I consider myself to be conservative, but not a Republican
(I am anti-partisan). I was raised by an extremely staunch right-wing
Republican father and a moderate mother. I am old-school in my interpretation
of the U.S. Constitution, and my views are shaped by my Christian faith. Here
is my opinion on a few important issues, in no particular order:
Abortion – I believe that life begins at conception. I
believe that abortion should only be legal in cases of rape, incest or of
absolute medical necessity.
Military – I hold with Teddy Roosevelt, “Speak softly and
carry a big stick.” America ought to be the best military in the world and
should always be prepared. However, I believe that military actions should only
be taken when there is no other adequate solution.
Gun Control – I believe in a literal interpretation of
the 2nd Amendment. That said, I do think there is room for common sense
in terms of what type of weapons and ammunition should be available.
Gay Marriage – This one is a tricky issue, because I
believe compassion is important. I believe in marriage between a man and a
woman. I also think this issue should be left to individual states to determine
(as per the U.S. Constitution).
Education – As a teacher, I think education is extremely
important. I think that No Child Left Behind has wrought terrible damage on our
school systems. I think schools need adequate funding and resources, and
teachers ought to be paid and treated as professionals. I also like the Common
Core (gasp).
Welfare and Healthcare – I think that both systems are in
dire need of reform. Obamacare is not the answer, but what we had before wasn’t
working either.
Political Parties – George Washington warned of the
consequences of political parties, and we are reaping them today. I think both
the Democratic and the Republican Parties are festering cesspools of corruption
and incompetence who have lost sight of what our country needs. I believe that
our political system is in urgent need of reform.
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