Why I'm a Liberal...

I believe in people.

I believe that, if given the opportunity, most people can rise to handle nearly any situation.

I believe it's our duty to give people as many opportunities as possible. To improve not only their lives, but the lives of those around them, and of people in general.

I believe that doing the right thing is something the vast majority of us will do, when a choice presents itself between doing right and doing wrong.

I believe that, while altruism does have a certain element of self-service to it, it's still to our benefit as a society to encourage it whenever possible.

I believe that we have an obligation to treat others with respect for their basic human dignity, even if we may not agree with everything they are or everything they do.

I believe that we can get past a lot of our differences by realizing that our basic needs are the same as any other person's.

I believe that government has a duty to protect the vulnerable from abuse by organizations that have no particular interest in anything but turning a profit.

I believe that America should lead by example, not attempt to bully other nations into capitulation to our demands.

I believe that war is a failure of diplomacy.

I believe that justice is a worthwhile goal, and we should never compromise justice for expediency.

I believe that almost everyone can be redeemed.

I believe in people.