I’d also add that, were I to be offering advice to K & E, I’d probably advise taking more time. Reacting aggressively or defensively is all too human when facing the hurricane of a community’s public opinion—and that is probably not in anyone’s best interest. Taking the time to sit with the issues, and later respond more reflectively as you describe, seems advisable.
Stated more eloquently than I could have, SYA.
I’d also add that, were I to be offering advice to K & E, I’d probably advise taking more time. Reacting aggressively or defensively is all too human when facing the hurricane of a community’s public opinion—and that is probably not in anyone’s best interest. Taking the time to sit with the issues, and later respond more reflectively as you describe, seems advisable.