Kings and Kindness

Alice Cary’s timeless quote, “There’s nothing so kingly as kindness, and nothing so royal as truth,” encapsulates an ideal leadership standard that seems increasingly elusive in today’s political landscape.

While experience, qualifications, and political affiliations are important factors, they should not overshadow the essential qualities of kindness, empathy, and truthfulness. Unfortunately, our political discourse has shifted away from prioritizing these virtues, often focusing instead on perceived strength, toughness, and a lack of blemishes.

The prevalence of negative campaigning further undermines the importance of kindness and truth. By focusing on the flaws of opponents, campaigns often distract from substantive policy discussions and create a toxic political environment.

To address these issues, we need to demand a more positive and substantive political discourse. This involves:

• Supporting candidates who prioritize kindness and empathy.
• Encouraging open and honest dialogue among politicians.
• Rejecting negative campaigning and supporting candidates who focus on positive solutions.

By prioritizing these values, we can hope to return to a political system that values kindness, truth, and the well-being of all citizens.

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About the author

Webb Hubbell is the former Associate Attorney General of The United States. His novels, When Men Betray, Ginger Snaps, A Game of Inches, The Eighteenth Green, and The East End are published by Beaufort Books and are available online or at your local bookstore. When Men Betray won one of the IndieFab awards for best novel in 2014. Ginger Snaps and The Eighteenth Green won the IPPY Awards Gold Medal for best suspense/thriller. His latest, “Light of Day” will be on the bookstands soon.