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Changes in the media landscape have produced a spectrum of choices, but it has also produced a divergence in cultural experiences. There are, however,  two common values that our nation has always had since its inception: [[Liberty]] and [[Justice]]. Everyone here has those two values. If someone in the U.S. doesn't believe in [[Liberty]] and [[Justice]], they're living in the wrong country. The {{SITENAME}} is guided by those two common values, which are also commonly referred to as [[Freedom]] and [[Fairness]].

[[Integrity]] and [[Compassion]] are other values that are widely held, but which have waned from time to time, and are currently<noinclude> lacking in our governing institutions. The {{SITENAME}} seeks to restore [[Liberty]] and [[Justice]] while implementing changes to our government which encourage [[Compassion]] and [[Integrity]].

We also value our democracy. [[Democracy]] is the form of government that we have always had — government by the [[People]]. The type of [[Democracy]] we have is a [[Republic]], a system largely run by representatives who, for the most part, are [[Suffrage|Elected]] by the people. The {{SITENAME}} does not intend to change that. In fact, the current revision of {{SITENAME}} includes the same three branches of government we have today.

Other principles are derivative of those values and of the system of government that support them. For example, [[Transparency]] is required to to assure the [[Integrity]] of the government; broad [[Participation]] by an [[Education|Educated]] and [[Freedom of press|Informed]] population is required so that the actions of the government reflect the will of the people (''by the people''); and a [[Compassion|Compassionate]] society develops policies that promote [[Happiness]] and [[Basic assistance|Assist]] those who are in need, while preserving freedom and fairness. The protection of our [[Rights]] assures the protection of our [[Liberty]]; and in order to prevent aggressors from taking away our [[Freedom]] (or our [[Life]], [[Property]] and other things we value), an effective form of [[Privacy and Security|Security]] and [[Defense]] is required.

Finally, because the [[Constitution]] has a long-term scope, it must be forward looking and anticipate [[The future|Future]] circumstances as much as possible. Because the pace of change in society will likely increase as we move forward, our highest law should accommodate that change.

These are the Guiding Values and principles that drive the development of {{SITENAME}}.
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