Motto Analysis

By Les U. Knight

When a philosophy matures and comes to fruition, it can be summed up for short attention spans and long bumper stickers.

The values of the Voluntary Human Extinction Movement are said to be embodied in this unofficial motto:

 

May

is a wish, not a command..................................

Freedom of choice.

We

includes all of us, not just them............................

Unity. No enemies.

Live

is what we have a right to do until we die................

Peace and justice.

Long

is for as long as we can, which isn't very................

Good health & social security.

And

makes the connection between.............................

longevity & human extinction.

Die

is what we do. Living well includes dying well...

Dignity in dying.

Out

describes our place in Nature..............................

Respect for all life.