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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 4, 2005 11:23:44 GMT -5
www.capemaycountyherald.com/index.cfm?CID=news_view&Section_ID=1&News_ID=1442The loss of a community's children, poetically and spiritually, is a matter of the heart and soul. Practically, however, it may not be a wise choice. In the Wildwoods' scenario, their loss is a cut in the traditional pool of seasonal workers...and, when lower income children are considered, as Wildwood Crest learned recently, it may jeopardize eligibility for state grants...the loss of which is made up in local school taxes. Think inclusively.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 6, 2005 8:24:03 GMT -5
www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/cape/020605VISAS_F05.cfmAs this relates to students, recent news reports indicate that the Morey Organization is taking the high road by attempting to provide housing for our international seasonal workers. However, I know of students "getting off the boat," so to speak, who have been hired locally, but have no accommodations. These kids are literally walking the streets knocking on doors asking to rent rooms from homeowners. Additionally, I have heard of and witnessed students living in cramped, unsafe conditions. No doubt, there are homeless ones who have no success in finding a place to stay sleeping God knows where. The Immigration Service in partnership with local officials and the business community should look into solutions to this problem before something tragic occurs.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 6, 2005 16:10:19 GMT -5
"Full Inclusion" is another term you may run across.
It refers to total access or equal opportunity for all...to all that a group offers.
For example, inclusion is civil unions...but full inclusion is Gay marriage. Inclusion is woman lectors participating in a Catholic Mass...full inclusion is a woman priest offering the Mass.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 7, 2005 14:08:29 GMT -5
Over the weekend, I thought a bit about my continued participation in this forum.
I think my stay here may end in another week or so.
I will give Wildwood and its neighboring communities a bit of time for the information I have posted here to sink in. If I see that it is being discussed and/or applied on the island in some way...or many ways, then I will remain; otherwise, it really makes no sense to continue.
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Post by Al Alven on Feb 7, 2005 15:07:54 GMT -5
Ed, don't give up so easily. Please.
True change takes time to occur.
I, for one, am very glad that you post here.
You offer a unique voice and have presented many viable methods of solution for the problems that the Wildwoods currently face.
This is a time when everyone who truly loves the Wildwoods must band together and make every last attempt to "preserve" the culture and history of the island.
Without you, our movement simply loses strength.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 7, 2005 15:18:19 GMT -5
I have not gone yet, Al.
Again...let's see what happens.
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Post by Al Alven on Feb 7, 2005 16:12:12 GMT -5
I understand, Ed.
Just know that your "All people, all places... all ways" mantra has had a profound effect on my way of thinking.
If nothing else, you have helped me reconsider the way I approach solution-seeking endeavors.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 7, 2005 16:58:09 GMT -5
Al,
Thank you.
I am honored and very, very happy that you have gained something from our brief encounter here.
Indeed...a wise man or woman will apply this thinking in seeking solutions and/or problem-solving...especially, if that person is in a leadership position.
Those that s/he leads, by the way, will appreciate being included.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 9, 2005 18:35:16 GMT -5
I have added a press release page to my website.
If the Doo Wop Preservation League or any other group within the Wildwoods has any release relating to inclusion as I am presenting it, I would be happy to post it.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 10, 2005 8:07:01 GMT -5
Sadly, there continues to be no indications, no contact...and no interest in building an inclusive Wildwoods.
I believe Al mentioned in one of his posts that the Wildwoods have hurt themselves by isolation.
Indeed, they have, for our world is changing, my friends.
In so many ways, our human family is embracing and applying inclusion. I see it each and every day.
Yes...it is sad, but that is the way it has been in our area. Goodness, the mantra of inclusion has literally been in the faces of everyone throughout our county for over fifteen years. Indeed, a social volcano erupted in our county and, remarkably, it is being and has been ignored.
It is hard to believe.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 10, 2005 10:03:17 GMT -5
www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/cape/021005SEARCHAGAINFEB10.cfmI just wrote to the Dennis Township Board of Education regarding the above article. I am not certain that it applies to any Wildwood school system at the moment, but it it is a worthwhile suggestion that should be considered when the need arises. Here is the e-mail: "Members of the Board of Education: With all the troubles the Dennis Township School Community has experienced in recent years, it might not be a bad idea to include the community-at-large in the selection of your next superintendent of schools. One way that I have encountered in my work with inclusion is for the board to narrow down the candidates to two or three and then present these individuals at a board meeting so that the general public can have an opportunity to hear from and question them. Another way might be to solicit ideas from your school community as to what qualities/values they would like to see in a future superintendent. Whatever you do, strive to include everyone in your community in making this important decision. Not only will you get closer to selecting the right person...but your community will be well served...and, in my view, quite pleased and satisfied. Take care and good luck." By the way, this is the sort of thing I have been doing for years in our county...passing on ideas and suggestions. Unfortunately, they are ignored.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 12, 2005 8:01:13 GMT -5
In my short time looking closely at the current condition of the Wildwoods, I am beginning to see a chaotic, unbalanced mess emerge.
Quite seriously, I am advising the island's leadership to explore the concept of inclusionary planning. I think this may be the tool to tie everything together within the communities of the Wildwoods and solve some emerging problems such as the loss of workforce diversity and affordable housing. Give everything the island has to offer a place, include everyone, and seek balance.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 12, 2005 8:41:35 GMT -5
I would also advise that this be done professionally using experts in this field, as the Doo Wop movement has done in constructing its vision...and in this process incorporate ideas from the mantra of inclusion as I am presenting it.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 12, 2005 9:27:47 GMT -5
I am setting a deadline.
If I do not see or hear of any movement towards embracing the concept of building an inclusive Wildwoods by next Friday, then I will leave this forum.
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Post by Ed Rosenberg on Feb 12, 2005 11:01:08 GMT -5
I have sent this thread to three members of our area's media.
You and they, if they so choose, will see what transpires this upcoming week.
It is decision time.
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