Renewing the American Experiment

BJ Peters bjp1 at cox.net
Wed Jul 28 22:12:40 PDT 2004


Paul-- I respect your opinion that this is not the forum for discussing 
Korten's article, and I obviously did not agree with that stance..

I sent the article to the list because I believe that open space is 
exactly a place to discuss ways to reduce the polarization existing on 
the planet today. And many of the questions Korten poses would make 
wonderfully connecting OST themes.

I want so very much for people in this country and the world to find 
ways of talking to one another in connecting ways about their visions 
for the future, regardless of political party or 
progressive/conservative labels. I want to be able to do that myself. 
When I read something that seems to cross party lines in terms of 
frame, I am moved to share that in hopes that this might be a way to 
cross what seems at times like an enormous chasm.

I regret if you or anyone else is offended by my passion and personal 
quest.

Be Peace --BJ


On Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at 07:34 PM, EVERETT813 at aol.com wrote:

>
> In a message dated 7/28/04 4:58:18 PM, bjp1 at cox.net writes:
>
>
>
> I urge all of you to read his lengthy piece thoughtfully at the website
> above. I invite you to think about and plan ways we can, individually
> and collectively, create and share different stories that might renew
> the American Experiment. And I'd love to hear your thoughts on this
> list.
>
> Be Peace --BJ
>
>
>
> Dear BJ: 
>
> I am in agreement that Korten's writing is powerful and people who 
> wish to should read it (I read much of the website, took several 
> hours).  I strongly differ with you that this OS List should be used 
> as a forum for the discussion of Korten's viewpoints or basic 
> thesis---that the future of the United States has been hijacked by a 
> band of elitists (right wing at that, although he tries to make the 
> case that it is elitists in general who are against those advancing 
> the American Experiment, yet he doesn't mention left wing extremists) 
> and we true democrats need to take it back.  That will provoke some 
> strong differences about which we can do little on this board and is a 
> serious diversion from our discussions herein.  I believe that we 
> should let those who are interested (I am) go to his website and join 
> in the various discussions there while keeping this site focussed on 
> Open Space and its advancement in effectiveness and understanding.  
> Certainly the emerging discussion around OS as a "half-way" technology 
> should be challenging enough to keep us very busy developing a more 
> inclusive story that includes strong(er) outcomes.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Paul Everett    
>

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