Arthur,

• Should one or both of these projects withdraw? (Ted already has. And I can't decide this for them, but I'm sure they'd appreciate the feedback if that's the overwhelming opinion.)

Only if they can't meet the requirements of the polling horizon. It seems to me they are on track. So ... no.

• What would help re-focus the dialogue and impact assessment on the communities being served?

Do the team members feel the need to "re-focus the dialogue"? I'd only suggest a refocus if you felt you/your org were being over extended.

• Should I feel free to posie posts/threads/workspaces?

Absolutely! You're a citzen of O.net.

• Should I vote?

With abandon!!!

• How is it that I find myself in a position of looking like I'm gaming the system to get as much funding as possible, when I didn't want to participate in it because of my concerns about this sort of thing happening?

I'll refer you Thomas' comment above. I think this thread and your conduct is entirely consistent with my enjoyment of your O.net persona.

As a potential beneficiary and an O.netizen, if you were mute I would be dis-inclined to vote for either of the proposals.