Issue Position: Reclaiming the Future

Issue Position

Issue Position: Reclaiming the Future

Belief in a brighter future is at the heart of the American experience. It is our lifeblood, informing our dreams, plans, and projects, both large and small. This faith has historically inspired us to work hard and to be willing to sacrifice present gain for future reward. Yet this expectation of a better tomorrow has been shaken in recent years, precipitated by talk of endless war and our seeming inability to tackle the large problems before us. This must stop. Our government, through its words and deeds, needs to rededicate itself--and, by extension, we the people as well--to the firm belief that through our efforts we can leave the world a better place than we found it, that the frontiers of civilization can be expanded, that humanity's common enemies--war, disease, hunger, and ignorance--can be progressively overcome through shared effort based upon common cause. This principle is grounded upon the core belief that all of humanity shares both a planetary home and a common identity as children of God, and that it is our task to make more just, free, and prosperous our life in this world.

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