I am writing this because it seems party activists (Republicans and

Democrats) take for granted that people understand the difference

between the two parties. I want to start by being clear that this is not

and should not be a personal battle or attack. I have no doubt that

Democrats are good people. Republicans are good people too. We both want

We both want what is best for America. We both want to see an end to

poverty. We both want our elderly citizens to live a good life, not to

"choose between rent and medication." We both want our children to have

the best education in the world. We want our children and our citizens

to be safe from criminals. We both want a thriving economy so Americans

can have a long, enjoyable life. But we don't agree on the solutions to

Democrats believe that government must step in to solve these problems.

Republicans believe that government cannot solve these problems without

creating larger ones. In short, WE BELIEVE IN THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

Republicans believe that government's roles should be limited to those

outlined in the Constitution. We believe that local and state

votes. The Constitution does not allow government to do this. The

other extreme, do we want the government telling us where to send our

middle class) more in terms of dollars. But it is also true that they

amount of money, from people all their working lives and dole out a

will encourage them to give more to local charities, churches, and other

precisely because we are compassionate. We believe in the power of the

enjoy their golden years. But the system doesn't work, and that's a

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