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The Sound of One Hand Clapping - Matthew Cooke
The answer to an ancient Buddhist riddle, "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" We often talk about our rights and less so of our obligations, though they go hand in hand. Recognizing that politics is self-care.... and in the spirit of health and balance... rather than always using