About Us
The Gilmer County Democratic Committee stands firmly behind the Democratic Creed and the values it upholds. We are committed to fostering a community of like-minded individuals who are unapologetically inclusive, believe in justice, equality, and opportunity for all. By coming together around these core principles, we can build a stronger, more inclusive future—one that reflects the true promise of democracy.
The Democratic Creed
WE BELIEVE ALL people are created equal, that this is America's fundamental ideal.
WE BELIEVE that America is a democracy, by and for the people; ruled by the Constitution and its interpretations, protected by the Bill of Rights and inspired by the Declaration of Independence.
WE BELIEVE these founding documents demand Freedom, Justice and Opportunity for ALL Americans, in full and equal measure regardless of who you are, what you believe or where you live.
WE BELIEVE that the Duty of Government is to strive endlessly to make the ideals of Freedom, Justice and Opportunity a reality for ALL.
WE BELIEVE that the Purpose of Government is to protect our nation, defend our Democracy, and to endlessly promote the welfare of each and every one of us.
WE BELIEVE that fighting for these ideals is our purpose as a political party.
More about the Democratic Creed...
Freedom means...
The Right of every citizen to shape their own life and their beliefs...so long as it does not infringe upon the rights or safety of others.
The Free Flow of information and movement.
Free & Fair Elections at every level in every place in America.
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Elections that are fully transparent
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Elections that are free of the role of wealth and the wealthy.
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Elections that guarantee the unlimited and easy access to voting for every American citizen.
Justice means...
A Society where every citizen is safe in their person, in their home and in their day-to-day lives.
A Society where every citizen is treated with dignity regardless of race, creed or personal difference of ANY kind.
A Society where every citizen is treated equally before the law and by the law.
A Society where racism is WRONG, where discrimination is WRONG, and where the Government intervenes when racism or discrimination threatens a persons basic rights.
Opportunity means...
Every American deserves an equal chance to pursue their dreams, to be judged on their ability and their effort alone.
Every American (child & adult alike) deserves the education that gives them that chance.
Every American adult deserves the chance to earn a living wage, to work with dignity, a job where pay, working conditions and treatment are suitable rewards for the effort and skill put in.
Every American deserves to live without fear of hunger, homelessness or lack of medical care. These are not only rights, they are America's moral duty to provide.
Every American deserves to live in a healthy environment that includes clean air, clean water and safe food.
Every American deserves the chance to move forward: NO ONE left behind no matter who they are or where they live.
We believe that American Democracy depends on:
A Free and Independent Press dedicated to truth and objectivity
An Educated Citizenry with free and easy access to information.
A Nation that accepts and embraces diversity.
Full Financial Transparency in election campaigns, in political office, and in government transactions.
An American Economy based on Free Enterprise, and protected by the government from the baser instincts of large corporations and the financially powerful.
Continued Existence of a Strong Military free of political influence and financial corruption, and dedicated to protecting us against all enemies foreign and domestic.
American Citizens who care...Without this NOTHING is possible!