19th April 2011, 09:46 AM
I think immediately-strategic aims have to be at least two-pronged.
To gain public support by establishing value and worth followed quickly by gaining political support by introducing a sense of shame. This recipe will lay the table. In terms of input and commitment, the simplest (and cost effective) route is to stand on the high streets and market places with a well-thought -out stall, heaps of hard-hitting leaflets and a petition. Communicate with the public and they will respond. Maintain a high media profile (nurture and brief the media thoroughly to avoid crap tabloid exploitation) and encourage the public to put pen to paper. Network with a wide range of other interest groups who share our concerns and simply get loud-quickly. Whilst websites have a role to play in any campaign- you just cannot beat talking to the public on the streets......become an issue....start the dialogue and people will be with you for the ride. There are huge mechanisms available to launch campaigns, some obvious and some not-I was involved in high profile campaigns for years (distant past!) and above all else- talking to the public and establishing value/worth and above all...awareness, really did stir the waters. On the street armed with enthusiasm and fact-ridden leaflets and a petition.........game on!:face-approve:
To gain public support by establishing value and worth followed quickly by gaining political support by introducing a sense of shame. This recipe will lay the table. In terms of input and commitment, the simplest (and cost effective) route is to stand on the high streets and market places with a well-thought -out stall, heaps of hard-hitting leaflets and a petition. Communicate with the public and they will respond. Maintain a high media profile (nurture and brief the media thoroughly to avoid crap tabloid exploitation) and encourage the public to put pen to paper. Network with a wide range of other interest groups who share our concerns and simply get loud-quickly. Whilst websites have a role to play in any campaign- you just cannot beat talking to the public on the streets......become an issue....start the dialogue and people will be with you for the ride. There are huge mechanisms available to launch campaigns, some obvious and some not-I was involved in high profile campaigns for years (distant past!) and above all else- talking to the public and establishing value/worth and above all...awareness, really did stir the waters. On the street armed with enthusiasm and fact-ridden leaflets and a petition.........game on!:face-approve: