What a better way to start thinking about the 2004 Democratic platform that to look at the importance of human rights to socialists, and how these principles are worth fighting for, and to include them in a human rights plank at the Democratic Convention.
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Platform -- Human Rights (Excerpts)
People of ColorThe Socialist Party recognizes the intimate link between racism and capitalism and is committed to the creation of a pluralistic society and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in housing, jobs, education, and health care.
1. We strongly support affirmative action, civil rights, and anti-discrimination laws and programs to end institutional racism.
2. We call for protection of all Native American treaty rights, support for tribal schools and colleges, living wages on Native American reservations, and democratization of power and wealth in tribal governments.
3. We oppose all efforts to declare English an official language.
4. We oppose the police practice of racial profiling.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and TransgenderThe Socialist Party recognizes the human and civil rights of all, without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity.
1. We call for the repeal of all sodomy laws and anti-lesbian and gay restrictions, and the legalization of same-sex unions or marriages.
2. We are committed to confronting the heterosexism that provides the fertile ground for homophobic violence, and support all efforts toward fostering understanding and cooperation among persons and groups of differing sexual orientations and identities.
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http://sp-usa.org/about/platform/human-rights.html#Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
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