Earlier, I had asked people to send me or post their thoughts on what they felt were the values of our party and our committee.
Here is a culmination of what everyone said. Please feel free to comment.
The Values of the Fairfax City Democratic Committee
The Fairfax City Democratic Committee believes in the core Democratic principles and Virginia values that have made this community, Commonwealth, and country great.
We believe in:
• Opportunity – This is the umbrella of our values. Everything we do should open doors for our fellow Americans and provides chances to succeed.
• Responsibility – With our own lives as well as those of others. This means spending taxpayer dollars wisely and in a way that benefits everyone.
• Honesty – We must trust each other and have others trust us. This can only happen if we are honest about ourselves and our values.
• Equality – By offering a level playing field we ensure everyone has a shot at their American dream, whatever that may be.
• Caring – Our society is based on community, not individualism. We believe in looking after each other and being compassionate.
• Security – Communities cannot prosper without a secure country and a secure economy. We believe in strengthening our national defense while building an economy that secures our future.
• Freedom – Government should be involved in the lives of its citizens as little as possible. It is there to be a help, not a hindrance.
• Fairness and Justice – These are two pillars our society and our legal system are built upon. Only with fairness can justice be served.
• Duty – Democrats are patriots. We believe in our country as we believe in ourselves and our fellow Americans to do the right thing.
Our Committee and our Party are not built around supporting programs or issues. Instead, the issues like providing quality education, an opportunistic economy, and healthcare for all stem from the values we hold dear - values that are not just those of this Party and Committee, but of Virginia and America.
