The Declaration of Human Rights. Does It Matter?

I'm a supporter of Human Rights and Civil Rights and feel that without it societies suffer morally, economically, and socially. Large divisions can occur when we don't treat each other as one. In my mind there is something called universal human rights that apply to all people. In addition, in the U.S. we have Civil Rights and that is an additional layer of protection. Together they help to make us a free people and one in which we have moral codes on how we treat others. Because we have more minorities new experiences by different kids of people are coming forward with new perspectives. The History of Civil Rights.

I never really thought of myself as an advocate I just didn't like people being grotesque with another. Once I saw someone mistreat an immigrant and I wanted to understand what hate meant. Today, I truly understand what it means. Its face, contours of its edges, how it anchors and warps perceptions, and how it makes its way in the nooks and crannies of systems influenced by those who hold hate values. This is why I believe people who are open minded to others are the best type of people to hire in a nation that seeks diverse global influence.

I view all Americans as equals, afforded the same rights, and of equal potential if we can max out their human capital capacity. Others have different ideas and I try and understand their arguments. Yet to me, if we have a huge source of untapped resources and it would be moral and fair to ensure the best most open and productive environment we can create. I believe that enhancing all of our human capital only has net positives.

Diversity pays dividends to organizations and we are likely to see that same benefit on a national scale. One must wonder with all of our infrastructure and other issues what might happen if human capital across the scale is developed. Would there be a 5%, 10%, maybe 40% increase in economic performance and innovative output? Not sure what the issue issue is but I would like to think about it more.

Consider a few key points in How Diversity is a Competitive Advantage

-Diverse companies have 35% higher financial returns when compared to same industry.

-Diverse companies are 48% more likely to outperform the lower quartile in diversity.

-Diverse management has 19% more innovative development (something I been talking about as part of human capital development.)

-74% of millennials prefer diverse companies.

-49% of companies outperformed S&P500 during shocks.

I know it seems sort of silly that perhaps if we expanded these ideas out to a whole nation that we have a high likelihood of greater national development. I guess in many ways it just depends on what other factors are involved in the decision making. 

Some believe in human and civil rights and some just talk about them to gain points for whatever agenda they seek to fulfill, maybe vote they need, or the sales pitch they are making. This is why I have respect for genuine people. When it comes down to it, not every person or system that professes beliefs in human and civil rights actually believes in it on an actualized level. The good news is that I believe most do want to see whole communities develop and these are the type of people our nation needs now.

So, I guess I will just keep walking, thinking, and wondering, how that little piece of knowledge could make this world just a touch better, a little more free, a little more respectful of human dignity.  

*This is a thought experiment on freedom of religion, speech and the Constitution.