Stick to the Subject:   civil public discussion of the important public policy issues of the times Enter  Detail Menu:   Mission/Goals  Why  How It Would Work  Stick's Mission Stick's primary mission is to bring good sense, good humor and respect back to the public square through face-to-face conversation sit-downs among the people of the Rogue Valley. Stick's Goals Organize a Discussion Society to bring about constructive civic discourse among the people of the Rogue Valley through a network of live, face-to face, small group discussions. . Create a network of public locations where Discussion Society members can meet to debate and socialize. . Create an online, regional knowledge base organized by the societal, cultural, economic, and state topics to be studied, discussed, and debated by the Discussion Society. . Strengthen public support for local academic, social, and cultural institutions by showcasing their positive effects on community. . Reduce the power of political parties by giving citizens the ability to express their will on important policy matters through democratic public debate. .