Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: How can we have a successful nationalconferenceandrespect the hotel boycott at the same time?

[Doug Chamberlin (chamberlin.doug]

On 5/26/11 10:54 PM, Richart Keller wrote:
> To refer back to my basic message:
> that the problem-solving approach in cohousing communities is fundamentally
> different than the tactics used by the union--much closer to the approach of
> non-violent communication--and that I propose that we respond to the
> fundamental issues raised by the union (oppressive treatment of hotel
> employees) in a way which is consistent with cohousing practice.
I agree completely with Rick. A thoughtful response in concert with your 
own values and practices is more appropriate than a seemingly automatic 
positive response to a request for a boycott.