1. Revisit the Platform Preamble. We are a party that seeks the common good, on common ground, through common sense. We believe in the sanctity of human life, the necessity of social justice, our responsibility to care for the environment, and promotion of a more peaceful world. We cherish the individual rights and separation of government powers protected by the U.S. Constitution, and recognize the need for social supports and community cohesion as modeled by a number of European governments and movements. We seek to bridge the bitter partisan divide with principled and respectful policies and dialogue.
2. Revisit a sampler of items from the various planks. Here are three, and I encourage you to present three of your own.
From Religion in the Public Square... We, therefore, support the free exercise of religion as the right to fully live out the dictates on one's faith. We believe that there is more to the First Amendment's guarantee of the the free exercise of religion than the mere "freedom to worship."
From Health and Welfare... We, therefore, support diverse efforts to secure universal health care access, affordability, and outcomes, including single-pay health initiatives, healthcare cooperatives, and hybrid systems at the state and national level.
From National Security... We, therefore, support military force being used only when consistent with Just War principles.
3. Consider some of the practical issues that two Solidarity candidates in California are now addressing.