RoguePundit: Blogging as Public Service

Here's an example of public service in promoting public policy discussion by a blogger; he is pushing the civic discussion deeper into issues than we typically get from the the mainstream media. The Rogue Pundit takes a hard look at cities who are Feeling the Pinch in their attempts to at least break on their convention centers.

Yes, convention centers create jobs and draw attendees who spend money in the area, both of which boost the economy.  But, beware the estimates of those trying to sell conference centers.  As I noted a couple days ago, the consultants who develop the estimates for such benefits typically exaggerate, as is being shown in the many under-utilized, money-pit convention centers across the country.

He also lists about 30 "good Oregon blogs." Somebody please classify and rate these blogs. But we can use more.

We need to convince our best minds to get into blogging and share their thoughts. Cascade Policy Institute, where are you when we need you? It would be helpful if you would step forward and get your academic advisors on line. If we are going to have serious public discussions about the important issues we face in Oregon, we need our best and brightest sharing their thoughts in the blogosphere.