Politiques

I hate it how, especially in America, we try to label our beliefs into two different parties:  Republican or Democrat.  And I say beliefs and not political beliefs because we make assumptions often merely on one's beliefs.  For example, if you're a Christian, you're Republican, and if you're not, you're Democrat.

I'm a Christian, but I hate those hard-core, doom's day, scare tactics people use in politics.

I'm pro-life, not because I don't understand a woman's position, but because murder is wrong.

I'm pro gun control because I think it creates more harm than good.

I'm pro-capitalism, and I'm pro-universal health care.

I'm pro-privacy, and I'm pro-protection, but not always at the expense of privacy.

I'm pro-free speech, and pro-tolerance, but not at the expense of free speech.

I'm pro-government assisitance for the needy (i.e. Medicaid), but only for the truly needy.

And I hate it when people make surface judgements.  "You're a Christian?  So you voted for McCain, right?"  "What, you voted for O'Bama?  I thought you were a Christian!  You know he's pro-choice, right?"

This is who I am, this is what I believe.  This is ME.  

So what am I?  Democrat?  Republican?  Both?  In between?  Neither?  

My anwser?  I'm just a citizen, doing his duty for the well-being of his beloved country, voting not based on party lines, tradition, or pressure, but only on my deep-rooted convictions in a way to promote a democratic society.