Love Is Louder is a movement that is hopefully going to bring some awareness and make some noise when it comes to teens who are feeling suicidal or even just sad outcasts and being bullied and really feel like they have nowhere to turn to.

I have enormous respect for Tom Daschle. The NRA has not yet taken a formal position on which I'm aware of on this matter and I think Tom may be just getting a little ahead of things.

The beliefs I was raised with - to respect animals and to be aware of nature to understand that we share this planet with other creatures - have had a huge impact on me.

Respect the place you live be aware of the impact that you have on things.

Steve Irwin did wonderful conservation work but I was uncomfortable about some of his stunts. Even if animals aren't aware that you are not treating them with respect the viewers are.

Great authors are admirable in this respect: in every generation they make for disagreement. Through them we become aware of our differences.

When law and duty are one united by religion you never become fully conscious fully aware of yourself. You are always a little less than an individual.

In the 21st century I believe the mission of the United Nations will be defined by a new more profound awareness of the sanctity and dignity of every human life regardless of race or religion.

I see no way out of the problems that organized religion and tribalism create other than humans just becoming more honest and fully aware of themselves.

In nearly every religion I am aware of there is a variation of the golden rule. And even for the non-religious it is a tenet of people who believe in humanistic principles.