RESPECT

Respect is such a simple word but carries with it soooo much meaning.  We need to respect each other, the planet, our government, other governments, the world we leave in, the things we purchase, the things we own, people's beliefs, etc.

Respect is so important that without it we will doom ourselves and this planet.  Teach our children respect, teach them to honor themselves and each other.  Aretha Franklin had a beautiful song about R-E-S-P-E-C-T.  If you can find the song play it for your children because somewhere along they way we have lost this.

Animals should not be abused whether they are pets or for consumption.  Trees, grass, vegetables, flowers, etc. should be protected.  Stop littering this planet, teach people to pick up after themselves.  It will make the world a much healtier place to live in.

Don't let anyone pollute the oceans or our atmosphere.  This is a total lack and disrespect for mother nature.  Don't let it happen the power to change the world is in our hands.  We don't need more laws and regulations to make us do what we should already be doing.  No one can legislate behaviour.  We must be taught by our families to RESPECT the world we live in.  I don't want my children or grandchildren to live in a world where everything they do or think is legislated by the government.  

Her in the U.S.  the government is "by the people and for the people".  Government is a tool not the way we let other people control our behaviour.  Teach respect and non of the government interference will be necessary, nor should it.

I RESPECT YOU!