Philosophy 5: Critical Thinking and Composition

Pierce College

Department of History, Philosophy, & Sociology

 

 

 

 

Lecture Notes for: Daryl Davis & the KKK: "'When Two Enemies are Talking, They're Not Fighting': Meet the Black Man who has Made a Career Out of Befriending Members of the KKK"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Davis is credited with dismantling the Maryland KKK because the group's structure 'fell apart' after he began making inroads with the men."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"All these relationships and experiences have been documented in Davis' book, Klan-Destine Relationships, in which he concludes that the best way to break down barriers and improve race relations is for people who disagree to sit down and talk."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"'Invite your enemy to talk - give them a platform to talk because then they will reciprocate,' he said."

 

"'Invite your enemies to sit down and join you."

 

"'One small thing you say might give them food for though, and you will learn.'"

 

"'Establish dialogue. It’s when the talking stops that the ground becomes fertile for fighting.'"

 

"'When two enemies are talking, they're not fighting.'"