True compassion is based on respect, not condescending pity.
From now on anyone seeking leadership in this country, in any institution, you commit to this basic code of love or you forfeit your right to our support.
“It’s hard for me to understand a culture that not only hates and fights his brothers, but even attacks nature and abuses her. Man must love all creation or he will love none of it. Love is something you and I must have, because our spirit feeds upon it, Without love...
“What is important is not constantly achieving great results, if I can help at least one person to have a better life, that already justifies the offering of my life.” Pope Francis
We have to stop justifying our fearful reasons to not love each other. Once you demonize your enemy, a whole range of hateful actions get put on the table.
You think you’re progressive? What’s more progressive than love as the foundation of our collective lives; not just the government, but every human institution.