“Openness and Transparency”, is a popular buzz phrase in our culture today. We expect leaders doing the public’s business to be open and transparent. The convenience of modern technology has made it easier than ever; but the practice is almost unnatural to those of us who have been leaders in the public sector. It is a struggle to change old ways of doing things.
Similarly, the general public is not accustomed to responding to government leaders when they do reach out for input – except, of course, in a crisis or when some unpopular action is taken, or when we have a self-serving request.
Changing attitudes – among the citizens and their leaders! That is what the We The People initiative is all about – fostering attitudes wherein widespread public dialog, courteously done, about important issues is just the comfortable and right way to do things.
Visionary? Maybe. Idealistic? Surely. Difficult? Absolutely.
We need you! For the sake of Uncle Sam!
Ed Allen
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