On 12/29/06, Michiel Bontenbal <wikipedia.bontenbal@gmail.com wrote:
Don't give in to demands from sponsors or donors, don't give in to the principle of independence, not just a tiny little bit.
We should also not give in to dogma, or to those who shout the loudest and complain the longest, for that is not democracy. We should continue to have a reasoned debate about the best fundraising strategies, and consult and involve the community in this process as much as possible.
There are those who have values, but no reason. There are those who have reason, but no values. If we are to succeed, we need both. Senseless passion can be as dangerous as heartless calculation.