A progressive understands the consequences of past actions as they affected all people, our environment, and quality of life of all living things. He doesn't want to repeat past mistakes, or commit new ones out of ignorance. He believes in fairness in business, in the judicial system, and in social structures. He understands man is fallable and self centered, therefore must be constantly vigilant in insuring basic rights for all, and preserving our planet as a liveable space.

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