Ultimately, in an impasse, each side fears losing something: In disputes over Gun Control, it is losing more innocent lives vs. losing personal safety and
protection; in disputes over Immigration Reform, it is losing talented people and necessary social contributions of immigrants vs. losing potential American
jobs; in disputes over the Debt Ceiling / Fiscal Cliff, it is losing on - going social programs vs. losing tax money to
excessive interest payments; and, in disputes over Certification for Mediators, it is losing quality control for consumers vs. losing personal / professional autonomy to future regulators.