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Friends and readers. On Friday 17-03-06 there is to be a grand getogether of the great and the good to discuss how best to move forward with what has been dubbed the Forth Rivera. However it is by invitation only so the plebs will not be able to be there.

What is noticeable is the absense of community activists who might say something different than the party line. We question whether all the Pilton Partnerships reps have been invited and how much notice they received. This is really a back slapping exercise designed to allow the great and the good to hear the sound of their own voices.

What is needed at this private party is a voice that will be independent and tell it how it is, how the existing community is being excluded how no local labour charter is in place, where is the affordable homes, what kind of access will the existing community get.

PiltonSucks.com is saddened because this will be another wasted opportunity to get some real information into what is going on. We are also saddened but not supprised to learn that one of the leading activists one with an independant mind and voice a rep on the partnership board has not been invited and we understand was only given a couple of days notice. This of course smells but is typical of a closed mind mentality.

When we asked Mr. Marinello for a comment he declined and told us he was unable to make the meeting, we asked how many of the other reps were invited he did not know that either.

 PiltonSucks.com is in nobodys pocket and is concerned that any activist never mind an experienced one is not offered an invite to an event of such importance. Are we just to be fed the same old rubbish as we are used to, it looks like it, once again exclusion is the name of the game, inclusion for some as long as they tow the line.

What has become of those who can be bought with a sandwich and a glass of cheap wine, this is about the future and how it will be shaped  If activists who have an opinion of their own are not invited because the local rulers decide it would not be in the intersts of the majority, the majority we might say that was put together by those with a self interest to protect.

So although we could not get a comment from one leading activist his silence speaks volumes and tells us that as usual if your face does not fit then you do not get to go to the ball. Well to hell with it for without independant minded people we are all just nodding dogs in the back of the car.

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