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May 6, 2005
What is a Democrat?
From the Democratic Party Platform.
"Our vision is simple. We want an America that gives all Americans the chance to live out their dreams and achieve their God-given potential. We want an America that is still the world's strongest force for peace and freedom. And we want an America that is coming together around our enduring values, instead of drifting apart.
"Today's Democratic Party is determined to renew America's most basic bargain: Opportunity to every American, and responsibility from every American. And today's Democratic Party is determined to reawaken the great sense of American community."
"That is what today's Democratic Party offers: the end of the era of big government and a final rejection of the misguided call to leave our citizens to fend for themselves -- and bold leadership into the future: To meet America's challenges, protect America's values, Democrats believe all people should be able to pursue their goals whatever their religion, race, ethnic background or sexual orientation. In the sixties, Democrats fought for civil rights, but the battle is not yet over."
Democrats realize that all Americans should have the opportunity to pursue an education regardless of the economic situation they are born into.
The right for people to express their beliefs and advocate their ideas is paramount in a democracy. Though as unique people, we will find some ideas repugnant, the First Amendment is vital to the free exchange of ideas and should never be violated.
A Democrat believes that the environment must be protected from those who will exploit it for their own means. It is economically irresponsible to push the nation into debt to support the comforts of the wealthy. osystem. Its destruction is our destruction.
Taxes should not be used to increase the gap between the very wealthy and the very poor in the United States. Giving tax breaks to the rich while placing more burdens onto the shoulders of the poor is wrong.
The government must protect workers from exploitation. This includes making sure that employees receive a livable wage, work in a safe environment, and have an active roll in the corporation.
Health care is an essential part of life and well-being. This is not a right only reserved for the content in society, but for each and every American.
The Woman's Right to Choose is fundamental to equality between the sexes. No one or no government agency should interfere with reproductive rights.
The government should not endorse or favor any religion above another. To do so, isolates and intimidates those who follow a faith other than that of the majority. The First Amendment guarentees all Americans the freedom of religion, and, consequently, the freedom from religion.
As a result, the government cannot use public funds or public institutions to advocate or display the religious beliefs of any particular faith. All cultures are inherently equal and unique. People should be able practice their traditions and feel pride in their background. Each culture, in turn, adds diversity to America."
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