When it comes to our morals, none of us can claim the highest ground. No matter where we plant our flag, it's arbitrary. No stance we take is objectively, carved-in-stone "right."

We can be "more right," meaning more humane, empathetic, charitable, equitable or loving. We can frown at the lines others draw and persuade them to reconsider.

But we aren't simply "on the right side." There aren't "sides;" each line is drawn on a huge spectrum of potential moral stances.

We can look at equality as an example:

Some will say, "no one is equal to me."
Some will say, "only members of my family are equal."
Some will say, "only members of my race are equal."
Some will say, "only citizens of my country are equal."

Then, some will say, "all humans are equal."
Some will say, "all animals are equal."
Some will say "all life is equal."
Some will say "all things are equal."

Most of us will agree to draw lines at one of two places here, and we can agree that some lines are unacceptable.

But we can't claim to have found the perfect place to stand. I think all humans are equal, but a vegan would have something to say about that—just like I have something to say about those who are too nationalistic.

What's all this to say? Be careful with feelings of righteousness. You may have a claim to some moral superiority—but remember: your line was drawn in sand, same as everyone else.