I would never attempt to speak on behalf of Mr. Whitaker, which is who you 
directed your comments at, however the following "opinions" you've expressed 
are simply one man's view of an ideal world for Records and Information 
management in North America... and while they may play well with audiences 
"North of the Border", I don't think you'll find many in the Records and 
Information Management Profession in the US embracing your views. 
 Larry
 
> 
> The reality of the situation is that the divide between archives and
> records management in North America is an artificial construct... 

  
 It seems to
> me that in the 21st century the notion of separate records professions
> is an anachronism highly detrimental to all records professionals.

  
I personally look forward to the inevitable amalgamation or synthesis of
> the two records professions in North America ("records management" and
> "archival science/administration"), 

  
 The sooner North
> American records mangers, and archivists, clue into this fact, the
> better off we'll all be.
> 
>

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