In my doctoral program I studied U.S. Health Policy and the concept of unintended consequences. Whether in government or life, we can’t anticipate every possible issue that will arise with a change. Some things are minor and easily solved; others are major derailments that may stop a plan entirely. In some cases the unintended consequences have the opposite effect in polarizing everyone against a government initiative.As I see God’s children maligned, persecuted or in any way mistreated, rather than convince me to join in the ridicule, I find myself trying to help.How do I react when I hear of the plight of immigrants from Central America? I taught ESL last Summer at Conexión Américas, and donated money to an organization that does medical work in Central America.How do I react when people are killed in two mosques in New Zealand? I reach out to my local library to learn more on people and their religions hoping to start a dialogue with a stranger.How do I react when I hear of underpri
