"The World is Quiet Here."

Anonymous whispered, "when you say liberal, how liberal are you?"

     Well, Anon, this is a good question. I’ve only ever lived in extremely conservative communities, so by those standards, I am extremely liberal. But I think that overall, I’m fairly moderate. I’ll let you decide for yourself.

     In matters of policy, I’m against the death penalty, I do support gay marriage, and I don’t think the trickle-down theory works in economics. I am pro gun control, I support stem-cell research, and I believe that the rich should be taxed to a much greater degree than the working class. For example, I don’t think it’s fair for one who earns $7.50/hr to work for six hours, earning $45, only to have 30% (almost $15) of that taken away. That person then ends up working 6 hours for just about $30. Not cool. That $15 is a lot more meaningful to them than it is to the government, in my opinion.

     I’m fine with drilling for oil in the US (under EPA restrictions), but think it’s more important to find alternative fuel sources so that we don’t need to be dependent on a limited fuel supply. I take the middle ground on abortion, believing it should be allowed in cases of rape, incest, or where the mother’s life is in danger, but am hesitant to support laws in either direction on the subject. I also support socialized health care because I think it is important for everyone to have open access to health care regardless of affordability.

     Finally, I am a proud supporter of the Oxford Comma.  I don’t suppose that’s a matter of political opinion, but I do use the comma liberally.

     Anyway, that’s where I stand on most subjects, Anon. Let me know under your own URL if you have any further questions, and I’m happy to answer privately. I love having political discussions with open-minded people, and I am willing to listen to your views as long as you are willing to listen to mine. :)


4 months ago · 8 notes

  1. kayleedel said: oxford comma love 5ever
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