Why Vote Democratic? by George Wilson, Chairman, Moore County Democratic Party
Before I attempt to persuade you to vote in a particular manner, I need to stress the importance and the extreme value of your individual vote. If you hold dear your five freedoms, then you need to value your vote. As Phyllis, my wife, often says, “Vote the way you can live.” Hold dear the fundamental right and responsibility of voting. The only way to ensure keeping your right to vote is to constantly and carefully exercise that right.
Now on to my case for supporting the candidates that I feel reflect democratic values. Moore County Democrats strongly believe in and care about education, the environment, economic opportunity and true representative government. We need political leaders that are responsible, responsive and effective. That is the kind of leaders the Democratic Party of Moore County is offering in this election.
Democrats support, without question, the sanctity of the American family. We believe it to be the bedrock of our society. The strength of our society is directly related to the strength of our families. Our social order rests firmly on this foundation. Each of our social and political functions rests firmly on this same foundation.
Democrats promote public policy that secures the rights and safety of our children, protects the rights of our seniors and affords them due respect and dignity. Working men and women of Moore County as well as around this great state, should be able to compete unencumbered for economic advancement and self-actualization. We seek a harmonious balance of individual self-interest and the collective public interest.
We are for government accountable to the people - government that reflects the values of honest and ethical behavior. We look to our leaders to be good stewards of not only our public resources, but our public trust as well. The Moore County Democrats on the ballot are of the highest moral and ethical character.
We hold to the proposition that democracy will not and cannot survive without an educated population. To that end, we support efforts by our county commissioners and our state legislators to meet all the operating needs of the public schools and of our community college. Our schools have massive capital construction needs. Taking into account how affluent our county is, we should not house our schoolchildren in dilapidated buildings and trailers.
Renewed emphasis needs to be placed on programs that combat the problems of adult illiteracy and English as a second language. We are in favor of teaching families financial literacy. We believe families deserve the opportunity to learn the life skills needed to budget resources prudently, use credit wisely, and to save and invest. We should assist working families with their dreams of home ownership, providing for the education of their children, and securing a financially sound retirement. Democrats are pushing for more robust investments in technology education. Our graduates must be fully competent to meet the needs of employers in this modern economy.
These issues of the economy and education are inter-related. A better educated the work force will attract better quality employers. Better jobs mean higher wages and better benefit packages. Unemployment, on the other hand, creates a climate of despair. Over-employment, defined as the condition of an individual working more than one job in order to keep a decent standard of living, is not at all family-friendly. The basic needs may be met, but that situation keeps one or both parents on the job and the children in childcare, if it is available and affordable. Democrats believe in raising the minimum wage. Democratic policies favor middle-class working people. We also believe there should be affordable healthcare for everyone.
Our state and county should attract and foster both existing and new industries. We must promote sustainable balanced growth that protects our fragile environment. We must build a solid infrastructure that supports competitive business climate that will be attractive to potential employers. Tax relief and economic incentives should be offered only if they result in a realized benefit for our people. All North Carolinians deserve rewarding jobs that allow them to support themselves and their families.
Do not waste your valuable vote. We value your vote. All of our candidates value each of your votes as well. Rory Blake will take our message to Washington as our US Representative from the 6th Congressional District. Abraham Oudeh will be our voice on the NC Senate floor. Gerald Galloway, working with Joe Hackney, will be the unifying spirit of cooperation in the NC House. Teresa (Terry) Cameron Marquez, as County Commissioner, will bring a much needed balance and an awesome arsenal of leadership skills that promise to unite our county as never before. Our intent and our collective vision is that no child, working man or woman, or senior be left behind politically, socially, or economically.
If you believe in a fair and just society that cares for and educates its people, then you should vote for Democrats. If you believe in honest ethical candidates, then you should vote for Moore County Democrats. If you believe in economic justice and the value of work over wealth, then you should vote for Democrats. If you believe in sustainable growth while protecting the environment and the ability to make a profit, then you should vote for Democrats. Whatever you believe, please vote!
In the words of Terry Tempest Williams - “The eyes of the future are looking back at us and they are praying for us to see beyond our own time.” ---- George Wilson
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