Have you ever supported an issue that doesn't directly help you but helps many others before?

[NNN0LHI]

I do it all the time.

Anyone else ever done this?

Don

[seabeyond]

1. most everything i support has nothing to do with me, but as the health of the whole

is better for me.

[southernyankeebelle]

37. I feel the same way. I think it's important especially to take care of people who can't

help themselves. Many working poor work hard but can't afford to buy things for their families. I think it is imperative we all help those who try hard to help themselves. Because by the grace of god go I.

[seabeyond]

44. yup. agreed. nt

[Mojorabbit]

66. yes! nt

[snot]

2. More often than not. But I do think I help myself that way, indirectly.

[bigwillq]

3. Yes (nt)

[BlueCaliDem]

4. LGBT 100% equal rights. Stood on the corner of a street to protest against Prop H8te. eom

[KT2000]

5. Sure!

I think most people do - at least Democrats.
I always hope that others will support my issue too - public health with regards to chemicals. So far, not so much.

[LiberalLoner]

10. +1

[MannyGoldstein]

6. Virtually all Americans do, I think

Most all of us support special education for disabled children, Medicaid, food stamps, etc. even though most of us believe we'll never need them.

[Kablooie]

47. Even the Tea Party supports issues that benefit the rich but don't benefit themselves.

They are so generous.

[Honeycombe8]

7. Lots of times. It's a philosophy or ideology that I support. I don't subscribe to "my pony"

vs. "your pony."

[lonestarnot]

8. Most always, for that which I believe is the greater good.

[pinboy3niner]

9. I do it all the time, too

I support things in which I believe, whether or not they affect me personally. Like school bonds. I don't have, nor do I expect to have in the future, children in our public schools. But I support public schools, and I do not begrudge the fact that, as a taxpayer, I'm taxed to pay for them. I vote in favor of higher taxes for schools and other programs from which I get no personal benefit. What's important is that our society benefits--so I guess that in a way, I do benefit indirectly.

[EFerrari]

11. I was taught that that's how I was supposed to live.

There's a lot of things I grew up to disagree with, finally, with the Catholic Church. That wasn't one of them.

[Bluenorthwest]

12. Of course.

I think virtually everyone does that in one way or the other.

[kestrel91316]

13. All the time. I never seem to be a direct beneficiary of government policies, lol.

But my parents raised me right - and I'm not stupid - I know for a fact that a rising tide floats ALL boats.

[DirkGently]

14. Not sure there is such a thing.

Assume you're focusing on the word "directly," but we all benefit pretty directly from the common good. I don't work for minimum wage, but my city is better if entry-level workers make a living wage. Not in any recognized minority, but I benefit when more people have access to opportunity and fair treatment. Not a woman, but I need the women of the world to be respected and encouraged. Etc.

I'd guess most people posting here are more or less on that page.

I don't know how the idea that the entire world is a zero-sum proposition where everyone's well being is a plate of cookies and more (or even 'some') for someone is supposedly less for everyone else, took such a firm hold, but it's a damned destructive, stupid idea.

[TomClash]

15. Most issues

I don't usually directly benefit from Dem policies but I know the difference between right and wrong.

[Skittles]

16. I donate platelets every month

90 minutes with a needle stuck in my arm - over two hundred times - and I have never know anyone who received them

policy-wise - often - LGBT issues come to mind, although I do believe when I support the rights of others I am re-enforcing my own rights

[NNN0LHI]

69. I admire that

And if some of your platelets ended up in the worst right wing bagger in the world to save their life I think you would be fine with that.

Exactly the way as I would feel in that same situation.

That is what I always liked about you all these years. You have a sense of decency. We need more of that.



Don

[Skittles]

70. AWWWWWWWWW THANKS

yup you are correct - doesn't matter to me at all who gets those platelets

[GarroHorus]

17. Marriage equality n/t

[ZombieHorde]

18. Yes. nt

[RainDog]

19. Yes. More than one n/t

[Control-Z]

20. Of course.

What happens if I one day fall into a position that requires the same help? Or have friends and family members whose lives will be improved? I can usually imagine myself in another person's shoes even when it doesn't much apply to me. Well, except the shoes of the 1%. I have trouble believing that could ever happen to me.

[freshwest]

21. All the time. I like to think others do the same as a rational action.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

22. Sure

I call it being in a Union. Sometimes I don't like everything about a contract but have to look at what benefits the greatest number of people and vote accordingly..........

[barbtries]

23. certainly.

i'm for justice for all.

[tabatha]

24. I support others more than myself.

[cthulu2016]

25. Almost exclusively.

[October]

26. All the time.

[denvine]

27. Of course!

[patrice]

28. often

[Hoyt]

29. YES - Sometimes you just gotta vote for what is good for society.

[senseandsensibility]

30. Isn't that what it means to be a liberal?

for us.

[pinboy3niner]

31. Looks like the vedict is in--DUers vote for good laws, even when there's no personal benefit

I like it.

[Curmudgeoness]

32. All the time.

In fact, more often than not.

I am not gay, but I support them. I am not black, but I support equal rights. I am not poor, but I fight for all the people who are having trouble day to day. I have never used government help of any kind yet, but I want it to be available to ones who need it.

I live knowing every day that I could be in a different situation tomorrow.

[alittlelark]

33. LGBT and prisons.

also all animal issues.

[jwirr]

34. I have lobbied for programs for the developmentally disabed for years. Now I cannot say that it did

not effect me because my daughter is one of that group. The problem with doing lobbying is that all issues effect all of us in one way or another. It is really hard to give without getting.

[The Jungle 1]

35. Yup

I think this is the very nature of Democrats.

[Flying Squirrel]

36. Funny you should ask that right now...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1240115984

[upi402]

38. ceaselessly

i'm a real Democrat

[jimlup]

39. Yes but what goes around comes around...

It isn't rocket science to me that what affects us all affects me.

[Javaman]

40. Yes, every time I pay my property taxes...

I don't have kids but believe our schools need to be funded.

[socialist_n_TN]

41. All the time........

nm

[NRaleighLiberal]

42. All the time. Definitely. n/t

[Plucketeer]

43. OF COURSE!

If I didn't, I wouldn't BE HERE!

EDIT: are there ANY liberal endeavors that WOULD NOT have an influence on me? I think not.

[MarianJack]

45. Heck, yes!

I'm a straight white man and I strongly support LGBT, Women's and Minorities' rights!

PEACE!

[McCamy Taylor]

46. We all supported the Civil Rights movement. Didn't we?

Would love to hear from anyone here who was alive at the time and opposed civil rights.

[Jamaal510]

48. Yup. For example, even though I have asthma and don't smoke,

I'm all for legalizing marijuana like how alcohol is. I never saw the logic in keeping it illegal when it's less harmful than alcohol or tobacco, and it can help stimulate the economy.

[airplaneman]

49. as a liberal

I think that all law affect the distribution of wealth and what I want is laws that benefit society as a whole and not special interests including myself. I will vote and support any law that benefits society as a whole. I care deeply about a society that is fair and just and supports human life before capital. I do not take a narrow view with only my interest at heart. People first and I am happy to pay taxes that make the playing field more fair and the distribution of wealth more even.
-Airplane

[JitterbugPerfume]

50. LGBT rights !

I will support them any day any time. Civil rights in any of its forms, and public schools although my kids are grown I have grandchildren,so I guess that one affects me indirectly directly(?)

[chknltl]

51. sometimes its the little things....

If you have The Dollar Store or It's equivalent in your area, go there and purchase a dozen or so umbrellas. Store them in your car. The next time you are out driving in the rain, seek out those who may be out walking without an umbrella. Well I am sure you can figure out what to do next.

Or I suppose you could have spent that money on your favorite fast food, maybe a bottle of wine or a six pack....whatever makes ya happy I guess....me, I am into umbrellas.

[Zalatix]

52. No, not at all.

I fight on the Leftist side of issues because every issue out there COULD at some point become my issue.

[gateley]

53. Of course. I'm a Liberal.

[pennylane100]

54. What kind of people only support causes that benefit themselves?

And the answer is: What are republicans.

[panader0]

55. Civil rights

I'm white and straight, but I support complete civil rights for ALL people, regardless of race, gender, sexual preference, income
and whatever else you got. Life would be a drag if everyone was like your own self.

[lumberjack_jeff]

56. Of course. That's why we're democrats. n/t

[TheKentuckian]

57. I recced but by the time I hit post I'm not so sure it is a true statement

I don't live in a bubble enough not to see impacts and if I see them they affect my life.

[Glassunion]

58. Yes

[The Midway Rebel]

59. Yes, but according to Ayn Rand I only do it because I am selfish. nt

[Lugnut]

60. Sure.

One example is Medicare for all. I'm a Medicare recipient and I think everyone should be able to have it.

[mick063]

61. I am a Democrat

It is the fabric of our collective souls. It is the platform of our party.


It is diametrically opposed to the "teachings" of Hannity, O' Rielly, and Limbaugh. To them , the best policy is that which rewards greed.


Who was the sucker that believes "good" is destined to prevail? I need it explained to me again cause it ain't working.

[BlueIris]

62. Sure. Anything that "helps many others" also directly helps me.

No one is free when others are oppressed.

[Ship of Fools]

63. Of course!

If you want to shut down a T-bagging idiot who goes on and on
about *handouts,* look them directly in the eye, give them an
exasperated sigh, and then explain: "IT'S NOT FOR ME!! (SNAP, SSDI,
whatever....). I don't need it! It's for my NEIGHBOR! It's for someone's
CHILD..." etc., etc.

This has truly worked for me. I think it works because when a person
really believes this concept (as does everyone with half a heart), the
righteous passion of it stops them dead in their tracks.

[Martin Eden]

64. Uh, that's what it means to be a Democrat.

I thought that should be obvious.

[felix_numinous]

65. Social programs

because at an early age I got that what goes around comes around, and you never know when or if you might need help. This is a social value that to me is the center of a compassionate and sane world. Everyone should have the same access to the laws of the land, and rights to a peaceful life. It is so simple I feel like doing this

[maxrandb]

67. Of course I have...It's why I call myself a "LIberal Democrat"! n/t

[malthaussen]

68. Very few issues directly affect me, but I support them.

Generally, when an issue does directly affect me, I recuse myself. That, to me, is the honorable course.

-- Mal