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.