DART, Schutze, etc.
Anonymous (not verified) 2007-10-31 14:39
My apologies. I know that a google search will pull up several of the online resources. They do actively recruit at military bases, colleges, and through various other sources.
As far as Schutze, I am not a fan of his and it is not because he went after my department. I researched him by reading various other publications of his and found him to be a wannabe version or Fox News Network's O'Reilly, Mr. "No Spin." Speaking from my own opinion, I really don’t think DART cares what he wrote, other than that it was a load of bull. Also, not speaking for DART, I think that it was just another person's 15 minutes of fame that faded into the woodwork.
I have no doubt that Channel 11 is credible, but the sad reality is that giving an event such as that the time of day lends credence to the claim. Even me giving Recent Coin's comments the time of day just validates his/her purpose. As I have said in the past, I am not for public forums, I just think that some people need to be put in check from time to time, especially when they speak publicly about things that they have limited knowledge.
I still enjoy reading the blogs on the site, even when they are fueled by inaccurate information. They are thought provoking and somewhat entertaining. But at times, the comments border on ridiculous, probably due to the writer having nothing else to complain about.
Anyway, if I did not adequately answer your question, feel free to email me.
[Ed Note: ...and you are always welcome to take issues with what people blog here--or blog here yourself. I would like an alternate perspective on DART on this site.
Every organization has its challenges. I know that it is tough to make the correct call every time (even Highland Park knows this all too well). However, it is how you approach those challenges that puts your organization in the top, bottom or somewhere in the middle.
I'm a bit concerned when I hear that DART is not concerned with what someone like Jim Schutze would write. Governmental organizations should be especially concerned about public image issues. What large bureaucracies have yet to learn (but they are learning) is that when you mess up, if you own up to it and react proactively (fix in place moving forward), little problems don't become big problems.
Jim is an exceptional writer. He has a talent for research like few other reporters I've seen. His articles are funny, informative, and he usually hits the nail square on the head--though sometimes he does, perhaps, draw different conclusions than I would draw. But that time he didn't. I hope the next time he comes calling, DART folks will be a little more receptive.
Thanks, again, for your input--and (again) we'd welcome your blogging here.]
