Monday, March 4, 2024

National Governors Association "Disagree Better" initiative

Email to Samford suggesting Disagree Better event
From: Rob Shattuck <rdshatt@aol.com>
To: "amcewan@samford.edu" <amcewan@samford.edu>; mwithers@samford.edu <mwithers@samford.edu>; jcobia@samford.edu <jcobia@samford.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 05:18:48 PM CST
Subject: Samford should have a National Governors Association "Disagree Better" event
Dear Dr. Ewan, Dr. Witherspoon, and Dr. Cobia:
The National Governors Association is pursuing a "Disagree Better" initiative per Disagree Better - National Governors Association (nga.org). The predicate of the initiative is that:
"Americans are deeply concerned and exhausted by the hyperpartisanship and polarization in our country, and rightly so. We’ve forgotten how to persuade without hating each other. But our nation’s history shows there’s a better way, and we all need to re-learn how to Disagree Better."
At a Colorado event in November, Disagree Better speakers explored the question of: "What Do Universities Owe Democracy? " Disagree Better Speakers Explore the Question: What Do Universities Owe Democracy? - National Governors Association (nga.org)
There was a Disagree Better event at Millsaps College last month. Disagree Better with AF Southeast , Millsaps College, Jackson, 27 February 2024 (stayhappening.com)
Samford should consider having a Disagree Better event as part of Samford's "Listening, Speaking and Teaching" series.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rob Shattuck

Email to WVUA seeking suggestions for University of Alabama event
From: Rob Shattuck <rdshatt@aol.com>
To: Kay Norred <knorred@wvua23.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 06:35:11 PM CST
Subject: Suggestions for National Governors Association "Disagree Better" event?
Hello Kay.
I only yesterday learned of the Disagree Better - National Governors Association (nga.org) initiative.
I am very impressed with this NGA initiative, and I would like to see if there can be a Disagree Better event in Alabama.
Do you have any suggestions for contacting the University of Alabama to urge the holding of such an event?
Thanks.
Rob Shattuck

Email to WAAY seeking suggestions for UAH event
From: Rob Shattuck <rdshatt@aol.com>
To: Mike Wright <mwright@waaytv.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 06:41:29 PM CST
Subject: Suggestions for National Governors Association "Disagree Better" event?
Hello Mike.
I only yesterday learned of the Disagree Better - National Governors Association (nga.org) initiative.
I am very impressed with this NGA initiative, and I would like to see if there can be a Disagree Better event in Alabama.
Do you have any suggestions for contacting UAH to urge the holding of such an event?
Thanks.
Rob Shattuck Email to UAH re "Is Sen. Katie Britt turbocharging division in Alabama?"
From: Rob Shattuck <rdshatt@aol.com>
To: nick.jones@uah.edu <nick.jones@uah.edu>; kristina.hendrix@uah.edu <kristina.hendrix@uah.edu>
Cc: Mike Wright <mwright@waaytv.com>; dmccain@al.com <dmccain@al.com>
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2024 at 04:48:10 PM CDT
Subject: Is Sen. Katie Britt turbocharging division in Alabama? - Have a Disagree Better event at UAH
Dear Dr. Jones and Ms. Hendrix:
Following on my emailing in November, I wish to call to your attention the Disagree Better initiative of the National Governors Association, website Disagree Better - National Governors Association (nga.org).
Per Disagree Better – Meetings and Events - National Governors Association (nga.org), there have been bipartisan Disagree Better events in Colorado and New Hampshire, plus one at Millsaps College last month (Disagree Better with AF Southeast , Millsaps College, Jackson, 27 February 2024 (stayhappening.com)).
The above subject line asks the question: Is Sen. Katie Britt turbocharging division in Alabama?
I think she is.
If that is true, perhaps it is the case Sen. Britt consciously desires to turbocharge division in Alabama.
If that is not her desire, Sen. Britt should, at this juncture, want to contribute to bridging the partisan divide, which she could do by participating in a Disagree Better event, such as at UAH.
Please consider pursuing the idea of a Disagree Better event at UAH and extending an invitation to Sen. Britt to participate.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rob Shattuck
Mountain Brook
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