- 27 Nov 2011 01:50
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Hey everyone. Over the past year or so, I have really been going over my beliefs and how they relate to a specific political party in the US. I originally registered as a Democrat since that was the party of my family but just recently switched to Republican. I will list my beliefs here and please let me know what party you think I fit best in:
Social Issues:
Pro-Life except when mother is in danger of losing life
Pro-2nd Amendment except for assault weapons
Anti-Gay Marriage but for civil unions
I go back and forth on the death penalty. If something happened to my family, I would probably want the person gone but being in prison for life is a pretty bad sentence for them too and would probably be a harsher punishment.
Fiscal Issues:
This is the area that I don't know that much about. I agree that there needs to be a balanced budget and cuts to programs and agencies that aren't meeting up to standards. I agree that there needs to be cuts that matches spending. I don't think you should spend more on things than you have cuts. I love the idea of lower taxes for everyone but taxes based on income seems like it make since too.
Military:
I don't think there should be any cuts to the military and I support them 100%. I don't support the war in Iraq but do support the war in Afghanistan.
Welfare Reform:
I do not think welfare programs such as food stamps and other assistance should be ran by churches and private charities. I do believe they need to be in place but serious reform needs to be made. All things owned need to be on the table when people sign up for these programs. It really irritates me when I see those on food stamps, etc. drive around in luxury cars and purchase luxury purses and many more things. There needs to be assurance that those on welfare actively pursue job opportunities.
Which party do you think I belong?
Social Issues:
Pro-Life except when mother is in danger of losing life
Pro-2nd Amendment except for assault weapons
Anti-Gay Marriage but for civil unions
I go back and forth on the death penalty. If something happened to my family, I would probably want the person gone but being in prison for life is a pretty bad sentence for them too and would probably be a harsher punishment.
Fiscal Issues:
This is the area that I don't know that much about. I agree that there needs to be a balanced budget and cuts to programs and agencies that aren't meeting up to standards. I agree that there needs to be cuts that matches spending. I don't think you should spend more on things than you have cuts. I love the idea of lower taxes for everyone but taxes based on income seems like it make since too.
Military:
I don't think there should be any cuts to the military and I support them 100%. I don't support the war in Iraq but do support the war in Afghanistan.
Welfare Reform:
I do not think welfare programs such as food stamps and other assistance should be ran by churches and private charities. I do believe they need to be in place but serious reform needs to be made. All things owned need to be on the table when people sign up for these programs. It really irritates me when I see those on food stamps, etc. drive around in luxury cars and purchase luxury purses and many more things. There needs to be assurance that those on welfare actively pursue job opportunities.
Which party do you think I belong?