User:Timothy

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Timothy Killian bio Tim is co-founder and CEO of more perfect (www.moreperfect.org), a web site that uses wiki technology to discuss, create and edit public policy and law. Wiki technology allows web pages and web content to be edited directly by visitors to a web site. Timothy Killian is a Political Consultant from Seattle. He's been involved in State and local politcs for more than 10 years, having managed several initiatives and candidate races. The application of this technology to politics is a new and powerful tool that enables we, the people, more direct access to the process of governing. Tim's passion is focused on keeping the public productively engaged in the process of creating better public policy and strengthening our collective faith in democracy. Tim resides in Seattle, WA with his two sons, Cien and Aris. personal interests I am an urban dweller, enjoying good food, foriegn films, and interaction with interesting people. My life experience has taken me through several spectrums of political and philosophical belief, and I value the transitions in my life that have afforded me the opportunity to see the world through different lenses. issues of interest to me Constitution of the United States, Bill of Rights users i know Chad, Cary contact info e-mail: tim@moreperfect.org

my articles of faith

warning...these may change on a daily basis! :-)

Life's Purpose:

The primary purpose of my life is the pursuit of Joy.

Secondary to that is the pursuit of knowledge, by which I have faith that I'll be better able to control the environment of my life, affording me greater opportunity to achieve my primary purpose.

My faith:

I have great faith in humanity. In sum, I see the world as a positive place, and am happy that I am a part of it. I believe that humanity is a positive force in this world.

It is my belief that all great human achievements are rooted entirely in the greatness of humankind. I do not look to sources external to humanity to explain or understand its value.

I have faith that humankind will continue to gain increased knowledge relative to the nature of our existence, the nature of nature, and the means by which we will gain increased power over nature to improve our lives. Science is generally the object of this faith.

I have faith in my ability to shape the contours of my life, as well as to contribute to the makeup of the communities of which I am a part.

I have faith in the ability of pluralistic democracies to provide the greatest foundation for the pursuit of joy. My faith is that through continued work and human capital, we can build a more perfect union. To this end, I am faithfully involved in the political process.

I have faith in the equality of humanity, that all should be equal and that all deserve rights which are endowed upon them naturally. All should have equal opportunity to create the shape and contour of their lives.

I don't believe that the ends or goals of humanity are guaranteed; I believe in the real possibility of failure. I believe that we are in a race against time to avoid failure, and this motivates my faith.

My communities:

Individuals preside over communities, which are created to serve the needs of individuals. Though symbiotic, we must never elevate "community" to the ontological status of "individual;" they are fundamentally different things.

My first and most important communal tie is to my two children, Cien and Aris.

I am a member of the entire human family, whom I consider to be brothers and sisters.

Communities of which I am a part: family, friends, neighborhood, City, County, State, and Country.

I identify with the struggles of specific communities, such as the gay-lesbian community. I identify with the struggle for equality waged by women. I identify with the struggle for equality waged by the minority communities.

I don't consider myself detached from the struggles faced by these communities, as I feel that fundamentally, the struggle for equality is a struggle faced by all of us. That my current demographic is at the top of the hill does not mean that it will always be so, and to that end, I work hard to ensure equality for all.