> The League of Women Voters believes in representative
government and in the individual liberties
established within the
Constitution of the United States.
> The League of Women Voters believes that democratic
government depends on the informed and active participation of
its citizens
and requires that governmental bodies protect the
citizen's right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed
actions, holding open meetings and making public records
accessible.
> The League of Women Voters believes that every citizen should
be protected in the right to vote; that every person should have
access to a free public education that provides equal opportunity
for all; and that no person or group should
suffer legal, economic
or administrative discrimination.
> The League of Women Voters believes that efficient and
economical government requires competent personnel, the clear
assignment
of responsibility, adequate financing and coordination
among the different agencies and levels of government.
> The League of Women Voters believes that responsible
government should be responsive to the will of the people,
that
government should maintain an equitable and flexible system of
taxation, promotethe conservation and development of natural
resources in the public interest, share in the solution of economic
and social problems that affect the general welfare, promote a
sound economy and adopt domestic policies that facilitate the
solution of international problems.
> The League of Women Voters believes that cooperation with
other nations is essential in the search for solutions to world
problems, and
that the development of international organization
and international law is imperative in the promotion of
world
peace.
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