We are an organization of progressive thinking residents of Ramona, dedicated to respectful dialogue within the community. Our mission is to bring to public attention issues that affect our world, nation, and community for the purpose of informing, discussing, educating and acting upon those concerns. In doing so we hope to encourage citizenry involvement in government policies and make politicians accountable to the people they serve.

Ramona Forum is involved with a number of issues, namely:

•Health Care •Peace Garden  •The War
•Energy • Environment  •Economy
•Human Rights Issues •Employment

We are actively pursuing the following:

Health Care,  Peace Garden,  Anti-War,  and Sexual Orientation issues.

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The issues are still all there.  Progressives have their ‘work cut out’.  Only progressives can bring real change.

Here are few issues:

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Since last October,  Ramona Forum has been very active in Peace Garden ( last full report: July 2009). We made great progress in this area.
Health care reform issue has frustrated most of us. Yet, we maintained our demonstration in favor of Public Option with few regulars and occasional others. We were active in opposing all war. War is not keeping us safe. We have been working with other organizations in opposing Proposition 8. Now, we will have to wait for the outcome of the court proceedings.

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Here is one look at the year 2009.  Progressives need to take a hard look. Here are some facts, their significance and lessons to learn, and work needed. Read and join in the dialog. Read more »

Summer in Ramona lingered to the end of September.   Because of the heat we had to cancel two demonstrations and the monthly Peace Garden gathering.   Health of our regulars was an added factor.  We are stressing the importance of Public Option in our demonstrations and letter writing efforts.   In our September 20 demonstration, we received an overwhelming support from the passing motorists.  We will continue our demonstration to focus on Public Option for our Ramona neighbors and visitors. Read more »

September 19, 2009

Dear Friends:

This is an appeal to Forum Family members with a big preamble.  This is also a letter of explanation that we believe we owe to our Forum Family members.
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HEALTH CARE REFORM AND BEYOND

We promoted all our causes, especially Health Care Reform, through our booth in Ramona Fair 2009.

Ramona Forum is currently actively promoting a Health Care Reform that contains a Public Option, especially for uninsured and underinsured Americans. Ideally, we would like to have a Single Payer System similar to what exist in different forms in Canada, Sweden, U.K., and several other industrialized countries, although they are much less affluent compared to United States. However, even a Public Option has become a struggle.

Falsehoods

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Report on FORUM at the Fair is posted at Minutes and Report (Aug 1, 2009)

PEACE GARDEN

PEACE GARDEN that is what we named our Forum garden. It is really a very peaceful place surrounded by tall majestic eucalyptus trees, pines, and some shade trees with few chairs and benches scattered around. Whether alone or with Forum friends, we can sit here for hours looking at the rugged beauty of the place (Ron’s), and what we have created this year, musing about the experience we have gained this year of the place for a more successful garden from next year. Under the shade we hold our once a month work and fun party. The sunset is something to hang around for. Here are some pictures of the garden and one gathering.

the squash looked good (but animals got this one)
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For special events please check the monthly updates at the upper  section of the home page.