What Do We Stand For?
Most Republicans Agree:
The Republican Party considers people capable of taking care of themselves
without government interference and micro-management of their lives.
Republicans hold that most government-sponsored social welfare programs have
been a disaster, not just because of their overwhelming cost, but most
importantly because these programs have destroyed community, human
responsibility, initiative, and hope. And government intervention has
turned our inner cities into war zones where violence and drugs are rampant and
civilization has broken down.
Republicans believe that socialism, although noble-intentioned, does not
work. The solution to the ills caused by the welfare state is to
return to understanding of our founding fathers who believed that the scope and
power of government should be limited.
The founders of our great nation believed that human beings could only
achieve real happiness when they were allowed to be free. Freedom means that
people are permitted to make their own decisions in life without coercion from
other people or the government. Freedom also means that individuals must accept
the consequences of their own bad decisions and not blame their condition on
others who are more successful.
The founders also believed that the free market would work its magic to
create prosperity and opportunity for all who are willing to accept the
challenges and responsibilities of freedom.
Most Republicans agree on the following principles:
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Free market system
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Limited government
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Low taxes and a simplified tax code
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Less regulations
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Rule of law
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Guarantee of private property
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Individual freedom
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Personal responsibility
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Strong national defense
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Local control
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Traditional values
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Tort reform (Reducing frivolous lawsuits)
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Equal opportunity for all without quotas
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Welfare reform
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Quality education with parental choice
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Constitution
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Bill of Rights
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