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I'm no expert on raising children, but as a former teacher, I have given the subject considerable thought and I offer the following for consideration. The three cardinal virtues to focus on developing are: (1) gratitude, (2) kindness, (3) respect. Have the child keep a journal of daily actions toward these three, The daily journal could contain actions in these areas: GRATITUDE To parents for teaching, nurturing, providing (a great variety of goods and services) To teachers a

For those who oppose DEI, you must be for denial, inequality, and exclusion-- "denial" because diversity is a fact in our history. We are a nation of many diverse peoples. If you oppose equity, you favor inequality. If you oppose inclusion, you favor exclusion.

If you oppode DEI, you oppose diversity,equity, and inclusion. So you favor homogeneity , inequality, and exclusion. Is that right?

The Trump Administration has been running a television ad which is clearly Republican and paints the Democratic opposition as a threat to America, paid for with tax dollars. This is disgusting on so many levels.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." This is arguably the most consequential sentence ever written in the English language, but what does in really mean. It certainly was not a statement of fact for the signers of the Declaration at the time. It became an aspirational statement which guided the nation a

Never compromise core principles but respect the core principles of others. Honest, respectful compromise will produce progress for all.

Standing united in purpose that all people are equal, that we can honor and respect everyone, that we are a decent and kind people who will not be deluded by fear mongering, this is what makes us uniquely American. Let's not lose that which makes America a light onto the world.

Gratitude + kindness + respect = Wisdom

For everyone who wants a break from our crazy world, I suggest my favorite feelgood movie THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY.

Make America Normal Again (maybe in November 2028?)

"A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do." Wouldn't it be nice if all our government official took this pledge and meant it?

The number 1 cause of death for adolescents in the USA is not traffic accidents anymore. It is firearms.