a progressive is someone who is not afraid to be different & to speak out. when they see a wrong to do what they can to make it right. also a progressive knows that social welfare means just that-for the welfare of our society. that taxes are to run the government that citizens need. & that to serve in government is a priviledge, not a right. & that to look to the future security of the PEOPLE of this nation is the most important thing that we can do. because without them we cannot stay a nation for long.

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