I recently served on a committee that was tasked with making a recommendation regarding a future course of action. Another individual who sat on that committee made a statement that a week later I still find very profound - (to paraphrase, since I didn't write it down exactly) As we ponder our recommendation, we need to acknowledge that our decision will have the potential to impact the lives of individuals. This is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly.
This got me wondering how often do our elected or appointed officials take the time to consider the impact that their decisions or recommendations will have on the lives of the many individuals unknown to them and not just how a decision will benefit a few? And more importantly, how often do each of us take the time to thoughtfully consider how our decisions will impact the lives of others?
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