Mago Bill: One might say philosophical democrats.
In
the distant past there were democrats. There were democrats in the
recent past. There are still some democrats. A democrat might be thought
of as a person who believes in people and in their ability to learn and
do. I know little about what democrats are doing at the moment. I do
have a sharp memory of that which some democrats did in my lifetime.
Democrats have tended to promote certain doings. Some of those doings tended to be definitive of their beliefs.
Democrats have promoted:
~ enhancement and protection of democracy among us.
~ the study of legislation affecting democracy.
~ vigorous ongoing education about the use and doing of democracy.
~ improved communication among political parties and within them.
~ development of widespread leadership rather than super leaders.
~ enhanced education for participation in governance.
~ cooperative self-governance.
~ willingness to thoughtfully and promptly change a bad law for the better.
~ strong respect for our laws.
~ inclusivity and diversity in public life.
~ cooperation within and among groups.
~ knowledge of the history of democracy including it's limitations and advantages.
~ respect for the varieties of democracy around the world.
~ our Constitution and it's Bill of Rights.
~ our national Bill of Rights.
~ loving care of each and every child.
~ respect and honor for the individual, the family, and the neighborhood.
~ more nearly equal opportunity for access to healthcare for each person.
~ strong support for public health.
~ respect for and support of the position of minorities.
~ wide, ongoing educational opportunities for all.
The above could suggestive of planks for the platform of a present party or candidate.
What would you add?
Thank you for reading.
by Richard
for you