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STAR ALLIANCETM

FOUNDATION FOR ALL

* A Citizens' Foundation of Knowledge & Inspiration,
Promoting "Quality-of-Life Peace Ethics for All" since 1985 *

People's Civic Declaration for Peace

Global Principles to Guide Ethical, Sustainable, Joyful Lives & Societies

          We People Everywhere, towards our own, highest & best interests: adopt & resolve to renew always the following key social intentions. · Individually & collectively, we shall strive to reduce ill will & all unkind, unethical, negligent, & harmful behaviors -- with their staggering, collective costs in unacceptable risk; unnecessary pain & suffering; violence in its many forms; resentment, isolation, waste of opportunity, & loss of irreplaceable life, resources, & time! · We shall endeavor to attain the best, most sustainable outcomes for everyone from any situation! · We shall empower more harmonious relationships & communities everywhere -- culturing more perfect security, wisdom, fairness, genuine friendships & love for everyone! · We shall promote & strive continually to achieve holistic health · productive, social & economic justice · responsible, creative freedoms · quality & equality of human rights & educational opportunity · fair competition · individual & shared prosperity · & supportive physical, emotional, social, intellectual, & spiritual environments for all!

          Towards these our ambitious goals; let us establish sustainable, civic alliances of education & commitment to Communicate, Cooperate, & Celebrate with good will & integrity, according to all our "Highest Common Ideals!" Let us encourage universal understanding & practice of these foundational social values for peace! Let us employ in this endeavor: responsible & responsive institutions everywhere -- including public & private education & free media -- aspiring and acting toward the highest possible levels & scope of public service. · And let us cherish one, overarching goal: ever more peaceful, healthy, & sustainable qualities of life, progress, & happiness for all!

          Ever to guide us: We Declare these "Highest Common Ethics, Principles, States, & Ideals for Peace!" And we commit to ally our intelligence, will power, resources, & time: to culturing & practicing them to the best of our ability in holistic balance and proportion -- & to sharing responsibilities & benefits equitably amongst everyone -- so better to attain them & all our harmonious goals, in this & future generations!

          Among the primary & branching Ideals we seek to realize in wholeness are: · True Love, Mutual Acceptance, Security, & Dignity · Fulfillment of other, basic Human Needs for each & all, including · Healthy Environment(s) · Clean Air, Water, Nutrition, & Space · Education for universal life skills * The Golden Rule · "Doing No Harm" · "Safety First" · Alert, Clear, Intelligent, Expanded Awareness & Inner Calm · Clarity of Thinking & Logical Reasoning · Universal Self-&-Mutual: Good Will, Respect, Integrity, Appreciation, Harmony, & Peace · Courtesy · Humility · Patience · Compassion · Apology · & Forgiveness; · "Unity of Understanding" · Dedication to Truth · Honesty & Accuracy in Observation, Listening, Speech & Comment · Openness · Straightforwardness · Tact · Respect of Proper Limits & Boundaries · Good Judgment · Transparency · Accountability · Constructive Discipline · Appropriate Flexibility · Maintaining clear, fair agreements -- or renegotiating them clearly & honorably · Personal Privacy · Good Humor · Kindness · Mutual Help & Sharing · Excellence & Pride in Education, Good Behavior, & Fulfilling Work · Gratitude · Personal & Social Security · Law, Order, Traditions, & Behavior in Harmony with Natural Law & a Joyful Culture of Peace · Productive Justice (over mere punishment) · Fair Play & Fair-ness · Strong, Healthy Skepticism & Caution · Healthy Confidence & Trust · Thrift & Conservation · Creative Freedoms, Joys & Spontaneity anchored in Sustaining Responsibilities · Responsible Ethics in Media, Citizen's Media, & all the Professions · Courage · Duty · Service · Sacrifice · Teamwork for the Common Good; · Generosity · Respect for Life's Wholeness · Mutually Consensual, Genuine, Fulfilling Intimacy among partners responsible to one another & the Needs of Children & Society · Intelligent delay of gratification (governed chiefly by self & mutual respect, health, & common sense) · Efficient Conflict Prevention, Resolution, & Transformation without violence (or any undue suffering) facilitated by all parties' attention to: · Preventive Care · Commitment to & regular, refreshing review of all these Ethical Principles & Ideals · Acknowledging & Accepting historical & present realities, yet Transcending them & stimulating creativity, via: · Deep Conscious Rest · Plentiful Sleep & other healthy "breaks between takes" · Careful sobriety, alertness, & vigilance around all serious subjects & responsibilities · Tolerance & Appreciation of Nonviolent Diversity & Social Dissent · Avoiding unfounded assumptions & prejudices · Seeking & accepting outside Intervention & Mediation when necessary · Wishing & Actively Working toward Good Results consistent with ALL these Ideals, & Aiming at: Excellent, lasting Healing & Health · Friendships · Progress · Renewal · &: Happiness for ALL who commit & give their consistent best -- as "Citizen Stars" -- to these timeless "Stars:" an entire "galaxy" of essential principles for lively peace!

©2009 STAR ALLIANCETM a 501c3 citizens' initiative; DBA: STAR ALLIANCE FOUNDATION FOR ALL * 2010 November 4th Edition * "Integrative Author:" Peter Bruce DuMont * Inquiries: 510-540-8887; or: * P.O. Box 11125, Berkeley, California 94712 * PeterDuMont@STARALLIANCE.org (Regrettably, e-mail replies not guaranteed.) * www.STARALLIANCE.org * A 501©3 nonprofit organization. Gifts welcome! U.S. IRS # 94-2975770.