Some people could confuse MP2 with a type of digital music file, but for one group of Idaho lawmakers it's an old approach to government that shuns the "entitlement mentality" they believe is undermining modern American society. "What this is really about is changing the political culture of the United States and of Idaho," said state Sen. Steven Thayn, R-Emmett, during a 90-minute panel discussion Tuesday evening at Lewis-Clark State College. The forum was sponsored by MP2, a newly formed nonprofit corporation that sees strong families and individual empowerment as a more effective approach to solving social problems, compared to simply creating another government program. The name of the organization stands for "Motivating People to be More Productive."Thayn, Sen. Sheryl Nuxoll, R-Cottonwood, and Sen. Russ Fulcher, R-Meridian, took part in the event. About 15 people attended/William L. Spence, Lewiston Tribune. More here. (Duane Rasmussen photo: Sen. Russ Fulcher at the MP2 meeting at North Idaho College Monday)

Question: Do you think MP2 is going to catch on in Idaho?