Our district Democratic convention is coming up in a few weeks, and as I was thinking of resolutions to introduce, it occurred to me that Daily Kos would provide a great forum to write, debate, and coordinate Resolutions to introduce at Democratic conventions around the country.
These resolutions can be introduced and voted on in local conventions, they then get sent to the state and national convention where they are also voted on.
This could be a potent way to directly influence the Democratic Platform. A lot of us complain about the Democratic Party but in my experience it still is pretty democratic. We can change it for the better by becoming active in the party.
I would suggest that we select 2 or 3 resolutions and try to get them introduced in all 50 states. My vote would be for the following three resolutions.
- energy independence and a recognition that oil production will peak in the near future. It could be modeled on the resolution introduced into the House of Representatives .
- public financing of campaigns.
- single-payer health care.
What do you think, is this idea worth pursuing?