1. Which political party do you most identify with? Why? Are there things in the party platform with which you disagree?
I do not particularly identify with either, it would be hard to choose. But I guess I agree more with the Democrats, it is just according to what is going on at the time. The Democrats believe similarly with me because they believe in equality, fight for education, support freedom of speech, fight for a clean environment, support technology, use economic responsibility, use fair taxes, fight for working America, support health care, support women's right to choose, support multi-cultural system, and support real campaign finance reform. It makes me glad they fight for equality and education, because many take this for granted. The Republicans on the other hand are more conservative, I agree with a few things they do as well. It is just according to what is going on in the world, and more about the issue instead of what a particular party believes.
2. Does America need political parties? The founders originally hoped that American politics would operate without need of parties? Would that work today? Why?
It does seem that America need political parties because without them everything would be a mess. I don't think American politics today would be able to operate without them, because we are so use to them and have used them for so long. It helps to know that there are others out there that support the same values you do. Political parties make more of a voice to the government, rather than just one person.
3. Please research lesser known political parties - which one do you most identify with? Why?
I most identify with the light party. They are dedicated to "Health, Peace, and Freedom For All." They seem like they actually want to make a difference in people's life for the better. They have a seven point program which addresses and serves to resolve our current socio-economic and elogical challenges. It seems they are trying to do good honest work and want to make America better.
I agree with your second response in that America has been using political parties for so long that it would be difficult to adjust without them but I do think they have done nothing but divide America into the opinionated groups they have become.
ReplyDeleteI agree that American political parties are needed, but I think that there should be more than just two. I believe that people should have more than just two parties, I know that there are other parties out there but those other parties are just not as well-known as Republicans and Democrats and they don’t get the same coverage.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that America needs political parties. If we did not have them, everyone would have their own take on how the country should be ran and no one would agree with anyone cause their views are way better. America would be in a state of chaos.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that America does need seperate and different political parties. There are some many different ideas, ways of thinking and race's in America it would be almost impossible to have a particular political party. I also think that it is always a good thing to know that you are not alone and that people feel the same way about some topics.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that I do not really sit with one party or the other. I think it depends on the candidate running for office at the time of election and what the certain candidate has to say about the changes they want to make in the country.
ReplyDeleteI am with you I don’t really identify with either party also. I like that the democrats fight for education and equality and especially freedom of speech. I think our country would not be able to survive if we didn’t have freedom of speech. We are a very vocal country sometimes it can hurt us but most of the time it helps us. I also agree that if we didn’t have political parties that we would be a chaotic mess.
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