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  From: James Mclean <jamesmc@tne.net.au>
  To  : <linuxsa@linuxsa.org.au>
  Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2001 13:04:51 +1030

Re: Meeting Speaker Proposal

I want to hear what the pollys have to say, when they really have some people
who KNOW what they are talking about in the room...!
i bet they "have a busy schedule this time of year", and wont be able to make
it...

i say go all out to get someone in!

linux users must do something, because with schools going m$ and tafes and uni
doing less and less unix all the time, we need to act NOW!!

and i agree there is vested interests with all this shit, along with cushy
hours, wages, super, cars....


> Richard!
>
> > We should also ask for a speaker from Labour and the Democrats ...
>
> That is a good point but I was attempting to avoid this particular
> meeting becoming a political discussion point, hence I chose to invite
> the Hon. Dr. Armitage in his capacity of Minister of the Crown, not
> member of the Liberal party.
>
> > This would have the effect of raising the profile of LinuxSA in South
> > Australia so that politicians understand that we are interested in what is
> > happening, and that we vote and that we care.
>
> On the other hand, what you have suggested is also an excellent idea;
> for once I can equally support both ideas but will say that getting a
> spokesman for all three parties at the same meeting, on a set date could
> be a timetabling nightmare. However, the wonderful thing about not
> having a committee is that once a decision to do something is made we
> can duck for cover and stare aimlessly in Geoffrey's general direction
> ;-P
>
> Mind you, I'd be willing to attempt to coordinate something if that's
> what people wanted.
>
> > We will also have to ensure that the meeting is well attended!
>
> Yes.
>
> DL
> --
> You have a deformed comb,
>  so go suck eggs...
>
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