A LITTLE STORY ABOUT DESMOND TUTU

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Originally posted by thewbird at A LITTLE STORY ABOUT DESMOND TUTU

http://thewoundedbird.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-little-story-about-desmond-tutu.html

In his book Engaging the Powers, Walter Wink discusses the use of humor and wit in conflict situations and tells the following story about Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa:

Sometimes wit can have a barb, as when Bishop Desmond Tutu was walking by a construction site on a temporary sidewalk the width of one person.  A white man appeared at the other end, recognized Tutu, and said, "I don't give way to gorillas."  At which Tutu stepped aside, made a deep sweeping gesture, and said, "Ah yes, but I do."

Now isn't that just like dear Tutu?