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PRINCIPLES
The Independence Party of
Minnesota's principles are the foundation and guide for everything the
Independence Party of Minnesota does. They are part of the party constitution
and candidate endorsement criteria. The same principles apply to every
Independence Party of Minnesota leader, candidate, and member as they perform
their respective duties. These principles define the party, provide a reference
point when interpreting unclear matters, and serve as the Independence Party of
Minnesota's moral compass as the party and individual members engage
controversial matters and encounter the temptations of political power. The
Independence Party of Minnesota's principles help assure members and the general
public that the Independence Party of Minnesota is indeed the party it claims to
be and its candidates are worthy of the public trust.
The Independence Party of Minnesota's
principles are:
| Integrity |
We
are what we are and we don't pretend to be something we are not. Our
word is good and we are accountable for the promises we make. In our
personal actions and party affairs, we seek to exemplify the same fair,
open, and democratic processes we advocate for our government. Before we
evaluate others in the light of our principles, we stand first in the
light ourselves.
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| Dignity |
We
respect all people as equal human beings possessing certain inalienable
rights which include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Each
member has an equal voice and vote in our party, and we conduct
ourselves so as to honor the people and institutions we serve. As a
party, we advocate public policy only where broad member consensus
exists and respectfully leave action on other matters to the free
exercise of individual conscience and discretion.
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| Justice |
All
citizens deserve equal rights, protection, and opportunity under the
law. In our party and public affairs, we are ever vigilant to
promote only those rules and laws which assure equity and freedom for
all citizens.
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| Responsibility |
We
are accountable for our actions or failure to act, and it is up to us to
generate the results we want. We readily assume the duties mandated by
our purpose, and we seek to manifest excellence in performing our agreed
upon tasks.
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| Service |
Political
power belongs to the people and is only entrusted to those who serve. In
our endeavors, we work for the benefit of all citizens, not ourselves
alone. Our job is to fulfill the expectations of those who have honored
us with their trust.
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| Community |
As
individuals, party, and nation, we live in relationship with each other
and the earth. While exercising our rights and pursuing our individual
interests, we are also mindful of the good of the whole. As a party, we
endeavor to articulate the public good through open democratic processes
and then manifest that good in our communities, state, and nation |
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