Restrict flow of capital; tax currency transactions
[Congress should] prohibit U.S. corporations from avoiding or evading payment of their taxes by banking abroad or locating their charters offshore. Every day over $1 trillion dollars circles the globe in currency trade--wreaking havoc on low-economy
nations--without obligation to sustainable investment. We seek to restrict the unfettered flow of capital and currency trade, and levy the Tobin tax of .05% on cross border currency transactions.
Source: Green Party Platform adopted at National Convention
Jun 30, 2004
Centralization of wealth and power contributes to militarization, and social & economic injustice. Therefore, we support a restructuring of social, political and economic institutions away from a system that
is controlled by and mostly benefits the powerful few, to a democratic, less bureaucratic system. Decision-making should, as much as possible, remain at the individual and local level, while assuring that civil rights are protected for all citizens.
Source: Ten Key Values as ratified at the Green Party Convention
Nov 19, 2003
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