In the wake of last week's tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona, much finger-pointing and name-calling concerning culpability has taken place, yet on the playground we all learned--or should have--that such tactics accomplish nothing positive. I suspect you feel as I do--that it is "others" who are indulging in inflammatory invective, not us, and we sigh and step back prepared wait until "they" get over themselves. This, I am realizing, also accomplishes nothing of lasting value. Meanwhile, during this period of back-and-forth negative rhetoric, a terrific opportunity is being squandered.
One very astute person named Elizabeth Lesser has come up with a simple way to begin a dialog that can elevate the way we treat each other. I commend to you her short video, which you can find here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsSd2nmoKNA
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I loved this video and Ms. Lesser's proposition. (The YouTube comments, however, were (as usual) disappointing.) Let's have lunch! :)
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