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TOWN Haas LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Residents of •
Congressional Ways to make tonight's ,
District 17 can
listen to the " town hall more effective
entire telephon-
ic town hall con- t was good to learn that U.S. Rep. Chet
ducted by U.S. Edwards will be hosting a public forum' to
Rep. Chet hear in- person the ideas, thoughts and
Thursday by
comments of the community,
y , as well as
going to answer questions regarding the health care
http: / /edwards. legislation being drafted.
house.gov. I have a few observations and suggestions
Edwards also , about the public forum.
will host three • Respect each other and treat each other
in- person town with dignity.
hall meetings on • Don't judge. Differences do not cause con -
health care . flict, judgment against others does.
reform: g
• Wednesday, • Don't attack. The end goal of conflict
6 to 8 p.m., should be peace and understanding.
Brazos Center, - • Seek to understand. Wisdom comes from
3232 Briarcrest understanding. Ask critical questions.
Drive in Bryan. • Add value. Provide ideas and suggestions
Doors open at to improve outcomes.
5 :m. No '
p signs There are plenty of emotions flying on the ,
or recording issue of health care. Our emotions are art of
devices allowed. p
seating capacity being human. The ability to manage them to
1,200. achieve goals is the genius of being "emotion-
• Saturday, ally intelligent."
10 a.m. to - , Bryan- College Station and the A &M com-
noon, Conven j munity has a great respect for tradition. Our
tion Center, 100 tradition of dignified discourse will undoubt- ,
Washington Ave. edly determine whether the public forum will
in Waco. Doors add value to all concerned. '
open at 9 a.m. I have witnessed the application of the
Seating capacity above agreements with all types of
1,20(1 groups
• Sept. 4, including communities that have dealt with
6 to 8 p.m.,
controversial and conflicted issues. The
Cleburne High agreements work.
School auditori- At the end of the day, we all want to make
um, 1501 Harlin our point — and that is a good thing. What
- Drive. Doors we should help each other do is continue our
open at 5 p.m. , tradition of dignity and respect so that the
Seating capacity value we seek to add is heard loud and clear
1,800. and not distorted by confusion.
I look forward to our session with Rep.
KNOW YOUR Edwards and hope and expect that he is will-
ing to listen, learn and do what is best for our
nation. •
DANIEL HERNANDEZ
THE Bryan