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Re: AN OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL STUDY OF THE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PD ORGANIZATIONS I mentioned that NYS Hospice had an independent study done, an evaluation with recommendations for improving cooperation and networking among the local units. I sent a copy of the NYS HOSPICE report to a national PD organization CEO and receivced no note of receipt. The postage I spent should alone have made it "noteworthy." Yesterday I spoke to this CEO's assistant. My suggestion was dismissed by his remark, "Your idea is a bunch of crap." " No organization would take it seriously , or abide by its recommendations" Have you ever had the impression of being completely and intentionally misunderstood...of talking past one another? Reflecting on serious dialogue, I thought of the Federalist Papers. They were mostly written by men in their 30's.They discussed philosophies and principles for achieving cooperation between fractious groups. The Federal Papers were a prelude to Constitional unity. LYCOS has articles about the Federalist Papers,under that search name. Is there an analogy with my suggeston for a study? (e pluribus unum/for PD organizations.) PS The man to with whom I spoke sounded young, but not wise, or tactful.