I don't know if I ever shared this with you, but if I haven't I'd like to do so now. If you've already seen it posted someone else in my blog, then please let me know and I'll remove this instance of it - I hate unnecessary redundancy in my blog...lol. Anyways, if the subject line wasn't obvious enough, the following is my idea of utopia - or something that I feel is as close to it as we can get. It represents my hopes for society. I don't think we're there yet; we still have a long way to go, but I think we can make it if we try 
My Societal Vision:
I. That each of it's members shall give due respect to every other, unconditionally
II. That any civilized being of high intelligence and natural consciousness is, unconditionally, entitled to the full status as a member of human society and as such, to all the privileges, and dignity it entails.
III. That he shall have this status, and have it equally, and unconditionally, no matter the characteristics he bears, which cause neither burdens nor malevolence upon another.
IV. That, not because of such differences, shall he be singled out for harassment, nor sub-standard treatment.
V. That, to the greatest extent possible, every member of society shall be expected to take responsibility for himself, his actions, and his well being.
VI. That, accordingly, each member, who is capable, shall take on such responsibility, obligingly.
VII. That, so long as he is capable, and has not trespassed, he shall be entitled to carry out this responsibility, free from interference from his neighbor.
VIII. That, as much as it is possible, society shall make the best effort to care for those who cannot provide for themselves.
IX. That, when society becomes unwilling or unable to squelch the pains and hungers of great torment of those who cannot, then by whatever means necessary, those who bear these unsquelchable torments shall, with humanity and compassion, be sent to terminal rest that they might no longer suffer.
X. That, as much as it is possible, every member of society, willing to put forth the required effort, shall, without causing an undue burden upon his neighbor, be able to have whatever he needs and desires.
XI. That he shall have the ability, by his own hand, to attain this for himself.
XII. That to attain such, shall require the least effort and hindrance, as is possible.
XIII. That to attain such, shall require the least sacrifice to comfort, and to quality of life, and the least strain upon social ties, as is possible.
XIV. That, as much as it is possible, this ability to provide for himself, to satisfy his needs and desires, and that of his loved ones, shall be totally under his control, not at the whim of another.
XV. That, as much as it is possible, his fate, his property, his quality of life, as well, his interests shall be totally under his control, not at the whim of another.
XVI. That while he is capable on his own, and has not trespassed, he shall be entitled to meet his needs, to seek and enjoy happiness, and to go about his affairs, free from interference from his neighbor.
XVII. That, to the greatest extent possible, he shall not be subjected to the control of another, nor their mercy, while he shall not have deserved or required it.
XVIII. That technology and other innovation may be seen and employed as a tool to further liberate every individual of every form of dependence, and deprivation, and of the sway of others; that it may be permitted, unimpeded, to contribute to the well being of society and improve the quality of life for all.
XIX. That, not for fear of change, nor by reason of greed, shall society ever close it’s mind to a better way.
XX. That, not for the sake of a selfish few, shall the good of people as a whole, and as individuals, be compromised.
XXI. That the value of the labors of man shall not supercede the value of it's fruits.
XXII. That the worth of a man is not judged by his possessions, nor solely by his labors.
- the Fuchian 
P.S. Things like "He" and "Man" wherever you see it, of course, refers equally to both all the "he's" and all the "she's" of the world! That goes without saying, of course! But, I thought, I'd mention it anyway.:) Anyways, have a great day! 
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