The only good thing about “Sandy” is that it shows clearly that the public and private sectors have a meaningful role to play in our lives. Instead of the name calling and finger pointing by both sides it is high time that real dialogue needs to occur. We can more easily wend our way out of this prolonged recession and address the debt issues once the iron clad positions are softened and we go with the best ideas. I could care less whether it is a Republican or Democratic idea .Cease beating each other up and focus on the challenges. It is amazing what can be achieved when it makes little difference who gets the credit. In my life I have worked in the public and private sectors and have found dedicated persons who care about the common good. It is time for them to reach out with an olive branch so that meaningful change becomes more than a slogan.