Although many species of ferns are edible as fiddleheads, Ostrich Ferns are the best. They are edible only in their early growth phase first thing in the spring. PLEASE NOTE: Most or all other fern species are either unpalatable (too tough or not very tasty) or contain high levels or carcinogens.
The purpose of a political party is to gain political power to establish a role in history, to win to help promote shared principles and political ideology and to endorse candidates who support a specific political philosophy.
Social Issues. Republicans tend to be conservative on social issues, while Democrats tend to be progressive. The Republican Party's platform opposes the legalization of gay marriage and favors legally defining marriage as being between a man and a woman.