Why Republican?

Why be a Republican?

Our Republican values are quite easy to understand - we believe in the Constitution of the United States.

We are Republicans for several reasons. We believe that the proper function of government is to do for the people those things that have to be done but cannot be done by individuals, and that the most effective government is government closest to the people.

We also believe that good government is based upon the individual and that each person's ability, dignity, freedom and responsibility must be honored and recognized.

Additionally, we believe that free enterprise and the encouragement of individual initiative and incentive has given this nation an economic system second to none and that sound money management should be a goal.

We believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all - no exceptions.

We believe that we must retain those principles of the past worth retaining, yet be receptive to new ideas with an outlook broad enough to accommodate thoughtful change and varying points of view.

We believe that Americans value and should preserve their feeling of national strength and pride, and at the same time share with people everywhere a desire for peace and freedom and the extension of human rights throughout the world.

Finally, we believe that the Republican Party is the best vehicle for transporting these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.