Democrat? Republican?

Question

What if you say you hate liberals and end up needing life saving surgery from a doctor who just happens to be liberal? What if you say you hate republicans but a police officer who happens to be republican saves your child from a sick predator? What if your son or daughter decides they are on there own now and choose to vote against what they have been taught? I think people have gotten way too far away from common values that define a "good human being". As for the men and women in uniform, I don't care if they are democrat or republican, I support them! And politics does not define what is a good person or a bad person! My vote is whats important. This jibber jabber doesn't mean **** anyway! Its almost like a new form of racism! Nobody should ever be treated different on the job because of their political views either!! Thats just ******* insane! But it does happen! Obsolutely rediculous!

Answer 1

I agree instead of realizing the beliefs of party is what someone disagrees with, it has become a personal attack. I do not mind saying I belief in Republican values & always have, but I have never insulted an individual because they are Democrats or Libertarians (sp). I have friends from all parties & love them all for different reasons, unless they say I never ask party. Easier
since I never hide my party. Democracy is freedom to choose
your own politics & what 1 person does or does not do, does not change who I am.

Answer 2

i'm an self reliant, interior the protection stress and could be vote casting for Obama. i will vote Democrat because of the fact i've got self assurance that we want a drastic replace and an probability to re-build this us of a and allow the worldwide to verify that we chosen replace and not proceed a similar bully politics. i've got self assurance in protecting the form of the u . s . and our freedom. i understand somewhat some the persons interior the protection stress have self assurance that the Republicans can do this greater effective, yet I even tend to disagree. in simple terms seem at our present day challenge, broken down monetary device, no foreign places coverage, a conflict with out objective, growing to be unemployment, and so on… OBAMA 2008!!!

Answer 3

You have asked several questions but have put them in a rhetorical context, but they need to be fixed.

"What if you say you hate liberals and end up needing life saving surgery from a doctor who just happens to be liberal?"

I first note the use of the term liberal. If a doctor is liberal (or conservative), chances are you will not know. Politics arent discussed at the doctor's office so that they may appeal to anyone who comes in need of help. Few doctors, if any, are willing to promote their political views for scrutany- and what few would are not withholding service for a dissenting political view. They have a job to do and took an oath to do just that. You reference hate, but I dont know of a single sick person willing to challenge a doctor's political views if their wellbeing is at stake.

"What if you say you hate republicans but a police officer who happens to be republican saves your child from a sick predator?"

I now note the use of solely a political party; Republicans. Why is that important? It is important because the opposite of liberal is not Republican; it's conservative. In order to keep the rhetoric on balance, one example must be equal to the other- clearly these aren't. Regardless, the questions are missing something else.

If such-and-such happnes, THEN there must be a consequence- but you didnt follow through with either question.

"What if your son or daughter decides they are on there own now and choose to vote against what they have been taught?"

You answered your own question but not intentionally. They are on their own and have chosen. What is there to discuss?

"I think people have gotten way too far away from common values that define a "good human being". "

In the past, religion was considered a large part of the moral fiber of our society. In recent years, there has been a large push by the minority of people in this country that generally fall under the religious categories of athiests or agnostic. They largely support, at least in principle, Democrats on the issues of religion and its roles and have been somewhat successful in demonizing religion in our society by using failed priests and religious people as examples: thus later came the coined phrase "The Religious Right"- a term largely associated with Republicans.

Although there are many religions in this country, most (not all) have a code of ethics that would be good for this country, but with religion being demonized many of those values have been overlooked. Just because a priest or person who represents a particular faith fails to uphold the faith's standard does not make the religion bad- that is the stigma largely being portrayed. Many politicians are distancing themselves from associating themselves with a particular faith to appeal to voters. John Kerry and George W Bush, for examples- John distanced himself from his faith while George embraced his.

"And politics does not define what is a good person or a bad person!"

Sure it does, to a degree. What you do or are willing to do to get elected, what you believe or will allow to occur that you have the power to prevent is a part of the character of the person- right vs wrong, good vs bad. If you have the ability to stop something that is wrong but do not because someone else says it's ok, what does that say about your convictions or your ability to lead?

You elect someone who espouses your views and your convictions because they are there to represent you in that aspect and lead the way in making your community (local, state, and federal) something you and those around you that allow the rights given in the United States Constitution to be shared and enjoyed by all in your community.

Yes, your vote is important, but you cannot vote on everything that comes before the elected representitive- that is why we send a representitive. They should be looked at in every aspect but that is not the case in recent history. Media has portrayed candidates and incumbants in a handful of issues, but only a handful of issues.

"Nobody should ever be treated different on the job because of their political views either!!"

I disagree. There are some jobs that their political views are paramount: On November 7th, that is exactly what we will do...but those are not the only people who should be scrutanized. No, I am not suggesting it is important whether or not a policeman or doctor's political views are as important, but a judge, a teacher, a college professor, a journalist, political analyist, etc. sometimes use their positions to influence the decisions of others politically- it matters, especially where children are involved.

Answer 4

I know, I agree with you totally. Youre intelligent, moreso than many adults! I personally dont claim either party, I can go either way depending on which issue, and I do vote, but some people need to realize that mud slinging is not your entire life, enjoy it and dont spend it hating the other party.

Answer 5

I couldn't have said it better. I think many things are created to pit us against each other. And far too many of us are dumb enough, or perhaps simply ignorant enough to fall for it. It's not just politics's. It seems to permeate every aspect of our lives, in every thing we say or do. So, who's the winner, and who's the loser here? I think most of us lose. And the few elite win. Divide and conquer.

Answer 6

I agree,nobody should be alienated or treated with discrimination because they have more faith in one party or another. Personally I don't have to much faith in either of the dominant parties.

Answer 7

Don't vote based on if they are Republican or Democrat.... VOTE AMERICAN!! Vote on the candidate who follows (more or less) your own values.

Answer 8

Your right,but some peoples jobs are just that.

Answer 9

Thank you! Nice to see someone who thinks like I do!

Answer 10

I agree