Tag: Washington

  • The Desire to Compromise is Not a “Position”

    “Don’t low-ball your opponent” the late Dr. Verne C. Bechil told us. It was a mediation and negotiation course and this was the teaching he wanted us to take to heart. It has stuck with me for more than 15 years. Do not “low-ball” your opponent. Don’t disrespect them, for that only brings antagonism. Shortly after this,…

  • Our Dream and Our Reality

    Fifty years ago today, the most powerful, religious moment in our shared public history occurred: the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.  And I can’t help but believe that we’ve missed the most important part. I’ve written about how we’ve domesticated King’s message and the intention of the moment into it’s direct opposite purpose.…