In the category American Values: Life, all but one of the first full page of suggestions are constructive, and some are progressive. I voted them up. For example, the top recommendation, as determined by up/down vote ratio:
Government funds should not go towards religious organizations. I don't want big government getting involved in my religion, and I don't want money being wasted on something I don't believe in. End the "christian nation" bull, taxpayer money shouldn't be wasted on religion (it falls into the category of "wasteful government spending"). So repeal the law about faith based initiatives.
In the category Strengthening Families there are several very nicely worded suggestions.
#1
There are as many different kinds of families as there are Americans. And as in so many areas, this diversity is a strength. We should help respect all of these families, not condemn some to a second-class existence. Two people of the same gender who want to have a family should be allowed to marry and help preserve our great institution of marriage.
#4
I think the Republican party should remove itself from the gay marriage debate entirely. I know a lot of Republicans feel strongly against this overwhelmingly because of religious reasons, but that has no place in government. If the Republican party were to decide to remove itself from this debate as a party, I think that would pave the way for a lot of fiscal and other conservatives to join us. Many people are kept away from the Republican party because of this one issue because they have a loved one who is gay, or they are gay themselves, but they still want smaller government, respect for life, fiscal responsibility, but they can't in good conscience join a party that appears to be "against gays." There is no good political reason for us to be so involved in this issue. I say, leave it up to the states, leave it up to individuals to debate, but formally remove the Republican Party from the issue. I have a hard time coming up with non-religious arguments against gay marriage, and we do have separation of church and state in this country. Therefore, the for the Party to have an official stance against gay marriage is almost unconstitutional, if they can't argue against it convincingly without inserting religion into it. I am a religious person, but I don't believe my religious beliefs should be forced on others through the government. Republicans should drop out of the debate.
#5
Recognize gay marriage. No, seriously. It's a weird consequence of the separation of church and state. A church can marry or refuse to marry anyone; the government, however, should accept the status of its constituents. If they're married in spirit, and living as if married, then the government should accept this. How does this interfere with any church's beliefs? If one church does not think it should marry a gay couple, then another church shouldn't be allowed to? That makes no sense. Allow gay marriage.
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