What are the main differences between the republican and democratic parties?

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10. I can tell you why *I* am a Democrat, but I can't speak for the party itself

I believe in the power of labor, the power of the "little guys" to band together and bring positive change in the workplace and on Wall Street. That means respect for worker's rights and labor unions. There has been some Republican support for unions in the past, but all of that has evaporated now - Democrats, on the other hand, have always had a better relationship with unions. Above all else, we just want fair work that is compensated with fair pay.

In terms of healthcare, Republicans see health insurance as a privilege for the few, while Democrats see it as a duty for the many. A few of us believe healthcare should be a right, but our nation isn't there yet. Healthy workers tend to be happy workers.

We also have a duty to leave this planet in a better condition than we found it for the next generation of workers. Towards that extent, Democrats like myself tend to favor laws against air and water pollution, and we also speak out on issues like climate change, fracking, faulty oil pipelines, and other environmental hazards.

Does that help any?