[Peace-discuss] Cartoon hysteria

[John W.]

At 02:10 PM 2/8/2006, Bob Illyes wrote:

>I agree with Karen regarding this hysteria over some cartoons.
>I saw Hotel Rwanda last night at Channing Murray, and was struck
>by just how much evil is like throwing a switch. Suddenly folks
>who have lived as neighbors started hacking each other to death.
>It is not easy to understand the change in psychology.
>
>I don't think what is going on is different in principle from
>the anti-communist hysteria of the 50s. Once civility has broken
>down, it isn't at all clear how one can reestablish it. It
>becomes its own reason for existence.
>
>Bob


This is true locally, as well as nationally and internationally.  What 
principles can we apply from our recent (and continuing) conflict 
resolution training at WEFT to forestall or heal conflict and restore 
civility in instances where it has broken down?

That is not wholly a rhetorical question.

John Wason

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