[Upd-discuss] Re: [Upd-board] "Development", "freedom", and UPD's objectives

[sandor]

Richard M. Stallman wrote:

>You've suggested that the UPD should try to work out a "balance"
>between these ideas before proceeding to do anything else.  That would
>mean putting our aims on hold until we solve the deepest problems of
>the philosophy of ethics.
>
   I agree with his sentiment..
   However..

   For quite some time I've considered writing something myself - 
asking for a more concrete vision for the upd.. I've felt that it might 
economize the efforts being directed twords the organization... I've had 
questions as to the parallels of my own desires on certain points..
   However..

   Each time I've decided it would end up being too distracting and 
divisive.. Also, I am very leery of specificity as it removes future 
directions.. I feel there are positions that are not appropriate for the 
UPD to take currently, that will become so in time..

   I think perhaps some balance is reasonable.. I would welcome if 
anyone can bring focus to efforts - though this should not detract from 
immediate works.. I would start with only those things that are 
immediately and easily agreed on by the whole. I would dispense with 
anything requiring more.. I think this could be fruitful and revealing..

-sándor