Passion and Compromise: Why the need?

During the presentations this week on Reconstruction, it was very interesting to see what different groups focused on fixing the most.  For example, some groups focused on fixing the economy while others worked more on the rights of the freedmen.  Our group focused primarily on the economy, trying to create a stable working environment for everyone, and figuring that equal rights would come shortly thereafter.  But what made the groups choose these most important topics?

I know that in my mind, the economy is very important.  I enjoy learning about the carrots and sticks that the government can use to manipulate people and businesses.   I know that others are passionate about equal rights and are fascinated by the treatment of different groups throughout history.  However, I believe that a plan with only one aspect in mind will fail.  It is necessary to have a compilation of different facets of reconstruction and rebuilding in order for it to succeed.  By using our passions we can make something great, but by combining them with others and compromising them within reason, we can think up something great, that may actually work!