What does it mean to be a good person?

To me being a good person is having a positive impact on those around you and definitely not negatively impacting anyone else.

I try to be conscientious of other people in the world. I think about how my actions affect the people in my community and the world at large. It is realizing that my actions have consequences and doing everything in my power to negate the damage I can cause.

I try to do what I can for the planet. I reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible. I keep my yard and section of the street clear of any debris that could hinder anyone else. I have taken in animals who have needed a home. I love them and care for them. I vote for the betterment of my community and country and encourage others to do the same.

I am against infringing others’ rights to their freedom to live their lives. We all deserve privacy, healthcare, for adults to love other consenting adults, and the peace of mind to believe that one will not be a victim of violence.

I think to truly be a good person, you have to put aside yourself and your own needs and understand that other people have needs as well. That not everything in the world is about you. We are here today to lift each other up and move forward into the future. Poverty, disease, and greed should not be allowed to run rampant. To be good is to care about others and believe that everyone and everything in our world deserves the right to exist, to prosper, and find happiness.