in our lifetime, particularly with social media and the Internet Fire House of (dis)information has made us all a bit more passive and caused us to feel that there are SO many problems and SO little we can do as individuals. And that plays a part in our silence.
But I believe that the answer lies in our collective realization that we can do a lot by reaching out to our neighbors, by working in our communities, by trying to change things that need changing close to home.
Kelsey, thanks so much for reading and responding. We decided to pursue this angle for the story because The Record is very interested in trying to expand its subscriber base, deepen reader engagement and provide timely news and information to more residents of Hinesburg.
We believe that by doing that, people will get to know their neighbors better, will have a better understanding of the issues we face and thus engage more deeply in life here.
A loft goal. Hard to achieve. But readers like you certainly help. Thanks.
Great article, Geoff. Especially liked the cast of sources. And of course the underlying question about how democracy is working. The relevant motivational quote going around seems to be from former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan: “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” A tough message, but the best push I’ve heard to VOTE. Thank you for all your work.
Distant Neighbor
Thanks Distant Neighbor.
I really appreciate your having read the article and left a comment. And I love the Barbara Jordan comment. I do believe that the changes that we've seen in our lifetime, particularly with social media and the Internet Fire House of (dis)information has made us all a bit more passive and caused us to feel that there are SO many problems and SO little we can do as individuals. And that plays a part in our silence.
But I believe that the answer lies in our collective realization that we can do a lot by reaching out to our neighbors, by working in our communities, by trying to change things that need changing close to home.
Be well,
gg
This is a great article and message. Always curious how to get more engaged and how to engage more people. This is a start.
Kelsey, thanks so much for reading and responding. We decided to pursue this angle for the story because The Record is very interested in trying to expand its subscriber base, deepen reader engagement and provide timely news and information to more residents of Hinesburg.
We believe that by doing that, people will get to know their neighbors better, will have a better understanding of the issues we face and thus engage more deeply in life here.
A loft goal. Hard to achieve. But readers like you certainly help. Thanks.
Geoff