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When a group of citizens banded together in Syracuse to fight a sewage treatment plant, it looked at first like a noble grassroots effort -- the sort of thing that happens in communities all the time. But their efforts are failing. The mechanisms of democracy -- the bureaus, departments, municipalities -- are getting in the way of this unified group's attempt to affect their future. Scott Willis explores how democracy works and what happens when the needs of the many come up against the needs of the few.
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(anchor intro) When a group of citizens banded together in Syracuse to fight a sewage treatment plant, it looked at first like a noble grassroots effort -- the sort of thing that happens in communities all the time. But their efforts are failing. The mechanisms of democracy -- the bureaus, departments, municipalities -- are getting in the way of this unified group's attempt to affect their future. Scott Willis explores how democracy works and what happens when the needs of the many come up against the needs of the few.
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Review of Democracy Yes, Change NoThe piece highlights the experiences and feelings of local community
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Review of Democracy Yes, Change NoI think this piece is informative, but it is a little slow. It could have been a lot jazzier. I know this is a heated issue, so I feel like the producer could have found some more controversial voices. I like that the piece is exploring the issue of democracy, and how hard it actually is to make it work. It is sad that people are ignored in this country, even when they have legitimate issues. The piece did bring up some questions for me, though. Would building the treatment plant underground pose any risks? Would it pollute the soil? Ground water? The narrator says that people understand why the plant is being built where it is. What are the reasonings exactly? ---Kalee Rinehart--- |
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When a group of citizens banded together in Syracuse to fight a sewage treatment plant, it looked at first like a noble grassroots effort -- the sort of thing that happens in communities all the time. But their efforts are failing. The mechanisms of democracy -- the bureaus, departments, municipalities -- are getting in the way of this unified group's attempt to affect their future. Scott Willis explores how democracy works and what happens when the needs of the many come up against the needs of the few.
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Posted on March 17, 2008 at 10:11 AM | Permalink
Review of Democracy Yes, Change No
I thought the peice was well organized. I really enjoyed the soundclips of the women. It gave me a specific voice from who is being effected by the sewage plant. I felt like it was also very informative about all sides of the issue. It was very careful not to be biased. I kept asking questions about the government. Where are they? Why are they not having a dialogue with the people? Why can't the citizens and government work together to create something that will be beneficial for the whole community?