Even though there has been progress in the levels of civil participation I've seen at Morelos, there is a room for a lot of improvement.
On the society side, there is the need to make an effort to educate people that they have the right to express they opinions and demand they right in any form that doesn't affect the rights of the rest.
We all have the right to use the streets to as a forum to make our opinions and needs know, but not the right to take them hostage.
And there are other forums where we can make them known, like the media and the social networks on the Internet. Most importantly, we should be open to discuss our points, and negotiate to reach our goals. No one holds an absolute truth, so we most be open to listen to the input offered by other people.
On the part of the authorities, I feel that they lack the will to actually come close to the people that elected them to ask for their input. What's worse, there seems to be a phobia to admit they are wrong in any way, shape or form.
As soon as someone points out something that is not done correctly, instead of starting a dialog or explaining why it isn't the case, they go to say that all is said as a form of political attack by a special group interest.
Negotiation is seen as something that should be avoided at all costs, not as the tool it is. We live in a diverse society, with many different view points and problems. If we are to solve them, and move forward, negotiation is a tool that'll bring us to a solution.
We all need to participate more, but we should learn to do it in a manner more efficient and respecting the rights of everyone.
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