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Originally posted by ARTelevision
Thanks for the constructive thread, pan6467.
There are many things good and necessary about Democratic positions. The loyal opposition is to be respected and appreciated in the spirit of bipartisanship.
From its idealism to its committment to social equality and human rights, the Democratic party is a crucial and necessary part of the progress and evolution of our nation toward a more humane and humanistic situation.
I appreciate the positions the party takes on health care and free expression. I may oppose individual applications of some of the actionable items that may spring from these positions. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate the fact that they are traditionally husbanded by the Democrats.
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Thats one thing that most people don't get. The official Opposition is as important in a democracy as the ruling party. Its the opposition's job to balance out the scales, be the tell tale on the ruling party nd to basically be the watchdog. Democracy cannot work without a strong opposition.