A small group from across the nation (and across the Pacific) met on Wednesday evening, July 27, in the virtual world of Second Life for a National Issues Forum on economic security in America.
After the forum, several people completed a brief online survey. Those responses reflected one matter of strong consensus: That it is very important for financial institutions that make risky investments be more strictly regulated.
Also, some respondents said the forum either changed their thinking in some way, or gave them new ideas for action.
-- "[Citizens in my community could] develop local businesses, shop locally, and bank with credit unions instead of [using larger, non-local firms]....[However,] unless there are major chages in the political climate and the policies that continue to increase income disparity, I don't think small individual actions will be enough."
-- "...Now I have an appreciation for the complexity of 'economic security' and of the U.S./global political situation, our 'democratic' institutions and more broadly how power is distorting communication and decision making."
-- "I'm more frustrated now....[Citizens in my community could] organize and cooperate more."
Thank you again to those who joined us. We hope to gather again this Fall in Second Life...please keep an eye out for the announcement.
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