My problem is that I want government to play the smallest role possible in my life. I don't feel politicians have the right to dictate the way Americans live their lives through legislation. If someone is doing something that doesn't effect me it's none of my damn business.
I support:
pro-choice (even though I don't agree w/ abortion)
pro-gay rights (even though I don't care about homosexuality)
pro-gun (If gov't succeeds in disarming us we will become subjects)
pro-legalize all drugs (why waste tax money fighting a losing battle?)
Lowering taxes and cutting most social welfare programs
Privatizing education through vouchers
At election time I become really frustrated because I know my views don't align neatly with any canidate. I always end up voting Republican because that party is traditionally more supportive of smaller government and because I feel most strongly about pro-gun and lower taxes. But lately Democrats and Republicans have become pretty similar animals. The bureaucracy has become larger under GWB and he hasn't supported gun rights the way I would have liked.
So anyway, yes Lebell, I share your frustration. And we just happen to align on all the stances you listed above.
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