My morning schedule is off due to what might be labeled “moderate oversleeping.” I’m usually up between four and five and, believe it or not, it takes all of that preparation time for my brain to be ready to form words I’m comfortable putting out into the world.
I don’t usually do this, but I’m just going to rant a bit. You have been warned.
“One Size Fits All!”
Have you ever seen this claim for a product? Has it ever, ever been true?
I am frustrated this morning with the practice of blaming everything on one particular cause or claiming that your one solution will solve all problems. The proponents of this approach are zealous.
My opinion: this does not help.
We cannot have one balanced discussion about classroom overcrowding (or many other local topics) without someone uttering the word “developer” and derailing it. It’s no longer a discussion. It’s the equivalent of what happens when someone yells “Fire!” in a crowded theater.
Then we have those who are sure that the only solution to problems on their side of town is to snatch away opportunity on the other side of town. The only solution.
I don’t believe it. I don’t believe that there’s just one cause for blame or just one solution for what you want.
One size does not fit all.
After awhile these claims begin to feel like the ubiquitous ads on YouTube for that “viral, miracle pink salt treatment that works just like Ozempic!” Loud, relentless, and almost impossible to believe.
I’m not suggesting that there’s anything disingenuous about this. I think that these folks are sincere in their beliefs. I, too, am sincere. And I would like to respectfully disagree with them.
It’s never just one thing. I wonder if we could learn more and do more good if we took a step back and tried to learn how all the pieces fit together.
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