Civil+Rights+Reform

The ERNP beliefs that all people should be treated equal. Wither your black, white, gay, man, and woman **all citizens should have equal rights.**

**Immigration:**
 * America was founded and made by immigrants
 * Immigrants are important to America culture
 * Illegal immigrants do take jobs from born, legal Americans * Which should not happen*
 * For Americans that are to lazy to get up, work, and help strength our economy *Immigrants are key to helping out economy*
 * Most immigrants are trying to start a new life and getting away from the horrid culture the live in and join the distinct American culture
 * America should keep our boarders strong and strict but make citizenship easier
 * Hand out more Green Cards to immigrants giving them a chance to become an citizen

**Gay/Lesbian:**
 * The ERNP believes that no matter how you look or how what you believe in you should have equal rights
 * Before October 22, 2009, people were allowed to treat gays unfairly until Matthew Shepard, a gay collage student, was killed by two men who hated gays
 * On October 22, 2009, President Barack Obama passed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
 * “Don’t ask don’t tell” was a law that prohibit gays from serving in the military
 * 2% of Americans are willing to admit that they are gay
 * Although 2% is a small percentage it still making an impact on our country’s culture
 * Striping one group of people (gays) could effect many other groups
 * If citizens believe that America isn’t abiding by what the Declaration of Independence states the citizens will not have faith in our government, which would lead to decreasing military forces, less fundraising money, and hurt the culture of America
 * Although the law was passed many people still believe that gays should not serve in the military