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Four Pillars:
1. GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY
Every human being deserves a say in the decisions that affect their lives
and not be subject to the will of another. Therefore, we will work to
increase public participation at every level of government and to ensure
that our public representatives are fully accountable to the people who
elect them. We will also work to create new types of political
organizations which expand the process of participatory democracy by
directly including citizens in the decision-making process.
2. SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
All persons should have the rights and opportunity to benefit equally from
the resources afforded us by society and the environment. We must
consciously confront in ourselves, our organizations, and society at
large, barriers such as racism and class oppression, sexism and
homophobia, ageism and disability, which act to deny fair treatment and
equal justice under the law.
3. ECOLOGICAL WISDOM
Human societies must operate with the understanding that we are part of
nature, not separate from nature. We must maintain an ecological balance
and live within the ecological and resource limits of our communities and
our planet. We support a sustainable society which utilizes resources in
such a way that future generations will benefit and not suffer from the
practices of our generation. To this end we must practice agriculture
which replenishes the soil; move to an energy efficient economy; and live
in ways that respect the integrity of natural systems.
4. NON-VIOLENCE
It is essential that we develop effective alternatives to society's
current patterns of violence. We will work to demilitarize, and eliminate
weapons of mass destruction, without being naive about the intentions of
other governments. We recognize the need for self-defense and the defense
of others who are in helpless situations. We promote non-violent methods
to oppose practices and policies with which we disagree, and will guide
our actions toward lasting personal, community and global peace.
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