Man is first and foremost a being endowed with the power of independent thought and action, and with the ability to distinguish right from wrong.
The State is only the instrument of the community; it should assume no power which conflicts with the fundamental rights of the citizens and with the conditions essential for a responsible and creative life, namely: Personal freedom, guaranteed by the independence of the administration of law and justice; Freedom of worship and liberty of conscience; Freedom of speech and of the press; Freedom to associate or not to associate; Free choice of occupation; The opportunity of a full and varied education, according to ability and irrespective of birth or means; The right to private ownership of property and the right to embark on individual enterprise; Consumer's free choice and the opportunity to reap the full benefit of the productivity of the soil and the industry of man; Security from the hazards of sickness, unemployment, disability and old age; Equality of rights between men and women.
We admit State ownership only for those undertakings which are beyond the scope of private enterprise or in which competition no longer plays its part.
If free institutions are to work effectively, every citizen must have a sense of moral responsibility towards his fellow men and take an active part in the affairs of the community.
We call upon all men and women who are in general agreement with these ideals and principles to join us in an endeavour to win their acceptance throughout the world.