Why I Am A Democrat by Karen Heidman

Here are some reasons for my chosen political party:
I am a Democrat because . . .
although I am a woman of faith, I abhor using it to influence political decisions.
I fully expect my tax dollars to be used to help others lead more stable lives.
I cannot abide the hypocrisy of denying half of our citizens reproductive rights while pretending to champion smaller government.
I believe in the purpose of government to help its citizens. We should not wish to shrink it to the size where it can be drowned in a bathtub.
because I believe the rule of law evenly applied to all citizens is the foundation of a democracy.
because I don’t believe “America First” has ever been or will ever be the way to live in community with the world..
because I do not believe America is uniquely God’s chosen nation. Correction, when needed, is a survival technique, not a betrayal.