Democracy is not simply a license to indulge individual whims and proclivities. It is also holding oneself accountable to some reasonable degree for the conditions of peace and chaos that impact the lives of those who inhabit ones beloved extended community.
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  • Leadership — Guiding others with vision, integrity, and purpose
  • Peace — The pursuit of harmony, reconciliation, and inner calm

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