The virtues of honesty and truth are being ignored
OPINION — The liberal group-think script professes compassion and self-esteem. However, deeper into their narratives they make the demand that others must subordinate their own self-esteem/values to adopt their ideological preferences. Isn’t government’s function to be fair and assist all people with “their choices,” not ignore them and covertly restrict their options?
Fairness is one of many virtues that contribute to leading a moral life. Fairness requires a sense of understanding born out of mutual respect for all living beings. It’s impossible to be civil without holding moral virtues. Kindness, fairness and respect are being routinely slaughtered inside various forms of media narratives. There has been mild or no consequences for those that twist facts, express a deranged style of hate or just plain lie. The routine violators of truth are often the media mouthpieces of cable TV that unfairly sensationalize narratives for ratings.
If a sports player breaks the rules the consequence of their unfair conduct is disqualification. Repeat offenders get suspended then permanently barred for continuing bad behavior or cheating. Bad behavior has consequences.
Political bureaucrats use the shield of free speech to break the rules, lie and cheat, knowing the consequences of their unfair conduct is naught. Politicians so accustomed to cheating the system, they were elected to protect, eventually can become blind to equality and fairness.
Electing politicians is like hiring a temporary contractor. You want them to show up every day and work to execute your plan; not construct their own ideology. Many politicians trade the responsibility of temporary public service into a permanent lucrative career.
The virtues of honesty and truth are being ignored by old guard politicians and first-time candidates that make promises they know they can’t deliver. Their virtue set lacks kindness, fairness, and respect for the citizens they were elected to serve.
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