2nd December 2008, 11:14 AM
well said gone to pot.
'We' may also have to accept that possibly no group (or even groups) can change archaeology to be how 'we' want it, and that it will continue to be as dysfunctional as ever. There's no law that means if 'everyone' wants something enough, and tries really hard, that you get the changes you feel are yours by rights. Doesn't mean we shouldn't keep trying, or that many people aren't doing that at the moment. Some loudly, some quietly. Starting a new group or union every time there is a setback isn't going to help, its going to be divisive and alienate good people who are already working hard, for no thanks, to improve everyone's lot.
'We' may also have to accept that possibly no group (or even groups) can change archaeology to be how 'we' want it, and that it will continue to be as dysfunctional as ever. There's no law that means if 'everyone' wants something enough, and tries really hard, that you get the changes you feel are yours by rights. Doesn't mean we shouldn't keep trying, or that many people aren't doing that at the moment. Some loudly, some quietly. Starting a new group or union every time there is a setback isn't going to help, its going to be divisive and alienate good people who are already working hard, for no thanks, to improve everyone's lot.