Dan Dean: Peace is a choice; it’s time we made it

War. We’ve been down this road too often.

World peace. A road never taken.

We don’t give up our individualism, family, community, religion, cultural, national pride when world peace is sought.

Nations of the world agree to not wage war. Terrorists’ actions put to an end.

The world is basically working together in commerce and trade today.

Utilize the strength of the world by working together to improve the health and safety of the world.

Transform a war- and terrorist-weary world into an economic boon that will allow humanity to expand into space.

Among the many choices in a person’s life, peace is one of the most important. World peace is a choice made by and for people.

If there is to be peace in this world, peace must be given by its people.

If we wish war and violence to diminish; starvation, pollution and disease to reduce, it is up to us to get it done.

Each person in the world contributes in their own way to how humanity proceeds in life.

We can do better! We are a people. We have a voice.

We can choose peace. Let’s start living in peace.

This story was originally published February 4, 2016 at 1:37 PM with the headline "Dan Dean: Peace is a choice; it’s time we made it."