Thread by @benjaminwittes

The President of the United States has declared this week, "National Character Counts Week." Let's examine his proclamation line by line:
whitehouse.gov/presidential-a…

"The foundation of any free and virtuous society is the moral character of its people."

I wholeheartedly agree.

"Personal responsibility, integrity, and the other values which define our unique American spirit underpin our system of self-government and inspire us to continue working toward a more perfect Union. "

Word.

"In looking to ... examples of honor and virtue, we recognize that character is a learned attribute acquired through consistent, purposeful action, not an inherent trait."

Yes!

"Individuals of integrity and principle lift us all to greater heights, evincing the same core virtues in both the depths of adversity and the heights of success."

I could not agree more.

"The inherent righteousness of America’s moral character has perhaps never been needed more than in recent months as we have battled the coronavirus pandemic."

Right. We all need to do the right thing in these difficult times. All of us.

"Every opportunity to show consideration for another person is also an opportunity to build habits of kindness and strengthen our character."

I so agree with our president.

"Our words and deeds leave imprints in our homes, schools, communities, and places of worship."

Yes, they do.

"Throughout this week, we recommit to being more kind, loving, understanding, and virtuous."

You can't make this stuff up.

You just have to live it.