We are currently re-profiling our company and I love the new package. I have decided to take up the challenge of one of our new values to take on a social responsibility. This could be anything from keeping the sidewalk clean, helping less fortunate, volunteer or anything that makes you take a stand. So I did. I have currently been going to political meetings for a couple of weeks and I feel home. That is why I want to share this experience with you as I think it is relevant to this blog.

It is getting close to elections here in Norway, and yes I know what to vote. But in all the politics one single topic has caught my attention. Kristin Clement , a former minister is lashing out on Norwegians work moral. The explosion in welfare expenses in Norway is partly caused by low work moral, and immigration worker are praised for their high level of work moral. It is a question about moral and values she says.

This is a question all Americans are pondering about these days. At least all Americans should think about this, and take a stand. I believe in democracy, but democracy is dependent on enough voters. So take a stand and vote. I live in Norway, and follow the election from the outside. My impression is that this is a choice between something new or let history repeat itself. John McCain seems like a man of action, a hardball that won’t let anybody mess with him. On the other hand Barack Obama seems like a man of softer value. I believe Obama …