Rushdie has just published a book entitled "Knife" where he recounts and discusses the attack. Earlier this week he appeared on NPR for an interview and to peddle the book. That discussion was quite enlightening and may be available online.
...armed [with a blade] and fueled by a perverted, disproportionate sense of agrievement.
That sums up so much of what makes the news. The protesters were wise to let the man with the machete pass. Can you imagine trying to reason with him, coming to a peaceful agreement? No, because he is totally blinded by his anger and capable only of attack, not engagement with another human being.
Yes, there are certainly situations in which you can de-escalate--and cops should learn this skill--but others where you just cannot concede to violence and unreason. and yes these are complimentary examples of each. if i had thought of it--thanks Susan-- i would have noted and had a stronger piece.
So powerful, Terry--the image of the machete-wielding man in Vermont was a sobering reminder that crazed violence of course happens here as well. The interviews with Rushdie over recent days were illuminating, and I am so glad to have your images and comments to to further illustrate the implications for all of us.
Yes, i have been listening to him on various venue and as almost always, Terry Gross's was the best: probing, curious right to the edge of decency, and prevented from stepping over that line by her own humanity.
Rushdie has just published a book entitled "Knife" where he recounts and discusses the attack. Earlier this week he appeared on NPR for an interview and to peddle the book. That discussion was quite enlightening and may be available online.
Terry Gross's Fresh Air interview was particularly good, I think
...armed [with a blade] and fueled by a perverted, disproportionate sense of agrievement.
That sums up so much of what makes the news. The protesters were wise to let the man with the machete pass. Can you imagine trying to reason with him, coming to a peaceful agreement? No, because he is totally blinded by his anger and capable only of attack, not engagement with another human being.
Yes, there are certainly situations in which you can de-escalate--and cops should learn this skill--but others where you just cannot concede to violence and unreason. and yes these are complimentary examples of each. if i had thought of it--thanks Susan-- i would have noted and had a stronger piece.
I think it's strong as is. Further discussion would only take away from your effective ending.
So powerful, Terry--the image of the machete-wielding man in Vermont was a sobering reminder that crazed violence of course happens here as well. The interviews with Rushdie over recent days were illuminating, and I am so glad to have your images and comments to to further illustrate the implications for all of us.
Yes, i have been listening to him on various venue and as almost always, Terry Gross's was the best: probing, curious right to the edge of decency, and prevented from stepping over that line by her own humanity.
Thanks, I'm going to listen to it.