Treat people with respect.  I think we have lost some ground on this topic, as our communication styles have changed over the years.  We do not have a person in front of us or over the phone when we communicate.  We send messages and read texts.  However, people forget that what they say affects a human being and not a number or an email address.  We have to remain vigilant so that our children and the adults of tomorrow remember that treating people with dignity and respect is an expectation for all.  Every time I hear of a tragedy, such as the one yesterday in Oakland or last week in Florida, I can't help but think what can cause a person to lose so much respect for human life, that this becomes an acceptable alternative?  We have to be better people and make the right choices that reflect that.  Let's start by holding ourselves accountable and those around us.  One step at a time, we can hopefully regain some of the ground that has been lost.

Life is really simple, but we insist on making complicated.
-Confucius