Recently a LinkedIn connection, Sarah Kawamura, shared an experience. It was a good reminder about the principles of respect and consent. The experience was also a reminder how easily we can go beyond appropriate boundaries. Even good intentions do not give us license to violate a person’s boundaries and consent. We must recognize and respect…
Today is America’s birthday. In 1776, the Continental Congress declared the American Colonies of Great Britain to be independent. A new nation was born as 13 British Colonies jointly declared their independence and chose to associate and unite together as a National body comprised of individual States. A new nation was born. While birthdays are…
Pop Quiz time! What’s the difference between charitable contributions and taxation? How are flirting and sexual harassment different? What about employment and slavery? Rape and love making? The answer to all of these is the principle of consent. Each person has the right to decide what happens to their body and property. When they agree…
May 15th is International Conscientious Objector Day. Every war has seen protestors and opponents, but a smaller group are those who officially seek conscientious objector status. Conscientious objectors are people who will not kill or serve in combat situations because of deep seated objections. Is “conscientious objector” really the best description of people who feel…