The divisive politics at play in the United States right now calls all of us to consider our values about how we live and what we do. I thought a lot about this today. These are the values I believe in. I welcome debate and response.
My values:
- I believe we can strive for an equation where everyone on Earth has the opportunity to live a happy, healthy, peaceful life.
- I believe we should do all we can as a people to help people thrive in their daily lives.
- I believe that everyone should have access to nutritious food, clean water/soil/air, healthy recreation, quality education/health care, and warm, welcoming, safe homes and communities.
- I believe that everyone deserves a fair wage and just working conditions for the work they do.
- I believe we have to help those who are vulnerable due to illness, poverty, political unrest, natural disasters and the effects of climate change.
- I believe we have to support innovation that improves and enriches lives and the environment.
- I believe that no one is superhuman and that we all are imperfect. With this in mind, I believe we have to be sensitive to each other's strengths and challenges.
- I believe that investment in public health and education are two of the most powerful investments when it comes to a peaceful, prosperous society.
- I believe in human rights and I believe that if leaders use the lens of what's best for children when making decisions, they will make decisions that benefit all people.
What did I miss? What would you change? What are your values?
