Personally, it was a great and beneficial experience. I am a strong advocate and supporter of deliberative dialogue. Most people think of government as a divine body, an intangible being that operates out of their reach. I used to be one of those people. There is a way to voice our concerns, and that, above all, is what I have learned from the experience of deliberative dialogue.
Deliberation is like a breath of fresh air.
It is a way in which to speak your mind about policy, politics, and government issues without fear of retaliation. Just being heard seems to me to be enough to support this way of talking. But deliberation is more than just talking. It is listening and understanding as well. I enjoy the way this type of discussion emphasizes the understanding of the ideas of others.