Principles to Practice

I heard the actor George Clooney say he was raised with this mindset:

"Challenge people in power and defend people with less power."

Seems like two good principles to me!

I'm half way through the book "Oath and Honor" by Liz Cheney and it is very clear that the first principle from Clooney's family was not--and still is not--taken seriously when it comes to politics.
 
The intimate details of what happened leading up to the January 6th attempted takeover is a real eye-opener. You should read it, no matter what party you favor. It is a thought-provoking read.

Still today, too many people bow down to people in power, regardless of whether they deserve their respect, and in the process, they throw away their personal integrity. I'll never understand it. How can one's position and power be more important than honesty and doing the right thing for the common good?

Cheney's book offers a first-hand account of the lies and scheming that took place as the false idea that our election was stolen, was promoted; unfortunately, the same playbook is still being used today.

Cheney's strong focus is on the importance of adhering to the Constitution to protect our Democracy and the danger of leadership run amok. Her book offers a serious warning that we need to be paying attention to in this election year.

The second Clooney family "rule," "defend people with less power" is an essential part of just being human. Defending the vulnerable and giving them a voice is a sound principle.

Who do you know that needs your voice to lift them up?

Janet Cassidy
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