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Terry Grier has given our community the perfect chance to say "hold it." To look at the big picture. To take the opportunity to demand a return to old-school values of the 3 R's and expect two more, defined as reason and responsibility, as presented in "Raising the Bar: A Strategic Plan for a Better Economy and Vibrant Community," the proposal of the Greensboro Partnership. "Raising the Bar" calls for elected officials and business leaders to come together to make courageous decisions.

It questions why Greensboro is not connecting. That is where reason and responsibility come in. That is where Trudy Wade nonmaliciously but repeatedly asked "who cares?" at the Guilford County commissioners meeting that allowed for the passage of the Smith academy. The one small example of adding an academy to Smith suggests a quick fix, seems to pre-empt logic and sidesteps the expectation of excellence in personal educational responsibility. It is in contrast to allowing GTCC to expand its solid and proven record for meeting technological and professional training.

"Raising the Bar," based on needs identified in "Focusing on What Matters," is a solid thesis encouraging active responsibility and excellence in leadership.

Sue McGinnis
Greensboro