Dick Durbin embraces community to help draft broadband legislation

[David All]

I'm a Republican, so I must say I was somewhat shocked when I heard that
Democratic Senator Dick Durbin was going to be posting at the popular
conservative outpost, Redstate, about how best to write legislation for a
national broadband strategy.

But he has, and there are a few points that I want to make about his efforts
to communicate with his constituents -- even the conservative ones.

First, here's a link to the Redstate post by Durbin:
http://tinyurl.com/2farxg.

Here's the YouTube message which Durbin recorded specifically for the
Redstate post -- smart use of Senate resources which are available to all
Senators: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItOyyHGF4gA

Finally, check out these two paragraphs from Drubin's post:

"Following this process, I will draft legislative language, which will be
posted online, for all to view and comment on prior to its introduction. To
my knowledge, this method of drafting legislation ­ soliciting public
comment, translating it into legislative language, and requesting comments
prior to introduction ­ has never been attempted at the federal level.

"I think this is a unique experiment in transparent government and an
opportunity to demonstrate the democratic power of the internet. If we¹re
successful, it could become a model for the way legislation on health care,
tax policy or education is drafted in the future."

I understand that Durbin is also posting at the OpenLeft website headed up
by Matt Stoller and Chris Bowers.

It's refreshing that Durbin -- to his credit a fiery partisan -- can stand
above politics every now and then to help encourage an honest and thoughtful
dialogue.

FURTHER -- isn't it great that citizens now have the same access to the
process as the lobbyists?

Revolution,

David All

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