Democrats...The Party of Exclusion

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Democrats...The Party of Exclusion
by Dave Gibson, Columnist

August 17, 2004

Dave Gibson As I looked at the crowd at the Democratic National Convention, I wondered why most of them were there. Most of the delegates and onlookers were white, middle-class, so unless they were all gay--they had little reason to cheer.

The Democrats speak to blacks and Hispanics with promises of more government approved racism in the form of affirmative action. They speak to the poor with promises of more government handouts. They speak to homosexuals with promises of legalizing so-called "gay marriage."

The Democrats however, do not speak to most Americans. The white, middle-class, and straight citizens are simply ignored by that party. God forbid you are rich! The way the Democrats tell it, any American who is wealthy (except for Kerry and Edwards) should apparently feel great shame.

While neither party is perfect, the Republicans at least have a strong record on national defense and tax relief. They also do not assail those in this country who make a good living. The leadership of the Republican party care about protecting American families and keeping marriage exclusive to a man and a woman. Whether or not the left likes those principles, they are the things on the minds of the vast majority of Americans entering the election booth.

Until the day that the Democrats begin to speak to my concerns and those of my family--I will vote with my head, rather than my heart. That party currently excludes myself and just about everyone I know.

All people who consider themselves to be Democrats should take a closer look at their party. They should then compare their values with those espoused by the Democratic party. If that ever happens, the Democratic party will be forced to either perish or bring itself in line with American values. ***

Photo of Dave Gibson courtesy of staff files