From: Unleesh-AT-aol.com
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 01:39:29 EST
Subject: Re: God help us, back to tropes


In a message dated 1/25/99 9:54:56 PM Pacific Standard Time, Unleesh-AT-aol.com
writes:

<< People can speak and self-organize for
 themselves and do not need professional interference. >>

Let me go further. Part of a critique of representation is a critique of the
idea of selected people speaking for other people, making decisions for other
people, instead of local autonomy (this doesn't imply a lack of linkage and
interdependence). Ivan Illich's critique of expertise and professionalism are
right on target here. What may be suggested is a return to the vernacular.