It does not have to look like Spielberg put it together, and it does not. But Ben Holder makes a video mash-up of the expectations and promises previously made by civic leaders then shows it to Greensboro City council at their meeting. The message, loud and clear: Respond or make us a community of hypocrites.
Like the editorial pages of a newspaper (when editors are willing to face the truth), Ben forces our community to take a hard look at itself. Unlike the editorial pages, Ben does it with mixed media, in person, on live TV, and supports it with his own passionate and informed appeal. Great job, Ben.
Afternote: Where are the community leaders who originally publicly said that they expected the truth of this issue to come to light? Why are they now letting Ben Holder carry their water? Are they a bunch of paper tigers? Yes, I'm talking to the dozen of you from the Greensboro Partnership who originally lined up to express your concerns that we get to the bottom of this issue. Next time we hear you express some concern or expectation on a civic matter, is there any reason why shouldn't just sigh and think, "Empty suit?"
I saw Ben speak on the meeting replay yesterday...man, Ben Holder is God. What an incredible presentation.
ReplyDeleteThat presentation backed the naysayers into the corner and forced them to publicly make a decision. All except one, and Ben has tarred and feathered her with her own words from the same meeting in another video post at his site.
ReplyDeleteThank you all.
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