Idaho

Idaho Democrats
by Fatou Jobe

            The people of the Idaho Democratic Party support Idaho working people, families, communities, and children and to show these principles to guide the people of Idaho states in improving the lives of all those people whom live in Idaho. The Idaho state Democratic party goals are to secure equality of opportunity in for jobs for those who can work, and security for the needy, and the ending of special privilege for the few and the preservation of civil liberties for all.
            Freedom: The Idaho state Democratic party support all human freedoms including freedom of expression, freedom to worship, freedom to want, and freedom to fear. They also support the freedom of an individuals and families to involve both individually and collectively in an open democratic process. And the right to privacy must not be sacrificed or abridged.
            Government: The Idaho State Democratic supports the policies that encourage all voters to participation and a strong two party system throughout Idaho.   They also support the equal and fair taxing system that provides stable and predictable revenues without cutting or shifting the burden of taxes to working families and for those who are on fixed income.
            Education: Since well educated citizens are essential for a free democratic society, the Idaho Democratic support full funding for a system of free, equal public education and technical training spanning early childhood and throughout life in a safe and modern facilities. The Idaho State Democratic believes that their education system should provide diversified programs in an integrated environment to serve individuals needs to live a meaningful, responsible and prosperous life. They also support a full recognition of educators, who deserve adequate pay, support and respect.
            Energy: The Idaho State Democratic support the creation of a coherent, broad base energy policy that will preserve low-cost power for Idaho's consumers, protects Idaho’s current jurisdiction over its environment, provides funding for energy conservation and consumers protect, and promote the safety and reliability of the entire electrical production an delivery system for their State. They also support the continued state and a local control over Idaho's electric power industry.
            Environment and natural resources: The Idaho State Democratic supports the sustainability of Idaho’s natural resources for the use and benefit for the public. They also support polices that provide a sensible balance between stable development and protection of their natural resources. They also support the efforts to conserve and improve the quality of their air, water, and soil for present and future generations of Idaho’s. They support and encourage a climate of open dialogue to achieve shared goals rather than confrontation and condemnation.
Families, Children and Individuals: The Idaho State Democratic support the economic and social strategies to eliminate poverty in Idaho comprehensive services in food, foster care, Childcare, youth and senior programs and programs to end child abuse and domestic violence.   They support a high quality of physical and mental health care system that is accessible and affordable to all the people that live in Idaho. They support creation and preservation of affordable and cheap housing for all the Idaho people.
            Labor and Economy: The Idaho Democratic innovates policies to create a strong economy that provides people with rewarding jobs at livable wage, safe working conditions, secure benefit, workers' rights, adequate training, respect and dignity. They support the rights of all workers to get, from and join unions and bargain collectively. They support the repeal of laws that are hindering the ability for unions to effectively represent their membership. They also support the expanding of their traditional economic base with new markets and a value added industries that will provide employment and security for Idaho's future generations.
            Law Enforcement: The Idaho State Democratic support the fair and just enforcement of their civil and criminal laws. They support programs that will emphasize restitution, rehablition, victims and defiance rights. They support the innovation programs that emphasize early intervention and prevention to solve the problems of their justices systems.
            Growth: The Idaho Democrat support the long term planning and other proactive measures to manage the growth of their communities while continuing to provide opportunities for solitude and a open space for the public.
            Human Rights: The Idaho State Democrat support full and equal rights for everybody. The Idaho State Democrat opposes discrimination that inhibits the ability of individuals to secure employment, housing, or any rights recognized by their society.   They also respect and celebrate the diversity among people. They support the elimination of the political rhetoric that fosters a climate of hate, intolerance and violence within their state and their nation.