Re: [UUPoly-L] UUPoly-L Digest, Vol 58, Issue 8

[jodi piatt <piattjc63@yahoo.com>]

> I also think that traditionally the poly crowd has been an intellectual
bunch that have
> searched for a utopian community and are geared toward rational and
ethical ways
> of dealing with people.  They are smart enough to figure things out.  I
think as poly
> becomes more accepted in broader society that many are going to step into
the life
> without the skills and understanding that it takes to care for all of
those involved.
>I think those in the public eye of the poly life need to place more
emphasis on the
> skills that it takes to ensure that vulnerable people are protected and
less on the
> desire and right to just love more.
>
> Jodi

Excellent point. Do you have ideas for how we should proceed with this?

Alan M.
(First Parish in Bedford, MA)


I think whenever the discussion comes up emphasize the communication and skills that are needed to ensure it works and strives to protect children, the elderly or other vulnerable populations.  Emphasize the "tribal" concept not just the loving more part of it.
Jodi