| Knowledge, talent and creativity could hold the key to a better future for West Virginia. According to Create West Virginia, a project of A Vision Shared and partners, "culture, creativity and innovation" are the keys to moving WV into the new economy.
To get there, though, we need several things, including talent, technology, tolerance for the new and the different, and the kind of quality of life that draws talented, creative people from elsewhere to come here and encourages our own talented and creative people to stay here and make a difference. This means public investments in education, infrastructure, and research and development.
This would be the high road to economic development and a better future for all. The alternative, such as it is, is a low road, which would slash investments in education, health care and infrastructure, reduce labor standards, and promote a race to the bottom.
Given the choice, I'd prefer the high road. There's more, including a rear view of a displaying peacock, at The Goat Rope. |
