When Words Fall Short Ten years ago, a Chicago police officer I knew was convicted of felony perjury, obstruction of justice, and official misconduct. Following his conviction, his girlfriend told the Press, “It was all just a big misunderstanding.” It wasn’t, but often misunderstandings do occur – and with serious consequences. The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw The Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775 ; the start of the American Revolutionary War. Tensions between the American colonists and the British government had been escalating over issues like taxation without representation and colonial autonomy. With no “Second Amendment “ rights in effect so-to-speak, the British decided to impose gun control by confiscating the colonists’ firearms and ammunition in Concord, Massachusetts. The miscommunication or misunderstanding occurred on the morning of Apri...
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