Where do you stand on the issues?

[CaptainXeroid]

Wow...lots of potentially explosive issues in one place. What fun. :jester5: ! OK...here goes over simplification 101.

• Abortion [in cases of unwanted pregnancy] – Yes, but only because the societal cost of unwanted children is higher.
• Gay Marriage – Yes. Studies show that married folk are wealthier and live longer. Plus, it's about the rights of the individual over government.
• Capital Punishment – No, and this is the first time I've voted this way on this one.:cover:
• Legalizing Marijuana – Yes, but only if the laws for committing crime while under the influence are tougher, and no, I do not intend to start smoking ANYTHING.
• Minimum Wage Laws – No, but I meant to check yes. Ooops.
• Universal health care – No.Mainly because I think that involving government will mess things up worse. I'm not saying our system is perfect, but I think some important tweaks are better than a government run system.
• Iraq War – No. I did when it started, but now I beleive the reasons are invalid.
• Recycling Laws – No, but I probably meant to vote yes.
• Legalized prostitution – Yes, as it would bring in tax dollars and diminish the criminal element by reducing the need for pimps.
• Legalized pornography – Yes, but then it's already legal. I beleive in privacy for consenting adults.
• "Wall" between Religion and State – No, because the term has been hijacked by some atheists who want to eliminate religious expression from public places.
• Cutting Taxes – Yes. People who understand economics realize that cutting taxes can lead to increased government revenues because lower taxes spur economic activity.
• Election Reform – Yes, in the US, our 2 big parties have a stranglehold on the process that keeps third parties out.
• Affirmative Action – No! I am all for companies hiring the best people they can find and encouraging them to look in new places and for new faces, but the way AA has been enforced has been more like a quota system that has forced companies to hire based on race instead of ability.
• Cutting Army Size – No. Maybe after the Iraq War concludes.

 

[PolyHedral]

• Abortion [in cases of unwanted pregnancy] – Yes, up until a certain time.
  
• Gay Marriage – Yes. You shouldn't be refused marriage because of your sexuality.
  
• Capital Punishment – No. Noone should take away another person's life. Maybe if we get a resurrecting machine though.
• Legalizing Marijuana – Yes, because the upshot would be that crime would drop.
  
• Minimum Wage Laws – Yes, although I'm not sure what the minimum wage is.
  
• Universal health care – Yes.
  
• Iraq War – No, I think it's unjustified.
  
• Recycling Laws – Why not?
  
• Legalized prostitution – Yes, since I don't really see the reason it's classed as a crime.
  
• Legalized ########### – Since when was this illigal?
  
• "Wall" between Religion and State – Probably.
  
• Cutting Taxes – Not sure, since it would mean the government has less budget to do things like fund schools and hospitals although I don't know much about economics
• Election Reform – Not sure, since I only vaugely know what you mean.
  
• Affirmative Action – Don't know.
  
• Cutting Army Size – Probably a good idea.
  

 

[evearael]

Abortion - Mostly opposed.
Gay Marriage - Support. It's a legal contract between two consenting adults.
Capital Punishment - Support.
Legalizing Marijuana - Opposed. I support decriminalizing use.
Minimum Wage Laws - Undecided.
Universal Health Care - Depends heavily on the details.
Iraq War - Support, though not at all happy with its execution. Pulling out now would be a terrible mistake.
Recycling laws - Such as? Troy, Michigan has mandatory recycling and I would certain support expanding that...
Legalized Prostitution - Undecided, leaning towards legalization.
Legalized Pornography - Presuming it involves consenting human adults, support.
"Wall" between Religion and State - I strongly support seperation of church and state.
Cutting Taxes - Which ones? I favor reforming the whole tax system...
Election Reform - Support... and campaign finance reform.
Affirmative Action - Oppose. Any violations of anti-discrimination statutes should be rigorously pursued.
Cutting Army Size - Oppose.

 

[Radio Frequency X]

Frankly, the results of this poll are frightening.

 

[lilithu]

Frankly, the results of this poll are frightening.

Ha! :woohoo:



Actually, you needn't be so frightened.

1. RF tends to be more liberal than the population at large.

2. It's a public poll and people often say that they support things in public and then turn around and not vote for it in the voting booth.

 

[Radio Frequency X]

Ha! :woohoo:



Actually, you needn't be so frightened.

1. RF tends to be more liberal than the population at large.

2. It's a public poll and people often say that they support things in public and then turn around and not vote for it in the voting booth.

True. However, if you look at these questions and consider what "we" think the role of government is... well, it seems normal doesn't it? That is what scares me.

 

[lilithu]

True. However, if you look at these questions and consider what "we" think the role of government is... well, it seems normal doesn't it? That is what scares me.

Sweets, if I looked at how you voted as an indicator of what you think the role of govt is, I'd think that you think the only thing the govt should do is fight wars. THAT scares me.

 

[Radio Frequency X]

Sweets, if I looked at how you voted as an indicator of what you think the role of govt is, I'd think that you think the only thing the govt should do is fight wars. THAT scares me.

first of all, I love and respect you. I'm glad your here. Second of all, if you look at this poll and thing WAR, then you're not looking closely enough!

 

[lilithu]

first of all, I love and respect you.

Really... then what as that anti-liberal rant in the other thread? hugs and kisses?

Second of all, if you look at this poll and thing WAR, then you're not looking closely enough!

I do not think only war when I see this poll. It is but a tiny fraction of the issues.

But when I look at what you voted to support. What I see is that you basically think that govt should stay out of everything EXCEPT WAR.


Obviously, some of us have a different view of the role of govt.

 

[PHOTOTAKER]

i only support the iraq becouse i have no idea why we are there in the first place!!! it sounds odd but at this point we need to finesh what we started no matter what it takes we need to go though and endure what ever happens and we need to learn this as a country... i also support health care becouse every one shouldn't have to pay 100,000 dollors for a sergery when there life is at stake, life is a gift there are those that i belive should pay if they can as much as they can; but there are way too many without health care and it can be done without changing that budget, matt rumney did it so can congress. i belive that a 10% tax is all the goverment needs they will have more money then they know what they can do with if everyone pays the same without the return of there money, if 10% is all that God wants its good enuff for the goverment!!! i can't remember the rest...