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In the past two weeks
I’ve had a lot of time to think
about important and unimportant things (long story).
I have come to some very basic conclusions
as is my right and obligation.
They may seem obvious to some.
To others they may seem inflammatory.
Deal with it —
say what you want on your own page.
I believe that as humans
we deserve:
UNIVERSAL EQUALITY IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE,
UNIVERSAL ACCESS: TO FOOD, WATER, SHELTER,
MEDICAL TREATMENT AND AVAILABILITY OF MEDICATION,
UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION,
UNIVERSAL FREEDOM OF CHOICE OVER OUR OWN BODIES,
UNIVERSAL FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT,
FREEDOM OF SPEECH,
DEMOCRACY.
These are big issues
that have repercussions in news events
around the world.
I haven’t worked out all the details, yet,
but I have seen a lot of headlines on television
in print media and on the internet.
On our planet
we must eradicate (as much is humanly possible,
as opposed to what is economically viable)
HUNGER
DISEASE
VIOLENCE
HOMELESSNESS
BIGOTRY
WAR
(and others too numerous
to mention).
My neighbor:
MUST NOT starve while I eat,
MUST NOT die of illness while I have access to a cure,
MUST NOT BE CONFINED BY NATIONAL BORDERS
if his life, health, or opportunities
are at risk,
MUST HAVE universal access to the best education
in order to best express his natural abilities,
MUST HAVE equal access to meaningful, rewarding and satisfying employment,
MUST HAVE the freedom to make their own life choices;
these choices MUST NOT be dictated by GOVERNMENT
RELIGION, SOCIETY or self-proclaimed MAJORITIES.
LYNCH MOB DEMOCRACY MUST BE ELIMINATED.
In short, I AM my brother’s keeper.
I WILL treat him as I would prefer to be treated.
I WILL NOT be the cause of abuse,
whether physical, verbal, mental or emotional.
I WILL live my life
according to the best of my potential.
‘NUFF SAID (for now)…
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Dennis Cardiff 
I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award. Go check out my last post at http://www.kaushikksthoughtmachine.wordpress.com
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I like your writing style Be well.
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Right on Dennis. Thanks for liking and following my blog.I admire your challening critical issues. We all need a new moral awareness. When ethical theory finally rests on one basic truth – I am, not my brother’s keeper, as much as “I AM my Brother”, I can begin to focus on the process of acceptance and trust that the outcome of that process will ultimately benefit all.
I’d like to close as Mark Lanesbury said above, Namaste….we are indeed the same.
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Dennis, shout it from the roof tops. We need more than words from politicians. We need actions. Words are cheap as many use them as a prop to get elected. Thanks bro, BTG
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Slow down and notice the person in front of you, and start there.
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Well said.
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And very well said Dennis. It is reaching a crescendo but these things must always come to a head because those that HAVE, are afraid of losing it and will fight for it. Change is a very frightening thing, but if done with integrity and understanding we all win. Namaste
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I couldn’t agree with you more.
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these are great principles, but using war to make the world “safe for democracy”, the mad inheritance of Woodrow Wilson, is an illusion and insanity.
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I am my brother’s keeper. Good word.
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As Gandhi said; there’s enough for everyone’s need but not for everyone’s greed!
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i have never understood – really never
why on this planet of plenty – unlike probably any other in the universe
we have hunger poverty and inequality
something must really be wrong with us
could the universe have created a more perfect and plentiful world?
the answer is greed
with all that plenty
if one person wanted it all
then of course
there never will be enough
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I agree with you, Dennis. Love your neighbour as yourself.
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I taught my 4 sons from childhood…
“Life is not fair.. Deal with it.. Get over it.. Move on..!!”
As a young man I read (somewhere); Within 500 years years, there will be no difference between race, religion, or nationality.
I doubt it. After thousands of years, Humans still haven’t figured it out.
Sad..!!
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A perfect plan for a perfect world! If only . . .
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We each have the ability to help someone, a friend, a neighbor, a colleague, a person on the street. If we each commit to one deed of random kindness each day, this will be a better world.
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