Dems care.

• Author: Ellingson, Sue
• Position: Letters to the Editor - Letter to the Editor

In the February issue, Molly Ivins said no one could answer the question "What do we stand for?" with less than a laundry list ("Get Off Your Duff'"). Well, I have the answer. It only takes four words: Democrats are for caring.

Republicans, on the other hand, are for reward and punishment. Republicans demand self-reliance. Those who are successful should be rewarded; those who Fail must suffer their Fate as punishment.

Caring means that Democrats believe there are many circumstances that overwhelm the average person's abilities. Furthermore, we believe our society is rich enough and strong enough to lend a helping hand. Not helping is self-centered and greedy.

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