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I have no idea why I have my political opinions other than having lived for 56 years and following the news and trends during most of my adult life. I like to think my opinions are based on common sense but I have reversed myself several times over the years on important positions sometimes based on personal experience and sometimes from the experiences of those around me.

I think I am mostly socially liberal and fiscally conservative and think my beliefs are closer to the Libertarian Party than the others.

Socially I think the government should pass few laws regarding sexual matters, drug use, etc.. and mostly adopt a live and let live position. I believe we should ammend the constitution to add a clear "right to privacy" clause which should make abortion mostly legal as well as add a clear limit to emminent domain practices.

Fiscally I think the government should only tax and do things that are absolutely necessary since almost everything the government does is inefficient. The primary things are national defense, monopoly busting, etc.. I used to be against national health care but have changed my mind in recent years because of the medical industry's inability to operate in a competitive manner and watching several friends struggle to keep all they have worked for after an injury or illness.

I believe that most polititians are corrupt or close to it and use their position to increase their and their families and friends (contributors) net worth a great deal while in office. Over the years I have grown to trust both major parties less and less.