Ghost of Midnight

Different posts for different folks…

People differ on their interest and even tolerance for various topics on their FPF neighborhood/town forum.  One person posted recently complaining about too much conversation about the proposed roundabout road project in Cambridge, Vermont.  Here’s a response posted today by a neighbor, Jim…

A comment was made recently suggesting that Front Porch Forum be renamed the “Cambridge “roundabout” forum” because of the volume of responses the topic elicited.  I vehemently disagree!  I feel that this is EXACTLY why FPF was created.  Stimulating and fostering dialogue among LOCAL residents should be applauded!!!

FPF is an just a modern, electronic version of the conversations that used to take place in the feedstores, general stores, post offices, etc. that were the gathering places for inhabitants of the towns and villages of “old” Vermont.  To simply dismiss these important interactions, whether electronic or face-to-face, is missing a major part of what makes Vermont so unique and such a great place to live in!  Think of FPF as the conversations that take place before, during and after Town Meeting.  It provides those of us that are not fortunate enough to have jobs that allow us to attend Town Meeting and similar venues make our thoughts, ideas and concerns known.  How can this be a bad thing?

Let’s face it, the proposed roundabout will impact virtually all of us living in our town, now and well into the foreseeable future.  It’s probably the biggest point of discussion to hit here since the idea to re-establish a Cambridge High School several years back.  Why would we want to stifle it?  It’s a sign of a healthy, vibrant community!!!  What a great way for our governmental representatives to help to better understand what’s on our minds.

Leaving all of the decisions to our elected officials because they are “in the know” is a recipe for disaster!  Can you say “Iraq”?

So let’s continue to grow and contribute to FPF.  Consider it as an opportunity!

Thanks to e-Vermont for bringing FPF to Cambridge!