Democrats and republicans are Hypocrites, did you know that?

Question

I am a democrat and am willing to admit I am a hypocrite. Because I am pro choice, and against the death penalty. How does that make sense?

And republicans (some) are pro life, but for the death penalty.

Now before anyone sais "But the difference is an innocent "baby", is being "killed" and a criminal is being killed."
I know this. And like I said, Im a hypocrite. But who are we to judge people?

Answer 1

i avoid politics like it's the freaking plague! at least you're not republican tho lol

Answer 2

I'm a Republican, and I'm pro-life but I support the death penalty. Here's why: Anyone who believes that they have the right to arbitrarily take someone else's life (READ: not in self-defense, not in defense of one's family, and not in the proper performance of duties as a law enforcement officer or military member) poses a threat to society. There's no way we can know for sure that such a person will not kill again, and as a society we demand justice for the wrong done to the families of murder victims. And as far as I'm concerned, incarcerating murderers for life punishes law-abiding taxpayers, NOT the criminals that kill.

You asked "Who are we to judge people?" I hope I misunderstood you because I read that and I think that you're the type of person who believes people should not be held accountable for their actions, and no one should ever be punished for doing something that our society has deemed "wrong." We have certain laws in place to protect the lives and liberties of private citizens. If a man raped you, I would want to see that man brought to justice and made to pay for what he did. See, if we apply the "Who are we to judge people?" standard, then EVERYTHING would be permissible and our society would disintegrate until the only law left would be the law of the jungle -- survival of the fittest.

P.S.: I'm also a Christian, so before you ask "How can you support the death penalty when the Bible says 'Thou shalt not kill'?" let me answer that for you: The same God who gave that commandment prescribed a penalty for those who broke it. "If a man taketh the life of another man, then by man shall his life be taken." Not sure of the exact verse, but I want to say the 20th chapter of Exodus...

Answer 3

Gosh, and I am pro-life, anti-death penalty...guess I win some sort of consistency medal.

Then again, I am only anti-death penalty because of the flaws in the justice system and because I have seen personally the impact executing even the most repugnant killers has on a community. Seeing restaurants having "Bundy Specials" of all fried food dishes the day he was executed helped do it for me.

Answer 4

both are because both are liberals and liberalism=hypocrisy Republicans are somewhat better hypocritical because a minimum of Democrats admit to being liberals at the same time as Republicans pretend to be conservatives till eventually after the election at the same time as they teach their authentic colorings. To the guy who stated:Republicans. What freedoms are you claiming democrats have taken far flung from you? supply up gazing proper-wing media - its no longer some thing yet propaganda." the position could I start up; How about freedom of speech because of McCain FineGold and how about freedom of religion with the Gaytheist faith being stress fed in public faculties and the liberals attempting to modify the definition of marriage and stress non secular human beings to pay taxes to help issues G-d is hostile to (like taxes to pay for insurance for companions of gays). How about freedom to persue happiness with each and each of the limitations and extreme taxes and regulations hostile to business enterprise. California has an $800 fee someone ought to pay, only to start up a business enterprise earlier even earning the first dollar. How

Answer 5

I agree with you on hypocrisy and believe we are all guilty of it somewhere in our political ideology. I think the hypocrisy you mention is acceptable though. It provides much needed discourse. In order for a society to thrive and grow we must be exposed to a variety of viewpoints, then we can make informed decisions regarding issues which effect society as a whole. The hypocrisy that is intolerable in politics is where people will chastise one side for an action, then completely ignore or condone similar action on their side. This is the ultimate hypocrisy and does not serve any interest in society.

Answer 6

nice stance. well done for honestly admitting the difficulties with it. however, i don't agree that you are a hypocrite. there is not really a very consistent attitude to "death as a political issue" out there, especially when you throw in subjects like "just war", "euthanasia" "suicide" and, stretching a bit for some, perhaps, "vegetarianism".

the fact that you stand back from your beliefs and continue to question them means you'll never be a sheep for any political party. you should be proud.

Answer 7

One party gives total choice, the other no choice. By being given choice, you can make the wrong one or the right one, but the point is it's your choice to make. Not all reasons to have an abortion are logical, nor are they morally just, but in the end, it's the woman's choice to make. Not her spouse's, and definitely not ours.

Answer 8

yes the two party system has become so corrupt I doubt it could be salvaged. It is a sad day in the country when ones party is all that matters..the country seems to come in last place between; money, power, then country (maybe)

Answer 9

1. The State has NO right to tell a woman what to do with her body. (its a fetus not a baby)
2. State sanctioned murder is wrong.

Answer 10

Humanity is hypocritical, depends on your mission.