KEN STREMSKY DISCUSSES AN ABRIDGED VERSION OF HIS PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY

      President Franklin Roosevelt was right when he said "The only thing we 
      have to fear is fear itself."

      A great movie about dealing with fear is Hope and Glory which is about 
      childhood in England during World War 2.

      Fear can keep you from doing things you need to do.

      Fear can keep you from enjoying your life.

      Fear can keep you from stating your opinions on the issues because you 
      think people will dislike you if you state them.

      Fear can keep progress from happening.

      Fear of people different from you can lead to hatred and bloodshed.

      Following the principles discussed in the poem IF by Rudyard Kipling may 
      help a person have a more enjoyable life.

      Acceptance of the fact that life is often a roller coaster which has many 
      ups, downs, and curves is necessary to have a more enjoyable life.

      How you live your life is more important than how long you live.  When I 
      was ten years old, a friend of mine was killed by a drunk driver.

      A person's personal character and public character matters.  The movie 
      that deals best with the importance of character is A Man For All Seasons 
      starring Paul Scofield which discusses the life and death of Sir Thomas 
      More and his relationship with King Henry VIII.

      Most importantly, our nation may not hate people because of their race, 
      religion, national origin, physical abilities, mental abilities, physical 
      attributes, health, sex, and/or sexual orientation.  If we hate people 
      because of the previous stupid reasons, our enemies will defeat us.