Jeffrey Clark and J.D. Gerber
Recorded
August 14, 2023
Archived
August 14, 2023
50:23 minutes
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Id:
osh000038
Description
One Small Step conversation partners Jeff Clark (60) and J.D. Gerber (74) talk about smaller government, being a libertarian, a humanist and a Viet Nam War era conscientious objector.Subject Log / Time Code
JD Gerber (JD) talks about his work with Braver Angels and why he’s participation in One Small Step.
Jeff Clark (Jeff) talks about being on the zoning board of a small community. He is also a crossing guard.
JD talks about his change from a Mennonite to a Humanist.
JD talks about his political beliefs, being a fiscal conservative but a social liberal: we must meet the needs of all not just the wealthy.
Jeff says his political views are smaller government. He thinks the government often makes things worse and most problems can be solved by the private sector and directly by people.
Jeff gives an example of how he started a business and government regulations made it difficult. He talks about how government assistance comes with strings attached.
Jeff considers himself a Libertarian but hesitates to use the term because people attached negative connotations.
JD feels that liberals can be absolutist and feel their view is the inly correct one. He wants to be open minded.
JD talks about being a conscientious objector during the Viet Nam war.
Jeff talks about the influence of his wife and dad.
JD talks about the influence. of the teacher who helped him file as a conscientious objector during the Viet Nam war. He says he grew up with an inferiority complex and his teacher helped him find his path.
JD hopes the future will include more dialogue like One Small Step.
Jeff feels if people talk the full range of possibilities are open up.
Participants
- Jeffrey Clark
- J.D. Gerber