Thanks for this Michael, at a time when we put a premium on unshakeable certainty and unwarranted conviction, nuanced and genuinely reflective pieces like this are much too rare.
I grew up in Northern Ireland during the 30 years of The Troubles (what a euphemism) and arguments only from root cause or from responsibility were rife on all sides. These arguments are self serving, of course, and pointing the finger of blame is always easier and more useful than honestly engaging in the complexity of the whole situation.
Thanks for this Michael, at a time when we put a premium on unshakeable certainty and unwarranted conviction, nuanced and genuinely reflective pieces like this are much too rare.
I grew up in Northern Ireland during the 30 years of The Troubles (what a euphemism) and arguments only from root cause or from responsibility were rife on all sides. These arguments are self serving, of course, and pointing the finger of blame is always easier and more useful than honestly engaging in the complexity of the whole situation.
Thanks for your comment. I see the need always to assess and rethink. And weigh. Everything is too complex for black and white assessments.