tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136944325808208090.post8704148562531089246..comments2017-05-28T19:41:46.140-07:00Comments on New Meeting Minds: The real `big society` ?New Meeting Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01203148333765687454noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136944325808208090.post-55009850732592162722010-12-20T02:53:33.809-08:002010-12-20T02:53:33.809-08:00I think the Big Society idea is a good one, though...I think the Big Society idea is a good one, though the cynic in me says that Graham (above) is right and that it's all about saving money. Over the last few years/decades, we've placed more responsibility for our communities and lives in the hands of the government (of whichever colour). We pay our money in tax and expect the government to handle things for us. It's time to take that responsibility back and look at what we can do for our neighbours and our communities. Even if it's just a friendly greeting and a willingness to help someone out, this can go a long way. I agree with Roger M's post, let's give it a go.Iannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136944325808208090.post-21018892489110068052010-12-16T12:03:22.121-08:002010-12-16T12:03:22.121-08:00It would be lovely,Roger, if this is what Cameron ...It would be lovely,Roger, if this is what Cameron has in mind. It's a glorious idea but my gut feeling it's all about the government saving money - GrahamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com