The document contrasts traditional Victorian values with modern values, noting how people of tradition are often marginalized. Victorian values included a strict moral code, Christian beliefs, hard work, and loyalty, while modern values emphasize appearance, wealth, borrowing, and distrust. This decay of values has led to a society where families, children, and the elderly are disrespected, and virtue is not respected. However, the document argues that being virtuous through respect, understanding and diversity actually improves society's health, trust, and productivity.