Guest guest Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 http://www.politicsofhealth.org/ The Power of Truth: Obviously, being able to articulate a common set of values does not solve all the problems. Eloquent political rhetoric is frequently a smoke screen for a set of less noble agendas. Indeed, almost every collective atrocity one can name has been justified by appeals to righteousness, purity, patriotism and other high sounding ideals. Nevertheless, it is significant that when a government or political group chooses to deviate from those human values that people all over the world collectively affirm, the deviation can only be maintained by a deliberate miss-representation of reality. Truth is power. It needs only a forum from which to be heard. Public opinion is power. The deceit, lies and more subtle forms of dissimilation by which inhuman policies are justified and facilitated can be exposed. Our leaders can be held accountable to policies that really do further those values to which they give lip service. Aggressive and effective non-violent action in the service of human health and well-being is possible. http://pets.care2.com/ http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com " It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument. " -- William G. McAdoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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