I don't think so at all. I guess there is a study out about genetics dictating it.
I doubt it. What do you guys think? It's gotta be nature and environment... and people change over the course of their lives!
2006-11-07 05:54:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I was born with a God-given, intelligent brain. It is not by chance that I am voting today for conservative public servants. I have studied the issues, considered those running, and have a will to choose those who will best represent my values. Aren't we blessed!!!
2006-11-07 05:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by lindakflowers 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I dont know about everyone, but Im pretty sure I was born this was. When Bush was running for re election my class wanted an essay on who we would vote for and why, everyone in my class picked Bush because he was against abortion and I just thought to myself that is soo wrong, how can someone tell another person what to do. I was 11 or 12, so I couldnt pick Clinton because he was pro choice,even thought I did want him to win so I picked Perot, on the assumption that well if he made all that money for himself he must know something. So oh I also should explain that I went to a very small private christian southern baptist school and it would have not been cool to pick Clinton. My parents are both reigstered Republicans, and I had gone to church until I was 18. Sorry this is so long, but I do think I was born that way.
2006-11-07 06:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by Perplexed 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was probably born into a Conservative family but my parents were Independents until later in life. I basically became a Republican upon turning 18 and have been so ever since. All 4 of my children CAN decide what they want to be and have chosen to be Republicans. That party seems to value the things we do.
2006-11-07 06:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No matter where someone is on the political spectrum, and it is not either/or, but shades of gray, it is not genetic at all. Our attitudes are shaped at first by our families of origin, then our communities. Over time, we differentiate our own opinions from those of people around us. We make choices, if we have a brain. Sadly, many people follow their parents, familys, religious intsitution, neighborhood or friends instead of reasonably considering the positions and candidates. Many leave their brains outside the voting booth.
2006-11-07 06:00:05 · answer #4 · answered by Linda R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a conservative republican until Bush's dad as head of the CIA started selling arms to the contra rebels and sending the money to Iran.
This money to Iran was to insure that the American hostages would not be released until after the election in which Reagan / Bush claimed that the democrats were not helping to release the hostages.
This totally opened my eyes to the corruption in the republican party.
Now I'm still a conservative, but an independent.
2006-11-07 06:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by sprcpt 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was born an atheist with no political knowledge. I was force fed God, Liberal ideas and Conservative ideas. I had to take in what I thought was the best ideas from all of those. Then I did some research and really started to get into politics.
2006-11-07 05:59:32 · answer #6 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think it's both. If you're lucky enough to be naturally bright and born into a family that promotes higher education, travel, and cultural awareness then you become a liberal. Unfortunately, you can be born bright and still be unlucky enough to be raised by backwater hicks who fear change and practice blind religious fanaticism. Then you become a conservative. I was lucky enough to be the former. Go Dems.
2006-11-07 06:16:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess my open minded family did influence my vote.I am still Liberal.Environment plays a part but when you get older, make up your own mind. My relatives were born rednecks but are very Liberal, I am proud that they just vote their own opinion without letting a party tell them what to do. I do the same and even when we disagree, we can still talk about it and talk about differences. All of us are in favor of legalized pot and gay marriage.
2006-11-07 06:01:26 · answer #8 · answered by Sue Chef 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Children are born liberal--hate free!
I was brought up in a pretty "conservative" backround,full of hang ups,religion,etc.
I am not a socialist but I am "liberal" on issues of American freedoms,incliding Hispanic issues supported by "liberals".
I got over a lot of conservative mind games and the double lives a lot of tghem lead.Not saying you in particular.
2006-11-07 06:12:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think we are born one way or the other. Society and how you are raised contribute to your political views. People definitely change over their lives, I know I have and it's possible I'll change my views again.
2006-11-07 06:01:01 · answer #10 · answered by harpersr10 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋