We cannot stop the clock of history from ticking; we cannot impede the logic of capitalism, but we can and must move from dumb (Industrial Age) growth to smarter (Creative Age) growth--growth that fully utilizes human capabilities, that makes us happier, that provides more and better experiences, and more purpose and meaning in our lives, not just more stuff.
We should no more unnecessarily tamper with our citizens' data than we should impede their ability to vote.
"Iran is raising the ante by saying, 'We don't have the military capability to completely close it, but we can impede traffic,'" said Nader.
We would impede, not encourage, children's access to potentially harmful foods.
In fact, we may impede our children's physical development by unconsciously coaching our budding Olympiads into becoming long-term couch potatoes with iPads and TV controls in hand.
Whether it's promoting what should be universally welcomed initiatives like HIV prevention or providing Cubans with access to basic communications tools, we only impede our own goals by tying them to regime change policies like the Helms-Burton Act.
If we dismiss them as part of an evil totalitarian block that we must "argue" (how?) against, we could well impede the democratic progress we hope will come from the Arab Spring TRAUB: I agree altogether with Ian.
We are allowed (in small groups) to march around with our signs so long as we don't impede traffic (including pedestrian traffic) we are also allowed to leaflet along the streets including at the entrances that border on the public rather than the private street.
"We're impeding traffic," my sister soon observed as we watched Javiar bringing first class passengers their drinks.
And if we can't lead, we should not impede progress: If the Obama administration isn't willing to help broker a deal that matches the reality of climate science with the needs of communities most affected by -- but least responsible for -- climate change, then it should get out of the way and let the rest of the world tackle this crisis without delay.
