"First, Mr. Carter may not (or may) have known at the time just how globally interactive our world would become and his efforts in improving foreign relations paved the way for future leaders in negotiating efforts. Had he not secured segments of the middle-east as our allies, our current economic plight would be much different indeed and most likely would not have held off this long. He has subsequently served as an adviser to the current administration and the two prior. He made a personal commitment to improve human rights and has stuck to his word. He could have retired many years ago and allowed the world to move on without him particularly in the aftermath of so much negative feedback but he did not and the world is a far better place for it.
Second, although a deeply religious man, he successfully negotiated peace contracts with countries whose religious beliefs differ greatly from his own. Unlike many of the squawking politicians and religious leaders we hear from today, Mr. Carter is secure in his faith and does not become offended when someone does not profess to share his beliefs. He simply sees faith as a personal matter and respecting that has allowed him to bring together cultures who would rather bomb one another than seek understanding and peace.
He sees this world as something greater than himself, he feels that all humans have the inherent right to be treated humanely and has quietly and steadfastly worked to achieve that one simple goal. A goal we should all share regardless of belief or non.
No matter your personal belief in the reason you are here, it is not to tear one another apart."
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