Platform Planks:
Environmentalism
Our most important plank is the fight against climate change. We feel that emphasizing this as our main goal is the most effective way of achieving things once in office. The Hippie Party loves nature and wants everyone to respect mother nature and take better care of it. This is supported in other planks on our platform but this is a stand alone issue that needs a more nuanced solution than just changing our power sources.
Alternative EnergyInstead of using dangerous, environmentally degrading fossil fuels, there are other alternatives like wind power, hydro-power, and solar. We can start taking actions to see a cleaner future. By focusing on truly renewable energy sources and setting goals for the future we can improve our planet. This initiative stems from the Green party which has been adopted by many democrats.
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Legalizing MarijuanaLegalizing weed can allow a healthier and safer America. By allowing the government to regulate recreational use of marijuana across all states, it can allow less crime and more tax revenue. Furthermore, we should focus less on penalizing people for using this drug and more on rehabilitating individuals who are suffering from addiction. This is also more of a democratic viewpoint.
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Gun RegulationIncreasing federal gun regulation can create a standard that supports more thorough background checks, close the gun show loophole, and ban military grade weaponry for individuals. We believe in personal freedom but understand that some have to be limited so the personal right to well being is safe. Many bipartisan individuals can agree on these standards.
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