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I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves.

Family and moral values are so central to everything that I am.

I have been raised to value my family.

I'm influenced a lot by my family. I have a big family.

My background is that I came from a middle class family, and I think those values stay where ever you go.

I come from that society and there is a common thread, specifically family values - the idea that you do anything for your family, and the unconditional love for one's children.

My values - going back to my childhood - were always based on respect for all people and rejection of bigotry and racism.

If you have a good community behind you and a good family supporting you, then, when the buck stops with you, there is the strength of that community and that family to draw upon.

Of course my family and friends are incredibly valuable to me. They keep me sane, they teach me things and I love spending time with them. I think that ranking what you value is a sort of western and linear way of looking at things.

The idea of community and helping others has always been a part of who I am. Growing up, my parents always made sure that my siblings and I were doing our part to serve our local community.