We Deserve More Options (part deux)

It is possible that after looking at these parties or any of the others in detail one may be convinced of the argument that paying attention to any minority party candidate is simply a waste of time. On the other hand, after doing some research, individuals may find that they feel more passionately about certain issues than they thought. Finding the party that best embodies ones ideals is sure to add conviction to one votes. Perhaps if more people were aware that there were alternative political group of which one can be a member, then maybe there would be a greater level of participation in the election process.

This Constitution party bases their platform on the belief that America is a nation that was founded not on religion but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Because of this they feel that adherents to should be afforded the freedom of worship in this country. Despite what many may see as an overly religious viewpoint, the Constitution Party also believe there should be no religious test in order to qualify for any public office. They also believe that if allowed, federal government will grow to the point of overshadowing individual freedom. This party takes concrete stances on a number of issues. The following are few examples:

Sanctity of Life - the unalienable rights addressed in the Declaration of Independence extends to the unborn; Bring Government Back Home - a closer civil government means a more responsive, responsible and accountable government;Character and Moral Conduct - requiring honesty, integrity, reliability, moral uprightness, fidelity, prudence, temperance, justice, fortitude, self-restraint, courage, kindness, and compassion in public officials. (constitutionparty.com)

"The Socialist Party stands for the abolition of every form of domination and exploitation, whether based on social class, gender, race/ethnicty, age, education, sexual orientation or other characteristics." This party seeks to make radical changes to the existing system and challenges the idea that capitalism is the best form economic form for this country.They have the following eight platform planks: International Policy - calling for the close of all military facility at home and abroad;Labor - seeks absolutely no limits to the establishment of unions;Economics - call for a $15 minimum wage nationwide; Human Rights - seek the legalization of same-sex 'marriage'; Human Needs - a call for full funding of school and community art programs as well as supporting income guarantees for artists and performers; Civil Rights - belief in separation of church and state; Environment - call for public ownership of all natural resources; Energy - pursuing alternative energy sources;Agriculture - believe in strong government support of organic crops; Animal Rights - call for a ban on the fur trade. (socialistparty-usa.org)