[EM] language/framing quibble

[Fred Gohlke]

Good Morning, Michael

re: "But the infrastructure you propose has problems ..."

The identification and careful examination of those problems is my 
primary reason for participating in the discussion on this site.  As 
I've said before, I learn less from those who agree with me than from 
those who don't.

However, to be helpful, dissent must not only be carefully considered 
and rationally presented, it must address counter-points with equal 
care.  Some exchanges may fail of resolution, but they must be carried 
on to isolate the specific point of disagreement so others can bring the 
force of their reason to bear on the question.


re: "... and when they are raised you tend to respond with a
      level of passion that others perceive as anger."

I suspect you are right, even though ...

     "O wad some Power the giftie gie us
      To see oursels as ithers see us!"

It seems sad that a passionate search for a more democratic electoral 
method may be seen as anger by folks professing a belief in democracy. 
Still, I shouldn't be surprised.  From what I've seen, many who profess 
belief in democracy lack faith in the judgment of the people.


re: "(Your proposal is interesting, all the same.)"

I'm glad you find it so.  It would be helpful if you could outline its 
shortcomings.  I will, of course, express my point of view 
(passionately?) in the hope we can isolate specific failings and reduce 
their adverse effect.


In preparing this message, I re-visited your site (http://zelea.com).  I 
have two comments regarding recombinant text and will send them separately.

Thank you for your insight.

Fred Gohlke