[Ohio-talk] BEP Article in Newsletter

[eric duffy]

When I write for our newsletter I try to write pieces with 
stubstance and value.  As I write I try to think of how what I 
say will go over with my audience.  My audience is certainly 
those which I know will read the newsletter because it's our 
publication.  It is also who I think might only read a particular 
article because it has some relivance to them.  I don't allow how 
others might react to what I say to have a major influence on my 
writing.  Finally, much of the time I don't know how others 
react.  I have received some comments about my Business 
Enterprise program article that I thought are worth passing along 
and perhaps they will generate some discussion on this list.


I have heard from several individuals but I am only passing on 
part of the comments made by a retired staff member who never ran 
the BE.  program, but and very close ties to it.  He still has a 
great deal of respect from those who know of his  body of work 
with the agency.  Here is what he said: A very thoughtful and 
provocative piece that
will be hard for our agency to ignore- although they possess a 
rare ability to
ignore the obvious.  This is a comprehensive and dynamic look at 
the BEP.
It would truly be difficult to refute your comments which are 
supported by
the consultant, the questionnaire, and the sordid history of BE.  
It needed
to be said and I believe you interspersed enough supportive 
statements and kudos
to gain their respect and attention.


Eric