1) This is what real "family values" and "pro-life" actions look like. It's about love and service, not about manipulation.
2) This is one example of how an ordinary person can make a huge difference in the world. Find something that needs doing and go do it. That's heroism.
[EDIT 2/1/14] Read the lovely poem "Holy Ones" by
siege, inspired by this post. 
Re: Thoughts
February 1 2014, 04:33:53 UTC 7 years ago
i'm not fond of semantic arguments, but i think "family values" has kind of been co-opted as a phrase by the "me and at least 50% of my personal genes" gang.
February 1 2014, 14:03:47 UTC 7 years ago
I've come to the conclusion that those who use phrases like "human values" as a blunt political bludgeon do not have the same perception of meaning. They are often excellent leaders of a far more local type - a throw-back, if you will, to tribal leadership. To a time when it was necessary to kill off or enslave all rival genotypes in order to ensure the survival of the tribe itself. Back then, narrowminded parochial bigotry and prejudice were essential to survival.
It's only a theory, but I really can't figure out any other reason for them to be the way they are. They aren't stupid. Just .... limited.