About
Greetings! Based on Principle is a blog centered on the idea that all issues can be dissected based on a larger principle. It can be a principle too often overlooked, or a common principle shared by many. There can be so much complexity in conflict and differences of opinion. My hope is that trying to simplify matters can help us find common ground. I will strive to connect each blog to a principle or give the reader an opportunity to connect to a principle that speaks to them.
Rules of Engagement
This is a safe place to talk about the latest and greatest – current events, science, health and fitness, politics – you name it. It can be tough to take emotion out of a discussion we feel passionately about. My intention is not to keep your emotions at bay! On the contrary, I hope to enliven and empower people to share their opinions. We can have a little fun- I just ask you to:
- Refrain from name-calling and profanity
- Be ready to include links to facts referenced
- Consider other conclusions than just your own
- For your safety and mine, don’t use any personally identifiable information in your posts, a.k.a. name, address, date of birth, etc.
We live in a country that prides itself on freedom of speech, and no one should be afraid to use it!
Motives
I like deep conversation and sometimes find myself discussing a topic that I wish I knew more about! Aside from engaging with people and finding common ground, this blog is a place for me to hear myself “speak out loud”, sort of speak. I have a master’s degree in Global Sustainability – not that titles necessarily mean anything – but I’ll do my best to use my education and experience in research to find credible sources for each blog post.
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