Even in the era of big party politics, it is possible to have a different view. Democratic and Republican philosophies do not rule everyone’s political thinking.

The Green Party philosophy is based on the awareness of the interdependence between the world and its creatures. Party members believe they are a part of nature, not above it, and the future of society depends on people learning to live wisely in their fragile home.

The party recognizes that the Earth sustains all life processes, their ecology moves beyond environmentalism by attempting to understand the common roots between the exploitation of nature and the exploitation of people.

According to a press release, Greens are opposed to what they call “the worldwide system of poverty and injustice,” and are working to end oppression based on class, sex, race, citizenship, age and sexual orientation.

They are dedicated to removing the power concentrated in big business and big government and want to return it to the people.

Greens reject violence as a way of settling disputes. They say violence is shortsighted, morally wrong and ultimately self-defeating. “We are working to create a society where war is obsolete,” the press release stated.

The Green Party believes power and responsibility must be restored to local communities, particularly in the areas of economics. They believe this new economics should be based on the natural limits of Earth.

“We honor the biological diversity of the Earth, and the cultural, sexual, and spiritual diversity of Earth’s people. We aim to reclaim this country’s finest ideals: popular democracy, the dignity of the individual and liberty and justice for all,” according to the press release.

The party believes in personal and global responsibility and ways of living based on ecological principles.

The Green Party is focused on the future, they compare this focus to that of the Iroquois Indians, where the interests of the seventh generation are considered equal to the interests of the present.