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On One Hand

They say when Harry Truman was the president of the United States he was beset by advisers in every area who always covered themselves -- on the one hand this, on the other hand that...  Finally, in desperation, Truman cried out; 'Aren't there any one-armed economic advisers?'

It is considered an attribute to look at al sides of an issue before making a decision.  Yet, once you have all the available information, make the decision and move on.

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“Between 1305 and the early 1800’s. the House of Taxis ran a form of pony express service all over Europe….   Its couriers clad in blue and silver uniforms, crisscrossed the continent carrying messages between princes and generals, merchants and money lenders.” –Alvin Toffler, The Third Wave We may think we are the first generation consumed by rapid communication but we are not.   Throughout our history it has been a priority. Of course, now in the 21 st century we must ask: are we better or worse for it?