Mike Rosen recently discussed patriotism in his Rocky Mountain News column, and it has stimulated lots on comments. http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jan/18/rosen-the-virtue-of-patriotism/ Here's my comment:
I'm going to suggest patriotism as the topic at our next Thursday evening Socrates Cafe. Free and open to all. More info and RSVP at http://socratescafe.meetup.com/82
Something happens that I think might best be called "thoughtful discussion" when people are sitting in a circle face to face with each other that just doesn't seem to happen when people are separated by the Internet, the radio/telephone, and especially when we are separated by a printing press or TV camera.
I've repeatedly invited Mike Rosen to join us at the Denver Socrates Cafe, he seems to have no interest in what we are doing. Might be for the best; people who aren't open to listening and new learning, who come only to impress their ideology on others, usually are very frustrated when they are suddenly confronted with a level playing field.
But I'll try once more: Mike, how about joining us next Thursday? You can RSVP and plug your radio show, newspaper column, scheduled speaking engagements, etc. if you want in the RSVP comments. More info and RSVP at http://socratescafe.meetup.com/82
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