Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 15:36     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You've stated value positions, not policy positions. It would help to think how you think the government should be involved in each of the things above. So:

Should abortion be banned under criminal penalties? [/b]Not sure. Criminal penalties? No. I would like to see abortion as not chosen. I believe abstinence is the best option, but given that's not realistic, people need to learn about and use birth control. But I also believe people can't play around with no consequences either.
Should the death penalty be banned? In my opinion, yes. Or at least reformed to the point where there are no mistakes, which isn't realistic.
Should animal testing/eating be banned? Again, I wish it so, but not realistic. At the very least, reduction in meat eating and reform in farming. I still wouldn't eat meat though even if they did reform the industry.
Should same sex marriage be banned?
No- but religious organizations should not be forced to perform gay marriages. I think all marriages (gay and straight) should be done through a civil ceremony, and then religious people, like myself, can have a church wedding if they want.
[b]


I posted the above questions. Your answers indicate that you are a pro-life democrat. Remember to vote.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 15:33     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You've stated value positions, not policy positions. It would help to think how you think the government should be involved in each of the things above. So:

Should abortion be banned under criminal penalties? [/b]Not sure. Criminal penalties? No. I would like to see abortion as not chosen. I believe abstinence is the best option, but given that's not realistic, people need to learn about and use birth control. But I also believe people can't play around with no consequences either.
Should the death penalty be banned? In my opinion, yes. Or at least reformed to the point where there are no mistakes, which isn't realistic.
Should animal testing/eating be banned? Again, I wish it so, but not realistic. At the very least, reduction in meat eating and reform in farming. I still wouldn't eat meat though even if they did reform the industry.
Should same sex marriage be banned?
No- but religious organizations should not be forced to perform gay marriages. I think all marriages (gay and straight) should be done through a civil ceremony, and then religious people, like myself, can have a church wedding if they want.
[b]


Yes, I'm curious what exactly the mechanism for "forcing" churches to perform gay marriages would by. It's the kind of ridiculous hypothetical that's designed to scare uninformed voters to the polls.

Strangely, one thing that's not hypothetical is that churches are currently forced to *not* perform gay marriages whereas there are plenty that would if not thwarted by the state. Funny how religious freedom only matters when it's far-right churches.


Geez, give OP a break. Here's how you force religious institutions to perform same sex mariages: "No person authorized to perform mariages shall discriminate on the basis of race or sexual orientation."
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 15:11     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You've stated value positions, not policy positions. It would help to think how you think the government should be involved in each of the things above. So:

Should abortion be banned under criminal penalties? [/b]Not sure. Criminal penalties? No. I would like to see abortion as not chosen. I believe abstinence is the best option, but given that's not realistic, people need to learn about and use birth control. But I also believe people can't play around with no consequences either.
Should the death penalty be banned? In my opinion, yes. Or at least reformed to the point where there are no mistakes, which isn't realistic.
Should animal testing/eating be banned? Again, I wish it so, but not realistic. At the very least, reduction in meat eating and reform in farming. I still wouldn't eat meat though even if they did reform the industry.
Should same sex marriage be banned?
No- but religious organizations should not be forced to perform gay marriages. I think all marriages (gay and straight) should be done through a civil ceremony, and then religious people, like myself, can have a church wedding if they want.
[b]


Yes, I'm curious what exactly the mechanism for "forcing" churches to perform gay marriages would by. It's the kind of ridiculous hypothetical that's designed to scare uninformed voters to the polls.

Strangely, one thing that's not hypothetical is that churches are currently forced to *not* perform gay marriages whereas there are plenty that would if not thwarted by the state. Funny how religious freedom only matters when it's far-right churches.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 15:09     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have political views all over the map: very pro-life, anti-death penalty, vegetarian/pro-animal rights, pro-gay rights, and religious. I never know which party to align myself with, so I tend to call myself an independent. Is this true?


the only two things in that list that seem to be contradictory are pro-gay rights and religious, although you don't say what religion.

it is interesting that you regard these as important political views, considering the things that matter more in this world today, such as the economy, foreign policy, and whether government is too big or not.


This is pretty hilarious response. We find political affiliation by the things that are important to us. OP lists her areas. Then PP here says, "No! The right answer is 'the threat to traditional marriage', 'size of government' and 'brown people sneaking over the Rio Grande'!"

Next you'll be correcting OP on her favorite flavor of ice cream.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 15:06     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
Anonymous wrote:I have political views all over the map: very pro-life, anti-death penalty, vegetarian/pro-animal rights, pro-gay rights, and religious. I never know which party to align myself with, so I tend to call myself an independent. Is this true?


You're a pro-life Democrat. They are pretty common.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 15:04     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
If gay marriage is legalized religions will not be forced to perform them. Currently it is perfectly legal for two people of different religions to get married, but if marrying outside the religion isn't permitted within a religion the church can not be forced to perform the marriage. Heck even if a religion is in favor of your getting married, the church and clergy can't be forced to marry you. If they could it would make wedding planning a bit easier.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 14:29     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
Anonymous wrote:You've stated value positions, not policy positions. It would help to think how you think the government should be involved in each of the things above. So:

Should abortion be banned under criminal penalties? [/b]Not sure. Criminal penalties? No. I would like to see abortion as not chosen. I believe abstinence is the best option, but given that's not realistic, people need to learn about and use birth control. But I also believe people can't play around with no consequences either.
Should the death penalty be banned? In my opinion, yes. Or at least reformed to the point where there are no mistakes, which isn't realistic.
Should animal testing/eating be banned? Again, I wish it so, but not realistic. At the very least, reduction in meat eating and reform in farming. I still wouldn't eat meat though even if they did reform the industry.
Should same sex marriage be banned?
No- but religious organizations should not be forced to perform gay marriages. I think all marriages (gay and straight) should be done through a civil ceremony, and then religious people, like myself, can have a church wedding if they want.
[b]
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 14:20     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
You've stated value positions, not policy positions. It would help to think how you think the government should be involved in each of the things above. So:

Should abortion be banned under criminal penalties?
Should the death penalty be banned?
Should animal testing/eating be banned?
Should same sex marriage be banned?
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 14:15     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
Speak for yourself, Jeff. I'm Democrat and I bite. Ask me anything.

Yes, OP. You're a Democrat, simply because if you vote Republican, you're voting against almost everything you believe in.
jsteele
Post 03/08/2012 14:04     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
Anonymous wrote:I have political views all over the map: very pro-life, anti-death penalty, vegetarian/pro-animal rights, pro-gay rights, and religious. I never know which party to align myself with, so I tend to call myself an independent. Is this true?


You sound like a Democrat to me. In fact, even a left-wing Democrat. Welcome to the fringe (don't worry, most of us don't bite). Plenty of progressives are religious.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 13:14     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have political views all over the map: very pro-life, anti-death penalty, vegetarian/pro-animal rights, pro-gay rights, and religious. I never know which party to align myself with, so I tend to call myself an independent. Is this true?


the only two things in that list that seem to be contradictory are pro-gay rights and religious, although you don't say what religion.

it is interesting that you regard these as important political views, considering the things that matter more in this world today, such as the economy, foreign policy, and whether government is too big or not.


Catholic.

True, there are many other things, but the issues I listed above are the ones that are most important to me, above all else.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 13:11     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
How do you view small businesses, financial freedoms, and public assistance?
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 13:09     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
Anonymous wrote:I have political views all over the map: very pro-life, anti-death penalty, vegetarian/pro-animal rights, pro-gay rights, and religious. I never know which party to align myself with, so I tend to call myself an independent. Is this true?


the only two things in that list that seem to be contradictory are pro-gay rights and religious, although you don't say what religion.

it is interesting that you regard these as important political views, considering the things that matter more in this world today, such as the economy, foreign policy, and whether government is too big or not.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 13:08     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
Sounds about right.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2012 13:05     Subject: Am I Republican, Democrat, Independent, or just plain confused?
I have political views all over the map: very pro-life, anti-death penalty, vegetarian/pro-animal rights, pro-gay rights, and religious. I never know which party to align myself with, so I tend to call myself an independent. Is this true?