Party Affiliation

Throughout my 14 years of living in the United States I have developed a strong liberal political view towards the many political issues in today's siciety. I cannot think of a more perfect government than that of the United States. It is truly a country ruled by the people and for the people with reasonable representation in both the White House and Congress. The United States has so many citizens that it has become unrealistic to hear each and every citizen on what they have to say on a public stand. It would take many years if we were to give all citizens an equal opportunity to speak in pubilc and be heard by all for at least 5 minutes. Also, not all citizens are as well educated and informed to be making decisions on several issues, causing them to just follow the majority when it comes to voting. This is why we have the opportunity to elect the person whom we think can make the best decisions for us. I have develop my political ideology due to my interest on individuals' freedoms, my family background and their ways of thinking as well as what I have seen from the upcoming presidential election of 2008.

California has just recently legalized same sex marriages. However, according to Bill O'Reilly, only 30% of Americans approve such civil acts. I personally do not see this approval of same sex marriages as demoralizing to the American society; on the contrary, I see this as a great use of the freedoms that this nation has to offer to its citizens even though not widely approved by all states. I view myself as a true liberal when it comes to private rights that do not involve national interests. I believe that if a person either decides to or is inclined to be different from others, this person should not be punished or isolated just for showing deviant behavior. As long as this person does not interfere or come into conflict with others around, it is perfectly fine to let the person live his or her life a lone. I believe that the government should limit the level of survaillance and control of freedoms that the citizens become subject to. I do understand that there is a centain level of order and dicipline required for people to cohexist but there should always be room for freedom of choice.

Party affiliation is easily passed down to young generations by parents. And, it is often difficult to grow up with opposing views to parents' political views. This is also why I leaned to the left and identified myself with the Democratic Party. Coming from a big family of immigrants, it is obvious that I have inherited the political views of both my parents and relatives. My family has long seen the Replublican Party as our enemy when it comes to the spending plan. As a liberal, I consider the War on Terrorism to be an unjust war that has done more bad than it has done good. The current war on terrorism has morally defeated some very patriotic people's attitudes that are just not seen the results that we had hoped for prior to engaging in this war. Lives are still lost everyday with no additional