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Promise

We uphold these self-evident principles of the nature of American democracy

That all persons have an inalienable right to the freedom and opportunity to fulfill their human potential, as individuals and as citizens of the community.
That freedom and opportunity can be fulfilled only in organizations, communities, and nations where there is a true democracy of shared authority, mutual accountability, and respect for individual initiative among all citizens.
That a true democracy can be sustained only where there is a balance of power among all citizens.
That political power can be kept in balance only where there is a balance of economic power.
That a balance of economic power is the natural and inevitable result of fair markets, fair trade, and fair pay, and that any imbalance beyond natural human variation reveals an abuse of power.

We uphold these founding principles for the protection of American democracy

Balance of power among citizens so that everyone's voice is heard and all enjoy equal protection under the law.
Separation of powers in government so that every branch or office is subject to check or review by others.
Separation of church and state, so that government will never promote one religion over and above the rest.
Protection of individual liberty so that we remain free to develop our human potential to the fullest.
Promotion of the common good, so that the nation stands and prospers together.
Provision for the common defense, to protect our nation and our communities.
Stewardship of our natural world through practices which preserve nature's health, diversity, and abundance, for ourselves and our posterity.

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