Should rules be bent sometimes?

How would you feel if your best friend was taken away from you by the government in the city you lived in? Unfortunately a young autistic boy is facing this problem because his city council has removed his 80 – pound best friend Loopey, who just so happens to be a pig. Do you believe that the city should get rid of this rule completely? Or possibly should the city grant a special right for the young boy and allow him to keep the pig? Or do you believe that the city is completely right in what it’s doing?

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Truth and Reconciliation

This week let's talk about Truth and Reconciliation. This is a peacemaking policy that has been used in various nations torn by civil war around the globe. Take some time to look over the following links. As you read/watch the information that is linked here what do you think? You might want to also think about last week's discussion of Compassionate Release. Do you seen any connections? Differences? Do you feel differently about this than you did about Compassionate Release? Why or why not?

For the sake of discussion, be sure to mention where you are getting the information that supports your opinion. This will enable everyone else in the conversation to more easily respond to you.

Wikipedia: Truth and Reconciliation Commission (South Africa)

- The Official Truth and Reconciliation website

- Record of Amnesty results and hearings

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Sierra Leon

BBC: Truth Commission report: At a glance