CIVILITY is…

giving without an agenda.
clarity.
being accountable for your words and actions.
finding the best outcome in any situation.
a $50 word for kindness.
finding something good in everyone regardless of how long it takes.
the glue of society.
respecting others even if you disagree with their beliefs.
following the rules when playing a game.
waving back after someone lets you in.
moving off the sidewalk so the wheelchair driver can get by.
refraining from interrupting someone who is talking.
allowing others to be passionate about issues you do not agree with.
finding the purple in each of us.
listening first, thinking second and talking third.

CIVILITY is the New Path Ahead.

Banks Helfrich

Candidate for Florida House,
District 25

As a native Floridian, I love this state. As a resident of South Lake County, I love farming and teaching sustainability to this community. As a Candidate for State House, I love finding solutions to the issues of our time.

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