Not in any particular conscious order:
- I own guns, but do not think that a common citizen has the need to own automatic weapons or explosive devices such as grenade launchers.
- I believe that women have the right to choose what happens to their bodies, not politicians nor the religious conservatives.
- I believe that federal governemnt should govern, but that politicians cannot be trusted to do their jobs. I also think that the current tax system in the U.S. is unfair to everybody, but that the politicians prefer it that way.
- I believe that the polarization of American dialogue is the fault of the press in all of its forms.
- I do not like narrow-minded people of either the liberal or conservative ilk. But they have the right to their opinion as long as it does not infringe upon my rights.
- I vote in every election, and encourage others to do so. If you do not vote, don't tell me what is wrong in the political arena.
- I am a veteran of the USMC, but feel that you have the right not to serve in the military. If you do not serve your country in some way, then do not tell me what I've done wrong when I serve.
- I believe in God, but do not wear my faith on my sleeve as either a crutch nor a banner. And I believe that you have the right to believe as you wish, as long as you do not infringe upon me. Religion should not be taught nor encouraged at public school. Do you really want the government teaching your children about religion? Teach them at church and at home.
- I refuse to enter into the 'nurture or nature' argument in the homosexual debate. They have rights, but I'm not sure that I agree how many rights they should get.
- I believe in capital punishment, but do not believe that a 17 year old is an adult. I know a few 25 year olds that still act like children. Having said that, when a crime is commited, punishent must be provided.
I volunteer at local charities, I donate money to select charities, I do not try to get "tax rebates" for my donations, and try to donate anonymously when possible. I do not consider myself either conservative or liberal. I consider myself a true American. I was raised until these ideals and try to follow them faithfully.