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Mark Archambault's avatar

Jim, this is one of your most important pieces, all the more for its simplicity. We should look at all 'political' events in light of whether it promotes or degrades human dignity.

Jim Stewartson's avatar

Thanks. This one came rushing out all at once. I had never really thought deeply about what dignity actually means. When you break it down, it’s basically the agreement that holds up society. “I am worthy, regardless of my status. Or yours.” When that breaks down, bad things happen.

Fastball Fredo's avatar

Jim, you’re writing today merely reenforce the behavior as described by Dr. Bandy Lee and Ruth Ben Ghiat. I’m always drawn to the quote that if we lose empathy we lose our Democracy.. at the bottom of your piece you basically state the same. Thanks Jim, really appreciate your writing…

BabZ's avatar
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Yes, and why in 2014 Ukraine it was the Revolution of Dignity that the people demanded as their right.

Jonji's avatar

Human dignity, and mockery! Take them seriously, but openly make big fun of them ✊🏼

Matthew Ward's avatar

May he be booed everywhere he speaks.

Gari Gold Richardson's avatar

Most important thing you said was about each of us not relinquishing our dignity. It can’t be taken only given. Don’t.

Odilia's avatar

I see anti-dignification everywhere. Sad mess…

more cowbell's avatar

💕💕💕🔥

Blue Moon Pie's avatar

Another deep, insightful piece. Thanks Jim. Undignified at the least. He’s so obviously sick, depraved and evil. At this point, these qualities ooze out of everything about him. I can only very rarely bear to watch or listen to him.