Democrat Democracy

From Dave Forgatsch -

I watched a lot of the Democratic Party meeting on Saturday, on CSPAN. I was impressed, and believe that anyone else that was watching, should have gone away with a feeling of seeing democracy happening right before our eyes. The debate and discussion was good from both sides of the issue. If I were in charge of that meeting, however, I would have ejected people for screaming, yelling and interrupting the business at hand. I understand that there were people who were very passionate about their position, and their candidate, but many were very inconsiderate. The people in charge were very patient and the public was heard from. In the end, justice prevailed, and I, personally, agreed with the final compromise.

Now, the Democratic Party should come up with an overhaul of the rules for primaries, which, among other things, would shorten the campaign period. It should also make it absolutely clear that violations of the rules will not be tolerated, and those that do so, will absolutely suffer the consequences. I believe Florida and Michigan were wrong, were told that they could not do what they did, did it anyway, and the punishment should have stuck. How many states, in the future, will say "See, we can break the rules, and get away with it"?

Anyone watching that meeting should have a good feeling about the Democratic Party, and I heard the public call-in on CSPAN, and even republicans spoke well of what they had seen. I think it can't help but unify Democrats, regardless of who is your candidate. I know many have said that, in the end, they would support whoever is the Democratic candidate - that is unity.

Although it may be difficult at times, I am proud to be a Democrat.