We the People …
THE IMPORTANCE OF AGREEING TO DISAGREE
Once upon a time, in a land far away, a country was founded by a bunch of humble people looking for a better life. These ordinary people grew tired of a distant king’s rules and taxes and decided to take a bold stand. You may remember them, they threw tea into the harbor, signaling their frustration and desire for independence. They had a revolutionary idea: That regular people could think for themselves and govern their own lives. They called it Democracy, and it meant, “Rule by the People.” They believed that when ordinary folks talk, they generate remarkable ideas and can be their own leaders. These ordinary people talked and talked. Even after a long day of work, they never stopped talking. With the advent of printing presses, their words reached even more people and new ideas were created and talked about. Ideas flowed freely and began to spread from countless minds, not just the king’s. Of course, the king tried to silence them.
But, the spread of ideas was like a wildfire, and they could not be contained. The king sent troops in bright red coats. However, the determined little nation stood its ground, and the king’s efforts ultimately failed. These citizens often disagreed, sometimes heatedly, but they found a way to compromise. They wrote down their agreements on paper, beginning with “We the People,” ensuring that everyone could keep talking and even disagreeing. Word of this revolutionary idea spread, attracting people from all over the world. Many of these newcomers were tired, poor, and hungry, but they were welcomed to the table. A statue was erected to greet them, inviting them to “breathe free.” Of course, the journey wasn’t always smooth. At one point, their disagreements led to a bloody civil war. But in the aftermath, they mended their wounds and continued talking.
Over time, life became easier with modern conveniences like refrigerators, air conditioners, and televisions. Gradually, they talked less to each other and more to the people on the screens. Then, one day in September, tragedy struck, and for a brief moment, they remembered the power of coming together despite their differences. But soon, they returned to their comfortable lives and the voices they agreed with, forgetting the profound idea that had once united them: the agreement to disagree. This foundational principle was what made their country special. As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, let us remember the importance of conversation and community. By embracing our differences and continuing to talk, we can honor the legacy of those early Americans who dared to dream of a nation built on the power of ideas, talking, and disagreeing. Happy Fourth of July.
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from London. I went to look at it, and when I came home, my wife said, “You didn’t buy that thing, did you?”
“No, Honey, I didn’t buy it. You did! It’s in your name!”
“What?” she said. “You need to get rid of that thing fast!”
As it turned out, I had the double-decker bus for 15 years. I had it completely rebuilt, and it was a source of great joy for me and a symbol of our firm at community events. It was registered in my wife’s name the whole time. After that, I had to promise her there would be no more vehicle surprises. “I don’t want to be surprised with anything!” Marjorie told me. “From now on, we talk about your purchases in advance!” If I land in the doghouse, I always apologize and say, “It’s never going to happen again.” And my wife knows, deep down, that it’s probably going to happen again. But she accepts me with all my faults. I am just waiting for the one time my wife makes a mistake that lands her in the doghouse. After 26 years of marriage, I am still waiting.
–Carmen Dellutri
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