Sometimes an issue divides a community to such an extent that violence erupts, as in the U.S. Civil War. At times, there may be ways of avoiding violence through discussion, or agreed upon ways of mitigating violence. In the early 1900’s the Hopi tribe (in what is now part of Arizona) was divided over several… Continue reading Dealing with divisive issues
Ideas
Ideas exist between minds. Thank you, MJ,… and your clever, pea-picking bird.
Dram Shop Laws
One aspect of an occupation is that we receive payment for our work. It is reasonable to enjoy a sense of satisfaction when we are paid. But problems can arise when we are offered payment to perform our job and it is not in the best interest of our customer or society at large. An… Continue reading Dram Shop Laws
A Silver Rule
It was not the first thought to appear twice in my mind, but it is one that I try to remind myself of. Do not do unto yourself what you would not have others do unto you. In particular, I try to remember it when I am tired, but fail to go to bed, imagining… Continue reading A Silver Rule