An Invitation to Participate in the Nation's Values Conversation

America is involved in a serious national discussion of its values and virtues. There is sound evidence that the nation's moral standards are shifting and this alteration has important implications for both the present and the future. Therefore, it is important for all proponents of values to participate skillfully in the ongoing national dialogue. The suggestion is that it Is feasible for those participants to begin with a method based on the notion that human behavior is aflinction of skills, knowledge and attitudes (SKA). Specifically, invitationalists can and should promote their values respect, trust, optimism and intentionality) by being prepared to live them, listen to others discuss them and lead others to sources of learning about them.