Port Huron Statement with the Sharon Statement (Essay Sample)

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Both Port Huron Statement and the Sharon Statement focused on democratic, free and peaceful America. Both pointed out the need for equal participation and involvement of each individual in building a stable nation free from racism, bureaucracy, harassment, war, greedy and dictatorship in leadership. Both recommended positive reforms that embrace participatory approach to enhance civil rights and welfare of each individual (Chafe 25-28).
However, Sharon statement pointed out that it is the duty of the youth to help maintain order in the US, as well as the eternal truth. “… in this time of moral and political crisis, it is the responsibility of the youth of America to affirm certain eternal truths…” (The Heritage Foundation par. 5). Her statement also elucidated that the administration has the duty to protect the citizens. Sharon opposed communalism and instead advocated for religious adherence to enhance good moral of all people in their political parties. She introduced Youth American for freedom to advocate for good public policies so as to promote individual freedom and social welfare (Maurice & Michael 45).
On the other hand, Port Huron Statement framed political goals for socialist and liberals’ alliance. The statement outlines that the youth should do a lot of campaigns and demonstrations against the state so as to push for the reforms… “We regard men as infinitely precious and possessed of unfulfilled capacities for reason, freedom, and love…” (Students for a Democratic Society par. 5). Port Huron introduced Students for Democratic Society (SDS) movement in order to lay down a radical vision for a better United State. His statement focused much on students’ rights and peace regardless of the means used to achieve it (Students for a Democratic Society par. 3-5).
Sharon statement had and still has great impact on the politics of United State of America. Sharon statement incorporated the moral of human b...