Democrats: Strengths and Weaknesses

Democrats believe that each of us has an obligation to each other, to our neighbors and our communities. Each of us has a role to play in creating our future—and while we have made great progress as a nation, we know that our work is never done.

Democrats have great qualities when it comes to social and environmental subjects. Defending Planned Parenthood  is a great example of Democrats defending their ideals. Growing up in a semi-religious home, there are certain beliefs that abortion is murder, but telling a woman what to do with her body, robs personal rights and seems unethical. My view is that the rights of the people are greatly defended by Democrats, an example being President Obama ruling the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional. Although having a social advantage, the Democratic party overall has a problem when it comes to spending. I am in support of higher taxes on the rich and a slight increase overall, but how that money is spent is more important.