Although much more extensive information is available online , the following summarizes the core beliefs of Texas ’ s top four parties :
Texas Democrats believe government exists to achieve collectively what cannot be achieved as individuals and government must serve all people . They support : equality and freedom , smart government and a healthy Texas . They believe in freedom , responsibility , equal rights , equal opportunity , that a growing economy should benefit all Texans , that lives , homes , communities and country are made secure through certain actions . They believe in America and Texas . More information at www . txdemocrats . org .
Texas Green Party top 10 key values include ecological wisdom , social justice , grassroots democracy , nonviolence , decentralization of government , community based economics , feminist values ( this is explained as ethics of cooperation and understanding replacing domination and control over others ), respect for diversity , personal and global responsibility and future focus ( explained as the interests of future generations being considered equal to those existing today ). More available at www . txgreens . org .
Libertarians support maximum liberty in both personal and economic matters and that each person owns his or her own life and property – a live and let live , Golden Rule , non-initiation of force philosophy . They advocate a much smaller government – one limited to protecting individuals from coercion and violence – and embrace individual responsibility , oppose government bureaucracy and taxes , promote private charity , tolerate diverse lifestyles , support the free market , and defend civil liberties . Find more at www . lptexas . org .
Republicans are committed to advancing limited government , lower taxes , less spending and individual liberty . They support strong families , principled and innovative leadership , limited government , honest compassion , opportunity for all , quality education , personal responsibility , freedom and rugged individualism . information .
Visit www . texasgop . org for more
Perhaps all will be more independent in 2020 and a 20-20-perfect vision of governance will emerge . Surely Texas Independents will have achieved their mission which is to counteract the power of political parties and unite voters across partisan lines .
15 MOMENTUM / September 2018