This morning, while eating breakfast at the Sofitel Hotel in Seam Reap, Cambodia, I noticed that I had accidentally posted about Milton Friedman, the libertarian economist who is considered the father of the voucher movement. It was in draft form and not ready for posting, but there it was. I personally believe that libertarianism is a high form of selfishness: I’ve got mine, pull up the ladder.
Then I read Yohuru Williams’ wonderful article about the hoax of school choice. I hurriedly posted it, as I had to join my group to learn about noodle making at a family “factory.”
I mistakenly called him Yohuru Friedman, which insults him and compliments the late Milton, who lacked Yohuru’s kindness, compassion, humanity, and yes, keen intellect. Friedman’s intellect worked in service of greed. Yohuru’s works on behalf of the Common good.
Apologies to Yohuru.

Thank You for showing the world the humility of the lost art of apologies !!!! KUDOS to YOU !!!
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I have learned that apology is better than defensiveness
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No apology needed Diane. I am honored to call you a friend and honored to work with you on the board of NPE. And this was hilarious!
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Yohuru, you inspire me.
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He inspired 450 educators last year at the #edxednyc conference as our keynote.
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Not to pile on, but another slip was to write that the article is at The Nation. It’s at The Progressive. But thanks for reading and posting about it anyway. I trust you and all your readers keep up with the great education reporting and commentary The Progressive’s education project is publishing: http://progressive.org/public-school-shakedown
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Jeff,
I really blew it. That was my mind on auto pilot. I corrected the error and tweeted the correct attribution.
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No worries Diane. It’s amazing that with your whirlwind schedule you’re able to keep up with news and your blogging at all.
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Diane was just afraid that she would start getting nasty emails from both sides rather than just one.
But it is worth contemplating which traits would win out in a cross between the two
“Yohuru Friedman”
If Williams crossed with Friedman
Would kindness rule the day?
Or market-driven greedman?
Which trait would hold the sway?
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