We are the Democratic Party of Anderson, SC. We are the party that truly honors the Constitution, because like it, we consider all people as equal and deserving of dignity and fairness. That sacred document grants us inalienable rights, most importantly the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. We believe, whether by religious or personal conviction, we are all important players in this amazing democracy, and we must vigorously defend it. If we do not, there is a real and present danger of there being no mid-term elections. It's time to get involved. We are all each other’s keepers. If Democracy fails even one of us, it fails all of us. It's time to stand up, speak up and do something.

Under the present circumstances, the Rule of Law has been thrown to the wayside. Politicians choose their voters instead of the voters truly choosing who best represent We the People. People are at risk of losing their healthcare. Many worry about how to feed their children and themselves. Is this our country or only the country of the ultra rich? We must decide if we will defend ordinary citizens, fight for small businesses and protect rural hospitals. We must insist those who serve in the Armed Forces are only deployed to fight our enemies, not their fellow citizens. Peaceful assembly and protest are guaranteed by our Constitutional 1st Amendment Rights for All, not the select few. We must protect our planet and leave the world a better place for our children. We cannot fight for all these things separately, but together. Together we are strong. We may not agree on everything, but we can agree this is Our Democracy. We must not let anyone take it away from us.

Dr. Ernest E. Mackins