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Resourceful, personable and dedicated progressive advocate adept at skillfully using privileges to make space for marginalized groups. Established organizer renowned for distinguished performance as an employee, volunteer, activist and consultant. Ability to leverage engaging communication skills to build lasting relationships with community partners, fostering growth and strengthening an organization’s reputation. Natural relationship-builder recognized for effective leadership across diverse communities, serving gracefully under pressure in complex circumstances. Jackie L. Craig, M.S. Ed. - Counselor Education

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Human Beings Are Not Disposable

Admittedly, my sense of humor has a broad range; however, my comfort threshold becomes less lenient when communication implies that there are human beings who are disposable. 

Disposable humans because they lack knowledge, are hateful... are different in some way than you or me. No human, no matter how far they differ in opinion, culture, or any other factor is disposable. 

Picture from - TheHumanityProject.com

As a society, we can do much better (myself included) if we remind ourselves of this before we "rage" against a person instead of an idea we disagree with. 

Being passionate about a cause, no matter how just the cause, is not an excuse to attack another human. Attack the idea, share your frustration through humor and other means of communication you are comfortable with.

I challenge myself and others to disagree respectfully. Humans have plenty in common, even as we disagree on multiple issues. For me, the real challenge will be doing so while preserving my healthy sense of humor. 

Peace to you and yours - Jackie
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