I am a citizen of the world. I want to find truths that we can all live by, which celebrate diversity, and respect individuality.

I am a published writer, with an essay in the book, What Do You Believe?:

http://www.otbpublishing.com/books/whatdoyoubelieve.html

I have written my first book, No Stranger To Strange Lands: A Journey Through Strange Coincidences, Connective Thoughts, and Far Flung Places, and am working to get it published.

On my blog, "we fear what we don't understand," I have posted original articles, excerpts from my book, and articles that inspire me. My main theme is that I believe that knowledge does set us free, and that the manipulation of knowledge and fear is the largest factor that has held humanity back from solving its biggest challenges. I am interested in collecting knowledge and connecting diverse ideas to achieve wisdom. I want to help create a world that is peaceful and just.

My blog is at:

http://julierbutler.blogspot.com/

Update: I have recently relocated with my husband to Uruguay. To read about my travel adventures in Argentina and my new life in Uruguay, check out my travel blog at:

http://tropseas.blogspot.com/

And, finally, look for further articles at:

http://www.scribd.com/julie%20r%20butler

My passion is ...

being engaged in world events, travel, writing about being engaged and traveling

I know too much about ...

I never feel like I know enough about anything

My parents always told me ...

do unto others as you would have others do unto you

My childhood ambition ...

to be the teacher's pet

My favorite memory ...

seeing the Mayan pyramids at Palenque, Mexico for the first time

Why I write ...

to get my thoughts straight, to keep from going insane

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Democracy Now!; McClatchy News; Uruguayan newspapers

My first job ...

Casual Corners women's clothing store

My best moment ...

when I met my husband

My inspiration ...

Mahatmas Gandhi

Society & Lifestyle > Political Values Patriotism in the world: Does it unite or separate nations?

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How can patriotism do other than separate nations? Patriotism is not necessarily a bad thing, as we all feel a certain pride in our cultures and heritages, and we all want our "team" to be well regarded on the world stage. This is human nature. And although some may argue that the Olympics are a good example of all nations coming together to celebrate their peaceful coexistence and the outstanding human achievements of the athletes, it cannot be said that patriotism is what is uniting the world, as we all cheer on the athletes from our own countries and look to be the one that wins the mos...

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