Ecological wisdom Humanity is not separate from nature, nor do individuals live in isolation from each other. Our actions and lifestyles inevitably have an impact on our human and natural environment. We seek to minimize our negative impact and maximize our positive impact on both. More than stop-gap solutions like recycling, this means living in harmony with our surroundings. Everyone deserves the chance to live a healthy, meaningful life.
Greens help individuals reach for that life.
Further, we oppose efforts by business or government to infringe on the human rights of citizens of other nations, whether they are in the United States or at home. The legitimacy of government is derived from the voluntary consent of the governed. The closer the decision-makers are to those who be affected by the decision, the more effective, efficient, and accountable government is. This value is based on Greens' unshakable conviction that people everywhere have the right to, and capacity for, self-determination. Violence is morally wrong and logistically ineffective, because it treats the symptoms of problems, not the root causes.