Left or Right?

Lately, I have been hearing numerous political arguments. Most of them have been extremely amusing. In one instance, someone actually stated that the United States would be better off if we didn't have taxes, just that people donated whatever amount they felt would be sufficient. Honestly people, how many of you would just randomly send a check to the government for the amount you thought was enough? In another situation, someone was claiming to a conservative republican. I guess, I wasn't giving off my conservative republican vibe, because this person was trying to recruit me by stating that I would be richer if I was a Republican and I would be allowed to have a same sex marriage. Obviously, she was a little confused about which side of the fence her particular party was, on that issue. Another argument I witnessed was, while I was in a room of about 8 people of all different backgrounds, and this person was the only one talking. It was as if this person was arguing all by them self. Absolutely hysterical!

I was raised in a family that is very liberal. My parents did not instill their political beliefs on me, they did try to educate me on certain issues. The let my sister and I choose what we wanted to believe in and how active we wanted to be. Nothing was forced, pushed or shoved down our throats.

One thing, I do appreciate is that fact that my parents taught us not to talk or agrue about politics or religion in mixed company. Apparently, not everyone got those memos. Needless to say, I do find it funny when I hear people barking incorrectly about one thing or another about the different parties. It is sad to hear that the people are so head strong about one particular party, yet their argument is basically for the other party. If only people would spend even half the amount of time reading the facts as as they do arguing our society would be a better place. However, our world does need those head strong A type personalities, otherwise life would just be too boring.

I found a great site that has let me do some very basic research that might help educate people on the difference of the each political party. I will continue to do more, but here are some basic views to get you guys started. I also promise to only publish the same information for both sides. I will never share my opinion nor force it upon you. I am simply trying to share information. If I stumbled across three different people in the last week that didn't know the left from the right, I am sure we all know a few more, so feel free to pass along the site to let them read up.

http://www.socyberty.com/Politics/Republican-vs-Democrat-Party.26634

Abortion

Democrats: It's the woman's right to choose and should therefore be legal

Republicans: It should not be legal and the government should restrict it as such.

Gun Control Laws

Democrats: More gun control laws are needed to address a seemly growing problem with guns

Republicans: Oppose more gun control laws, citing that it's not what the Constitution calls for.

Discrimination

Democrats: It's up to the government to step in and provide a “net” to victims of this practice

Republicans: Strong anti-discrimination laws are unnecessary. People have morals, as they say, and should be given the benefit of the doubt

Military

Democrats: Prefers a decrease military spending. This party also likes to utilize NATO and the UN; never wanting to truly go in “alone” on world issues.

Republicans: They are known for increasing military spending. They also tend to want to stand alone when dealing with NATO and the United Nations.

Gay Rights

Democrats: Usually for gays rights and believe it's apart of their civil rights to be with whom ever they choose.

Republicans: Tend to hold the view that marriage should be between people of the opposite sex, not the same.

Minimum Wage

Democrats: Favor the workers and always seem to support minimum wage hikes.

Republicans: Don't normally favor minimum wage increases because they say is hurts businesses.

Death Penalty

Democrats: Does not agree with taking someone's life as a means of discipline.

Republicans: The death penalty is necessary to curb violent crimes.

Prayer in schools

Democrats: There should be a separation between church and state

Republicans: It's apart of our nation's culture to place prayer in school and keep it that way.

Flag Burning:

Democrats: Flag burning is acceptable because it falls under freedom of speech

Republicans: Flag burning is unacceptable and is not what the constitution intended.

Natural Environment:

Democrats: The environment need to be protect and it's the government's job to enforce laws against harming the environment

Republicans: Have some environment laws but don't make them too strong, could do more harm than good.

Taxes:

Democrats: The people with the most money should pay the most taxes, tax increases are mostly good.

Republicans: the entire economy can benefit if taxes remain relatively low, tax cuts are the way to go.