political view points from my point of view.. I'm actually caring!
Very very long post because I'm finally caring about issues for the first time and not just reading news from perez hilton.com
so I took a test on politicalcompass.org and it says that my views are closely related to Angela Merkel than anybody else. I had no idea who she is so I looked her up and realized that I did like a lot of her policies! I always assumed I was a democrat because I like helping out the disadvantage but it turns out I am more of a Republican. Acutally my views are kinda messed up. It says I am more socially moderate. Turns out my ideals are closely related to one of the main political parties in Germany called the Christian Social Union. It's quite neat. I decided I'm just going to be in the Independent Party so I don't have to feel pressured into voting just republican or democrat but only on the issues themselves.
For example, I am really religious and I am a Christian but I still believe that the Church and State should be seperate. Religion should never mix with state policies. I like the idea of having prayer in public schools but as an option program. For example once a week a teacher can held up a volunteer forum for religion talks for those who wants to participate. So people won't be forced into participating but there is that option for people who can participate!
The quiz said that even though I'm socially moderate I still upheld a lot of traditional conservative ideals. For example, I believe families are important and it is our duty to help children. I like the idea of school vauchers because If I become a parent I want to make sure my children receive the best education if I can't afford private schools. I was fortunate enough to attend private schools for most of my life but I know this isnt the case for everyone. I believe in a small universal health care for the people who can't afford to buy health insurance. I don't know what kind of requirements but mostly for people who are on the welfare and the disadvantage. However, if people can afford to buy their own health care than they should have their own health care to get the best quality of medication. I'm taking a few medications at the moment. One of them is for my ADHD medication and there are at least 5 different kinds of medication for ADHD patients. They all work differently on certain people and I would hate just being told that I have to take one certain medication on a certain type of dosages. I like vareity and I have a feeling that if health care is universal than we won't get as many options.. I'm actually going to talk to my friends in Canada to see how they like the universal health care option. Maybe if I get some opinions from them it will give me a better judgement.
I also believe in helping out the poor, the disadvantage, and the ederly. Even though I am more of a Republican now I am a strong beliver of the welfare state. I just think its sad when a lot of people try to take advantage of welfare for selfish and personal reasons such as being to lazy to work, etc. They are hurting those who really need help from the government because they cant help themselves. My mom is in the process of trying to get
a regiserted nurse from the state so when I move on campus someone can take care of her.
I would hate to see this type of program being shut down because of government cuts. I need to read more into how the welfare system works, what type of people apply for welfare, and how much we are spending into this system. If the welfare system is cut than at least we should try to help out charities so charaties and different organizations can help out the disadvantage.The same with privitization. I love the idea of privitization. I want to make sure we all get the right social secruity, health care, private business, etc. I also think there should be a small universal amount for the people I just mentioned above.
I am pro life for myself. I don't think I ever want to get an abortion and if one of my friends want an abortion than I will try to persuade some other options first. I think abortion should be the last possible option for women to take. However, I know that at the end it is a woman's decision to get an abortion if she really wants it. I have no control or say to what she wants to do with her body. As a Christian, I just want to be there for her and guide her through this difficult decision. I'm sure she doesn't want to have an abortion either but these decisions are never easy. I really am irriated at women who gets like 5 to 6 abortions thourghout their life because they don't pratice safe sex or don't think about other options. I think its sad because I do believe that a fetus is a life and that women should at least think about different alternatives.
Same sex marriage: Ok as a Christian I know in the bible it said that its wrong for people of the same sex to be in a relationship. However, I interpreted knowing that I can't judge people of their sins. Everyone is not perfect except for Jesus.However, its hard not to judge people such as rapists, murderers, etc. I really hate it when people say that marriage should be between a man and a woman. The reasons why I hate is because divorce rates are so high! I think divorce is horrible since not only it affects the parents but also the children. I know that there are many many reasons for divorce and that if a marriage can't work than divorce must be an answer. I'm fine when people are divorced.. I just feel really bad for their kids. Like the whole Jon and Kate situation. I think Jon is stupid for getting into an affair(??) because he knows how much it will hurt Kate and their kids. However, I can see why Kate wants to get a divorce. I don't want to be put up with a cheating husband. I just feel really really bad for their kids having to go through all that media and know that one day they will be affected by it. However, sometimes children will be happy if their parents are happy by getting divorced. So I dunno I hate it when there are divorces but if its better for the kids than its fine with me.ok getting off topic. So what I was saying that I think if two loving same sex couples want to get married and adopt than thats fine with me! They probably would have a better success rate and actually stay marry since they know it has taken many years and hard fought battle for gay couples to get married. I actually got so happy when I was watching the secret life for an american teenager. When one of the teens got pregnant she was thinking of letting a gay couple adopt her baby and the way they love and care for children actually made me cry. haha I get so emotional sometimes.
Government spending. I like the idea of a smaller government and less federal control over certain issues. For example, I got soooo mad when I read that the federal government wants to take over the california parks in case they get shut down. They're our parks and we should be the ones in control of it.. not the governemnt. I disagree with many of Arnold's plans such as eliminating parks and cutting down the financial aid and welfare system. I know we are in a crisis but in a crisis we must all make sacrifices to help each other get over these tough times. If it means raising just a tiny bit of taxes plus cutting some programs,than I will be ok with that.I'm going to be an incoming grad student and am so afraid I won't get any financial aid if Arnold's plan will become effect in the near future.
I personally hate how we have to get in other countries's business. I know America is one of the top countries and that we should make sure that other countries are following the U.N orders and stuff. However, I hate the war on Iraq and I hate that we are spending way too much money on our military stuff that can be used towards the programs.I'm a pacifist and I don't like the ideas of war. However, many countries like North Korea are about to test nuclear subject and may declare war on us. Even if I don't like how we spend the money on military it is necessary to protect ourselves so other countries don't think we are weak and take advantage of us. Some great stuff have come out of wars like our independence, end of slavery, end of the Nazi regime, etc.Sometimes wars must happen so something good can come out of it. I like space, Nasa, and all that jazz but our main concern as American's in this economy is to help get ourselves out of this mess. Space will always be there. When the economy is better and we can spend more money than I am all for the space program.It will be cool to live on the moon one day. However, as of right now I want to help the poor, the disadvantage, and the elderly.
So yea those are just a few of my thoughts and concerns right now. I'm still pretty new at all of this political stuff so I would like to hear your thoughts and concerns about each of the things I just mentioned above and some I may not have thought about. Also if you know of any great websites than please list them so I can read up some more and be well informed for the next election!Oh and sorry for the bad grammar and some mis informed info.. like I said.. i'm still new at this :d
so I took a test on politicalcompass.org and it says that my views are closely related to Angela Merkel than anybody else. I had no idea who she is so I looked her up and realized that I did like a lot of her policies! I always assumed I was a democrat because I like helping out the disadvantage but it turns out I am more of a Republican. Acutally my views are kinda messed up. It says I am more socially moderate. Turns out my ideals are closely related to one of the main political parties in Germany called the Christian Social Union. It's quite neat. I decided I'm just going to be in the Independent Party so I don't have to feel pressured into voting just republican or democrat but only on the issues themselves.
For example, I am really religious and I am a Christian but I still believe that the Church and State should be seperate. Religion should never mix with state policies. I like the idea of having prayer in public schools but as an option program. For example once a week a teacher can held up a volunteer forum for religion talks for those who wants to participate. So people won't be forced into participating but there is that option for people who can participate!
The quiz said that even though I'm socially moderate I still upheld a lot of traditional conservative ideals. For example, I believe families are important and it is our duty to help children. I like the idea of school vauchers because If I become a parent I want to make sure my children receive the best education if I can't afford private schools. I was fortunate enough to attend private schools for most of my life but I know this isnt the case for everyone. I believe in a small universal health care for the people who can't afford to buy health insurance. I don't know what kind of requirements but mostly for people who are on the welfare and the disadvantage. However, if people can afford to buy their own health care than they should have their own health care to get the best quality of medication. I'm taking a few medications at the moment. One of them is for my ADHD medication and there are at least 5 different kinds of medication for ADHD patients. They all work differently on certain people and I would hate just being told that I have to take one certain medication on a certain type of dosages. I like vareity and I have a feeling that if health care is universal than we won't get as many options.. I'm actually going to talk to my friends in Canada to see how they like the universal health care option. Maybe if I get some opinions from them it will give me a better judgement.
I also believe in helping out the poor, the disadvantage, and the ederly. Even though I am more of a Republican now I am a strong beliver of the welfare state. I just think its sad when a lot of people try to take advantage of welfare for selfish and personal reasons such as being to lazy to work, etc. They are hurting those who really need help from the government because they cant help themselves. My mom is in the process of trying to get
a regiserted nurse from the state so when I move on campus someone can take care of her.
I would hate to see this type of program being shut down because of government cuts. I need to read more into how the welfare system works, what type of people apply for welfare, and how much we are spending into this system. If the welfare system is cut than at least we should try to help out charities so charaties and different organizations can help out the disadvantage.The same with privitization. I love the idea of privitization. I want to make sure we all get the right social secruity, health care, private business, etc. I also think there should be a small universal amount for the people I just mentioned above.
I am pro life for myself. I don't think I ever want to get an abortion and if one of my friends want an abortion than I will try to persuade some other options first. I think abortion should be the last possible option for women to take. However, I know that at the end it is a woman's decision to get an abortion if she really wants it. I have no control or say to what she wants to do with her body. As a Christian, I just want to be there for her and guide her through this difficult decision. I'm sure she doesn't want to have an abortion either but these decisions are never easy. I really am irriated at women who gets like 5 to 6 abortions thourghout their life because they don't pratice safe sex or don't think about other options. I think its sad because I do believe that a fetus is a life and that women should at least think about different alternatives.
Same sex marriage: Ok as a Christian I know in the bible it said that its wrong for people of the same sex to be in a relationship. However, I interpreted knowing that I can't judge people of their sins. Everyone is not perfect except for Jesus.However, its hard not to judge people such as rapists, murderers, etc. I really hate it when people say that marriage should be between a man and a woman. The reasons why I hate is because divorce rates are so high! I think divorce is horrible since not only it affects the parents but also the children. I know that there are many many reasons for divorce and that if a marriage can't work than divorce must be an answer. I'm fine when people are divorced.. I just feel really bad for their kids. Like the whole Jon and Kate situation. I think Jon is stupid for getting into an affair(??) because he knows how much it will hurt Kate and their kids. However, I can see why Kate wants to get a divorce. I don't want to be put up with a cheating husband. I just feel really really bad for their kids having to go through all that media and know that one day they will be affected by it. However, sometimes children will be happy if their parents are happy by getting divorced. So I dunno I hate it when there are divorces but if its better for the kids than its fine with me.ok getting off topic. So what I was saying that I think if two loving same sex couples want to get married and adopt than thats fine with me! They probably would have a better success rate and actually stay marry since they know it has taken many years and hard fought battle for gay couples to get married. I actually got so happy when I was watching the secret life for an american teenager. When one of the teens got pregnant she was thinking of letting a gay couple adopt her baby and the way they love and care for children actually made me cry. haha I get so emotional sometimes.
Government spending. I like the idea of a smaller government and less federal control over certain issues. For example, I got soooo mad when I read that the federal government wants to take over the california parks in case they get shut down. They're our parks and we should be the ones in control of it.. not the governemnt. I disagree with many of Arnold's plans such as eliminating parks and cutting down the financial aid and welfare system. I know we are in a crisis but in a crisis we must all make sacrifices to help each other get over these tough times. If it means raising just a tiny bit of taxes plus cutting some programs,than I will be ok with that.I'm going to be an incoming grad student and am so afraid I won't get any financial aid if Arnold's plan will become effect in the near future.
I personally hate how we have to get in other countries's business. I know America is one of the top countries and that we should make sure that other countries are following the U.N orders and stuff. However, I hate the war on Iraq and I hate that we are spending way too much money on our military stuff that can be used towards the programs.I'm a pacifist and I don't like the ideas of war. However, many countries like North Korea are about to test nuclear subject and may declare war on us. Even if I don't like how we spend the money on military it is necessary to protect ourselves so other countries don't think we are weak and take advantage of us. Some great stuff have come out of wars like our independence, end of slavery, end of the Nazi regime, etc.Sometimes wars must happen so something good can come out of it. I like space, Nasa, and all that jazz but our main concern as American's in this economy is to help get ourselves out of this mess. Space will always be there. When the economy is better and we can spend more money than I am all for the space program.It will be cool to live on the moon one day. However, as of right now I want to help the poor, the disadvantage, and the elderly.
So yea those are just a few of my thoughts and concerns right now. I'm still pretty new at all of this political stuff so I would like to hear your thoughts and concerns about each of the things I just mentioned above and some I may not have thought about. Also if you know of any great websites than please list them so I can read up some more and be well informed for the next election!Oh and sorry for the bad grammar and some mis informed info.. like I said.. i'm still new at this :d