So conversation is an important and essential component in overcoming divisive issues. Of course, reaching reasonable solutions isn’t possible without first entering into dialoge and conversation, even with sides we don’t agree. I hope that President Obama’s presidency will awaken a sense of dialogue and conciliation not only within political spectrums but in numerous different sectors throughout our Church and our world. Just a few days ago I read in article from America Magazine that described Obama as a genuinely Vatican II President, who sees diaglogue as one of the most fundamental skills and resources in crafing peace as well as confronting domestic and international issues. Hopefully the leaders of the Church can once again recognize how necessary dialoge is, FROM BOTH SIDES! Thanks Kate for bringing up such a pertinent and relavent point!