A progressive is a person who makes all decisions based upon values and lives life in a moral way. These morals and values are not dictated to them by some extreme religious organization, but they own them because they have acquired them in a thougthful, intelligent, and logical way. Progressives respect all living creatures and our world. Their morals and values affect all aspects of their lives and are not put aside for some selfish gain.

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