What if the People led out in Deciding what to do with Bears Ears?

   Bears Ears: Should it be a monument, and what are the protections it should have?
   How wonderful it would be if we, the public, sat down and were civil with each other and came to a consensus as to what should be done -- ahead of action from the government.  I guess I just think it would be wonderful if those on both sides of the issue sat down -- sans government leaders -- and listened  to each other, each willing to concede if the other side presented a better argument. What if we were so open to the opinions of others that this were possible? Then, when we, the people, came to a consensus, we could take it to the government leaders.
  I know this would go against the way we, both as people and leaders, operate now. We don't go into discussions with the idea of giving ground, or ceding points, or concluding we have been wrong. But, perhaps if at the onset of discussions, it were made clear to the participants that this was what was being asked of them, it might work. If you've never tried something, don't say it won't work. And, if it would be a good thing if it did work, then not only try it, but do everything in your power to see that it does work.
   Just my thought. And, I don't think it all that crazy. If we ought to get along, and if we ought to be open-minded of others -- if this is the way things should be -- then why not at least try it out? Why not give it a shot ?