The complex problems we face won’t be solved by “bumper sticker debates”.

Likewise, we should abandon the notion that a single legislative act can permanently deal with any complex problem.

Impatient children think like that.  They want solutions now—right now!

Adults understand that a carefully planned, step-by-step approach to solving a complex problem is oftentimes the only thing that works.

“A journey of three thousand miles is begun by a single step.” — Laotzu

“Patience obtains all things.” —  Egyptian proverb