ZzKingz
June 4th, 2010, 12:27 PM
I am recently developing opinions on politics, and I fully understand the difference between democrats and republicans. I'm trying to decide which party I really belong to.
Here are the things i agree with from each side:
Democratic Party
Abortion rights - Nobody should have to raise a child they don't want.
Gay rights - Gays are no less human than anyone else, and there is nothing corrupt about the typical "gay lifestyle."
Open government - Our country is run by the people, for the people, so there shouldn't be anything we can't know as citizens.
Environmentalism - Humans need to coexist with this planet or there won't be a planet to coexist with. Not to forget the health benefits of an environmentalist government.
Science - America has always been a leader in science and research. Religion should not put a cap on innovation.
Stem Cell Research - Again, this research is making use of something that would otherwise be thrown away. Why not?
Community services - Everyone deserves a fair chance in this world, so coming from a poor family is no reason to die of the flu or not go to school.
Republican Party
Individual freedom 1 - This one is very important to me. We're very fortunate to live in this free country.
Individual freedom 2 - You can be what you are, and become what you are capable of becoming.
Individual freedom 3 - Everyone deserves the chance to achieve or fail.
Personal needs first - Help yourself before helping others will ensure success
Free Market - I should be able to determine my own future and live in my accomplishments.
Low Taxes - You know what to do with your money more than the government does.
National defense - We live in a dangerous world, and a strong national defense is necessary.
So clearly individual freedom is very important to me; it's what makes up the American Dream. Even still, everyone needs to start on the same foot and have a safety net.
Side note: The rich getting rich and the poor getting poorer is never a good thing. A dependable society is important
Side note: The democratic beliefs tend to make me feel safe, while the republican beliefs make me feel confident.
Help???
Here are the things i agree with from each side:
Democratic Party
Abortion rights - Nobody should have to raise a child they don't want.
Gay rights - Gays are no less human than anyone else, and there is nothing corrupt about the typical "gay lifestyle."
Open government - Our country is run by the people, for the people, so there shouldn't be anything we can't know as citizens.
Environmentalism - Humans need to coexist with this planet or there won't be a planet to coexist with. Not to forget the health benefits of an environmentalist government.
Science - America has always been a leader in science and research. Religion should not put a cap on innovation.
Stem Cell Research - Again, this research is making use of something that would otherwise be thrown away. Why not?
Community services - Everyone deserves a fair chance in this world, so coming from a poor family is no reason to die of the flu or not go to school.
Republican Party
Individual freedom 1 - This one is very important to me. We're very fortunate to live in this free country.
Individual freedom 2 - You can be what you are, and become what you are capable of becoming.
Individual freedom 3 - Everyone deserves the chance to achieve or fail.
Personal needs first - Help yourself before helping others will ensure success
Free Market - I should be able to determine my own future and live in my accomplishments.
Low Taxes - You know what to do with your money more than the government does.
National defense - We live in a dangerous world, and a strong national defense is necessary.
So clearly individual freedom is very important to me; it's what makes up the American Dream. Even still, everyone needs to start on the same foot and have a safety net.
Side note: The rich getting rich and the poor getting poorer is never a good thing. A dependable society is important
Side note: The democratic beliefs tend to make me feel safe, while the republican beliefs make me feel confident.
Help???