Democratic Core of Values?
Tuesday, June 27th, 2006
I keep hearing that the Democrats aren’t cohesive. They aren’t consistent. They don’t speak with one voice. Well, the real problem is that some people have chosen to hi-jack the party. There are single issue items that fringe groups have chosen to beat on, in order to diminish and divide the party. And while the GOP is flailing with their own issues, it’s the Democrats who just don’t know how to control these fringe elements.
This is what I believe the Core of Values of the Democratic Party should be:
- Service to Country and Community
- Protectors of the Bill of Rights
- Defender of poor and middle-class
That’s it, and from there you build your philosophy.
Service to Country and Community means that you join the military and support and defend it. You run for public office, you help out in every and any aspect of community support. It should be a party philosophy that includes a high degree of ethical conduct. After all, as employees government, it really means we’re servants of the people.
Protectors of the Bill of Rights means that we stand by to protect all of the Bill of Rights, not just one’s that we agree in. Without #1, it is difficult to keep the rest, and we’re having a difficult time getting the youth of today to understand that. We can’t roll over and allow any of the US Constitution to be trampled upon.
The poor and middle-class represent the bulk of the working class of American Society. If our people, our citizens are unable to support themselves, then the downfall of America is assured. It is important that every segment of American life is presented the opportunity to succeed. Supporting programs that help give a step up to poor and middle-class citizens is an important way that everyone has a chance to be their best.