(#5928) If you haven't grounded yourself in the principles of democracy then who the fuck are you?

      Life is really easy to understand once you know who you are. If you are a kind decent person then the principles of democracy align with your personality and character. What are the principles of democracy? Here are some basic principles collated from Wikipedia: The freedom of assembly, association, personal property, freedom of and from religion, free speech, citizenship, consent of the governed, voting rights, freedom from unwarranted governmental deprivation of the right to life and liberty, and minority rights. I would add total race and gender equality, equal justice and fairness under the law, and for all the right to the pursuit of happiness without doing harm.
     If you cannot find yourself supporting these democratic principles then that is what is wrong with you. No one should be so irrepairable as to be unable to understand the amazing existence of every human being. But it seems we have too many that are broken in their ability to not only learn of how to correct their illogic but they are not even interested in knowing why they are broken as human beings to begin with. The malignant comfort and safe harbor of being disgruntled and discontent is not enough of an allure to sway me from the times when my happiness is second only to my gratitude. The principles of democracy are my guiding light and for me that light is omnipotent.
     We all get to decide who we are and how we show that. It is our duty to ourselves and life itself to be who we are and not what others tell us to be. We are stronger than that and as well unique enough to want to be our own masters. When we are young and somewhat fearful we are impressionable and trusting but what is often the case that state of innocence invested in others does not reflect our best interests but the best interests through the lens of some other vision. We must learn early that our lives are for us to master. We need help along the way but that help cannot take the form obedience to parameters not ours. Each of our lives is precious and should be lived in a way that expresses that for all of us.