This question has had me thinking for a couple of years. In class, I took a couple of ideology quizzes, but they confused me more than anything else. While I agree with lots of Democratic views, I wouldn't call myself a hardcore Democrat. I also like some Republican views, but I absolutely detest the candidates they put forth.
Anyway, in the past, I always aligned myself with the Democrats, just like my parents. Now, while I'd rather not be called a Republican, I find myself agreeing more and more with their ideas. For example, I do not believe abortion should be legalized. The only circumstance under which a woman should be allowed to murder her own baby should be if her own life is in danger. There is no need to destroy someone's chance to live. I'm not trying to be controversial here, but I don't support gay marriage. I think the institute of marriage is sacred and should only be between a man and a woman (I'm not saying that their community doesn't deserve rights). Also, I have a more Conservative view point (most of the time):
-I have a good foundation in religion (not necessarily Christianity) and I think there should be a stronger sense of it in our day-to-day lives.
-I think morals are very important.
-I believe that we need stronger immigration laws and need to stop allowing more immigrants into America for the time being (Disclaimer....I AM NOT BEING RACIST). I absolutely cannot stand for allowing illegal immigrants too continue to mooch off of the government.
-I think English should be our national language and that everyone must learn it.
However, I do disagree with some Conservative Republican viewpoints:
-I think we should broaden our public welfare programs.
-I don't think government is too large/over-involved.
-I think we should tax the rich, help the poor.
In any case, be prepared for me to change my mind often on these issues. I'm still getting the hang of becoming more involved in American politics. I can't wait to vote in 2012!
Anyway, in the past, I always aligned myself with the Democrats, just like my parents. Now, while I'd rather not be called a Republican, I find myself agreeing more and more with their ideas. For example, I do not believe abortion should be legalized. The only circumstance under which a woman should be allowed to murder her own baby should be if her own life is in danger. There is no need to destroy someone's chance to live. I'm not trying to be controversial here, but I don't support gay marriage. I think the institute of marriage is sacred and should only be between a man and a woman (I'm not saying that their community doesn't deserve rights). Also, I have a more Conservative view point (most of the time):
-I have a good foundation in religion (not necessarily Christianity) and I think there should be a stronger sense of it in our day-to-day lives.
-I think morals are very important.
-I believe that we need stronger immigration laws and need to stop allowing more immigrants into America for the time being (Disclaimer....I AM NOT BEING RACIST). I absolutely cannot stand for allowing illegal immigrants too continue to mooch off of the government.
-I think English should be our national language and that everyone must learn it.
However, I do disagree with some Conservative Republican viewpoints:
-I think we should broaden our public welfare programs.
-I don't think government is too large/over-involved.
-I think we should tax the rich, help the poor.
In any case, be prepared for me to change my mind often on these issues. I'm still getting the hang of becoming more involved in American politics. I can't wait to vote in 2012!
2 comments:
I have to disagree with your framing of abortion. Abortion is not a woman "murdering her own baby." I believe that interpretation is a little too harsh. While I do not believe that abortion is always the right thing to do, it may be the necessary thing to do. Having a child could cause major problems for a woman. For example, if a woman lives in Africa, where the population continues to rise, and she has another child, who says she could care for the baby? There could be no chance of adoption for the child and the baby would have to grow up in poverty (in some areas) with no food. The woman is thinking of the opportunities for the child, which there aren't any. While I don't always agree with abortion, I think it is necessary in some cases.
I love how you talked about touchy subjects and I salute you for it. I completely agree with you on immigration laws. I am so sick and tired of these illegal immigrants crossing our borders and expecting us to take care of them and have the same rights as our citizens. Some may think i'm racist. Why? Because I don't like people illegally entering our country? We have enough problems, we don't need these illegal people making everything harder. I also salute you for tackling abortion, a touchy subject on any occasion. I see that along with gay marriage as a private issue and should not involve the public whatsoever. I don't go up to random people and tell them how to live their lives, because it's not right. It's their private business.
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