The art of the question
August 25, 2006 by
I would like to call to your attention two intelligent and thoughtful “question and answer” blog posts that I have noticed in the last several days.
The first one was the work of monoblogue, when Michael Swartz interviewed District 37 Senator Richard Colburn.
The second is the work of Crablaw, when Bruce Godfrey interviewed Saqib Ali, a Democratic candidate for the 39th District.
Perhaps you are saying to yourself - - well, I’m not really that interested in the elections in District 37 or 39…
Actually, it is important to all of us that an aggregate collection of the very best community leaders that we can find be elected to the Maryland General Assembly.
It is going to take electing good folks from throughout the state to ensure a prosperous future, a quality of life and sustainable approach to the many challenges we face in
The two questionnaires reflect the thoughts of two very sharp minds – and give us an important insight to some of the conversations that are going-on across the state.
Both posts, here and here are worth the time to read.
I’m not sure that I am a fan of the “great person” theory of history. All great accomplishments and examples of moving the ball forward takes a large group of individuals working together for the greater good.
Providing depth and thoughtful insight into the byzantine machinations of government and business is one of the more important tasks for bloggers. This great democratization – leveling of the playing field, if you will, is an important right, which those of us on the Internet hold dearly. However, unfortunately, there is not enough conversation or focus on the fact that with these “rights,” come important responsibilities.
Certainly the more colorful blogs, with the reckless conversations, sensational approaches and locker room language get attention, but in the long view it is not necessarily good for the medium or the citizens we serve.
We need a few more bloggers like Mr. Swartz and Mr. Godfrey (and the Association of Howard County Bloggers.)
That’s my view, what’s yours?
E-mail him at: kdayhoff@carr.org
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