Re: soc-ctte discussion at DebConf7

[Richard Hecker <gr8birds@qnet.com>]

Manoj Srivastava wrote:

...<snip>...
>         I have seen no discussion on how the soc ctte is going to go
>  about ensuring that such cultural differences are noticed, or taken
>  into account in the resolution process; or that any thought has been
>  taken to address cultural diversity in the dispute resolution process.
>
>   
I see no way to legislate that cultural differences are "taken
into account." About the only way I see of ensuring that these are
considered is by selecting a committee that has a group with
diverse backgrounds.

>         Are we planning on taking into account things like cultural
>  differences? Or is the decision going to be that the majority rule (or
>  the dominant culture) be the governing one?
>   

I hope the committee will consider these differences before a
decision is made. I would propose that open, frank, and honest
communication between all the parties will bring such
differences to light. An independent objective third party like
the committee should be in a good position to recognize such
cultural differences. Whether any of the warring parties will
accept what the committee recognizes is an entirely
different matter ;-)

Richard