I have been at the center of controversy, speaking my mind and fighting for the values in which I am invested. Then let's let the healing begin, from the inside out. In a recent column I called for unified action. The current state of chiropractic will not allow for merger. As soon as it would take place, another organization would form.
Unified action is a different approach.
We do have varying views that require independent representation, but as I have had in-depth communications with ranking members of rival organizations, I have come to learn a few things. First, on a personal level, I really like some of these people, even though I disagree with them on some issues. There are many areas of agreement that have surprised me. I was filled with prejudice thinking they were all alike. Not surprisingly, they felt the same towards me.