report from "How can I practice peace?" in Chicago

[Ted Ernst]

Dave,
Good to see your name and read your words.  I'm quite sure you're correct that the commitment of people putting up the cash (or asking for the scholarship?) does increase turnout.  My problem is that I hate money.  I hate thinking about it or collecting it or handling it or keeping track of it.  In this case I also didn't want to have to plan for food.  Perhaps that's laziness on my part or simply not reaching out to someone who likes to do the food piece (or the money piece even).  Any musings about the kind of person that shows up to a free event, given how easy it is to blow off?
peace,
ted
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: (David Koehler) 

  Just a comment on the price.  When we did the school open space (at which Michael opened the space) in early June, there was a $15 charge.  We got criticism from the newspaper, however we did have scholarships available.  My thought is that I want people to make a commitment.  The best way is for them to have something invested up front.  It is too easy to find something else to do when the time comes.
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