While the more conservative republicans have the Tea Party I have thought that it is time that we develop the "Liberal Democratic Party" or "Liberal Democrats".
Here are some of my ideas for our platform. Please feel free to recommend your own.
1) "The Government", whether local, state, or federal works for the people. Government is not a tool of corporations. Government is not the enemy. the government is a tool like any other.
2). Tax breaks should be given to people, "Mom and Pop" businesses first. If the budget is balanced then tax breaks can be given to large corporations such as Wal-Mart.
3). Elections should be publicly financed.
4). Medical Care is a right.
5). Education is a right. Attendance at State Universities should be free.
** I personally believe that school should be year round with two week breaks in
between each semester. I prefer school uniforms, but that's just me. Schools
should provide healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinners. A better educated society
is a more productive and healthier society.
6). "Liberal", "Liberalism" are not dirty words and we should use them at very opportunity.
7). Engage on the issues not the person (no one wins attacking the person). If they continue with personal attacks then the issue isn't about the issues, it's their bigotry.
What else should our platform be?