Why Can We make a difference?
0) What we are asking for is reasonable - Public Hearings on Infrastructure - This is being done in cities around the world. We are not promoting a solution, we are just asking to help form the questions. We know what is best for us.
1) We don't have a news cycle, we can blog real-time
2) We can record interactions and take pictures and post all of it online.
3) We can hold individuals who represent secrecy, lethargy and self dealing individually accountable. And the Internet Never Forgets.
4) We are all writing the story. Everyone has a different source, or angle, the story will be richer.
5) We are not worried about upsetting someone at the city and therefore not getting some future contract.
6) The more secrecy and avoidance, the worse Vendors/DTIS/PUC look
7) We can use technology in ways Vendors/DTIS/PUC can both appreciate and in ways that will grab their attention.
8) The Online and Print Press has taken an interest in this story
9) The World is interested in the Free wifi offer from Google, many people are watching this outcome.