To what extent is deliberative democracy an appropriate approach for resolving public policy problems?

(Honig 1993 ,

.2 . Such forum represents not a simple discussion of a problem , but strictly regulated discussion accordingly to a definite form . Before such forum takes place , its organizers - often it is a kind of initiative group from the number of active citizens - work out the form of problem 's discussion Participants of this forum obey to the form of discussion with help of qualified moderators (people , who are responsible for the forum . The stages of forum are as follows

The participants share their experience of personal attitude regarding to

the problem discussed

Moderator explains to the participants the essence of problem and gives three-four main approaches to solve it . He explains also possibilities to solve it practically , advantages and disadvantages of each approach as well . We have to note that approaches of variants of problem solving are prepared before the forum takes place and are made on the basis of dozens of small forums , Gallup polls , interviews with citizens governmental authorities , different organizations and other parties , who are involved in problem , etc

The participants discuss approaches of problem solving and reach consensus basing on the most preferable position

It is also very important that participants of such a forum listen to discussions of their partners and can change their opinion in the process of discussion (Bohman 1997 ,

.343 . The practice of such forum shows that situations , when participants of forum change their opinion and prefer other approach , represented by other working group , are quite often . It proves once more that deliberation (discussion ) is very strong and important instrument of political influence on citizens and is very important in resolving political public problems . We need to note that deliberation is different from debates . Debates are based on principle that it is very important to prove your own opinion...