Editorial

In the United States we recently celebrated the Fourth of July—a moment to honor our nation’s founding and the freedoms we sometimes take for granted. Amid the fireworks and flags, it’s worth reflecting on the deeper meaning of this holiday, especially in a time when our country feels more divided than united.

As alumni of a firm that valued clear thinking and honest dialogue, we remember the importance of the Andersen mantra: Think Straight, Talk Straight. It’s a call not just for professional integrity, but for civic responsibility. Speaking plainly, listening openly, and seeking truth, these are the habits that build trust in teams, in companies, and in a country.

Today, we wrestle with sharp differences in values and vision. But we must remember: United we stand, divided we fall. It’s not unity of opinion that makes us strong, it’s unity of purpose, rooted in respect.

For me, that purpose is captured best in the second to last sentence in my collegiate alma mater’s creed , the Auburn Creed: “I believe in my Country, because it is a land of freedom and because it is my own home, and that I can best serve that country by doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with my God.”

As we move forward, may we carry that spirit—with humility, with courage, and with straight talk.

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As Always Think Straight Talk Straight….

Warren Turner
Editor