Yoshie writes:
> Human beings always change
Here we will disagree. I am convinced more each day that most people change only with great reluctance.
> . . . so it's not that you can trust a leader just because he
agrees to do something, and it's not that there is no hope if he
doesn't agree right away.
But it is always a good strategy to get agreement up front so that you then have a chit in your favor as time progresses.
I think this is even more important when you are dealing with individuals who claim a religious authority or mandate.
Brian Dauth Queer Buddhist Resister