Tag: respect
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Who Decides What We’re Worth?
I was stunned to read how Michelle Carte had encouraged her boyfriend, Conrad Roy III, to commit suicide in 2014. Convicted of involuntary manslaughter, she could be sentenced to twenty years in prison. The American Civil Liberties Union has denounced the conviction, saying it violates her right to free speech. When is enough enough?…
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What Do We Do Now?
Yesterday the American people elected the 45th President of the United States. President Donald Trump. Many have been shocked, dismayed and overwhelmed by the results. Many are angered by the results. They’re fearful of what this could mean for us as a country. The campaign trail has come to an end. The glitz and glitter…
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Has Anybody Seen My Old Friend Martin?
We live in a world of rich diversity. I’ve got friends from a variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, experiences and cultures. What I love about all of my friends is that they’re different from me. If I spent time with just me for long, I’d get bored and lonely. My personal dysfunctions would escalate dramatically. If…
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Soap Slap!
I have a passion for soap that comes out in a foamy cloud. It’s like a party for my hands. Mash it. Fluff it. Shape it. Play with it. Frankly it’s more fun to wash your hands the requisite amount of time–singing “Mary Had a Little Lamb”–when it feels more like play than hygiene. It’s…