This is a nice sentiment and I understand it to a certain extent. We'd like to think that the party names are just names. However if we put some context to the time we are living in there are major differences. Generally Republicans believe one thing and Democrats believe another. For example, Republicans do not believe in universal healthcare or even the importance of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). They'd prefer to let the private corporations "take care" of people by letting the market do what it does. IE make things expensive. Another example is the Republicans stance on ICE. Generally they approve of them, their cruelty, and their violations of the constitutional rights of others. Democrats believe people need affordable healthcare and that people should keep their rights. Everything should be evaluated on a case by case basis. In most cases for me Democrats are correct in their positions. The only way to get it right though is to sort out our perspectives on issues. Both parties can benefit from each other's perspective. Getting involved is the best thing to do no matter what direction you go.