Ferguson... Them and Us (Re-post)

[Oscar Carter]

(This is a re-post from my Empower Network Blog)

Ferguson resolve... loose the “them” and “us” in the conversation.

And, of course, that does not only apply to the incidents and conflict in Ferguson alone.  It applies to unrest and conflict throughout the world wherever it exist for whatever reason.

Let’s use race as the subject of this discussion, which by the way, I do not think exist beyond a socially constructed concept society has made up which I believe can be dismantled simply by people choosing to do so.  Do you know the conversations people have had about blondes and brunettes?  What’s the point?

For me, the answer to conflict is simple.  Drum role, HERE IT IS.

Each and every person, at least a critical mass, must resolve, without exception, to respect and honor each other’s points of views, beliefs and opinions about whatever although they may vehemently object and/or disagree. 

THAT IS SIMPLE TO DO

I believe if we start from that fundamental principle in our interactions with each other, we can THEN, AND PERHAPS ONLY THEN have what I describe is a Conversation For Possibility.

That is a conversation that seeks to find and/or inquire into What Works for the parties involved when one or more people threaten or take actions based on their beliefs, interpretations, perceptions, views and opinions that infringe upon another's or others well being or comfort.

That’s it. 

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Oscar Carter
World Transformer

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