Several months have elapsed since we began this column for The Poly. Since then, we have been pleased to share our perspective on important world issues. However, given this column’s relative popularity and based on the various feedbacks that we have received, we thought it was time to explain things a little.
First, we understand that our column is partisan. We are the College Democrats, and we feel that the Democratic way is overall the best method for moving our country forward. We know that Democrats are hardly saints—just wait until our column on clean elections. We also know that there are good Republicans in Congress. Not enough, but some. We are also well aware that if the Greens or the Libertarians ever come to power, they may very well kick our butts. Regardless, when Dick Cheney and other top people in the Bush Administration conspire to leak selective classified intelligence to manipulate the case for war, when President Bush says that “America is addicted to oil” and then proceeds to call for more drilling in Alaska and on our coasts(while simultaneously trying tout funding for renewable energy research), and when Bush asks for more funding for science and engineering students while signing bills to cut student aid, we feel compelled to point out the danger of these.
Second, why do we not spend more time talking about Democrats’ efforts to make our country stronger? Well, that is a problem when Democrats donor control Congress—Republicans do not let good Democratic bills seethe light of day. We could talk about the Kids First Act to provide health insurance to 11 million children who do not have it, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act to lessen Congressional corruption, or the McCain-Lieberman—good Republican alert!—Climate Stewardship Act to actually do something about global warming. We could talk, but until enough Republicans start caring more about these issues than they do their next check from Jack Abram off or Tom Delay, good legislation will not receive the support it deserves.
Last, we understand that 400words does not give us the time to explain important national matters in their full depth. While each writers responsible for his or her own content, the College Democrats stand behind the accuracy of each one. We hope our column is only the beginning of a discussion on what is best for our country.
