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Byline: The Register-Guard
Work toward common goals
This holiday season, let's think of goals we can all work toward.
The Dalai Lama says, "Every religion emphasizes human improvement, love, respect for others, sharing other people's suffering. On these lines every religion has more or less the same viewpoint and the same goal." The Golden Rule of Christianity says, "Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them."
We are all human, with the same basic needs and wants. We must ensure basic needs such as food, water, health care and sanitation; treat people with respect; and give them the jobs and dignity necessary to support their families.
We should all agree that an $8 trillion debt with a $400 million annual interest payment is not good for the country. For 40 years, the Republicans have been pushing for a balanced budget amendment and a line item veto. Now that they have consolidated all power, let's make sure they do this and balance the budget.
We should use reason, scientific findings and the experience of experts to determine policy. Pursue long-term sustainability instead of short-term greed.
In almost every area, prevention costs about a tenth what it costs to react to the problem after it has become a crisis.
We should protect the environment so our children can have a future,...
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