When you are deciding a polical issue how much do you think 1"is it Constitutional?" , 2 "how would my party vote?" and 3 "is it consistent with my moral beliefs?
2007-05-20 15:08:12 · 13 answers · asked by wisemancumth 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
My views are based on both the Constitution and on my moral beliefs. If a person has a right under the Constitution, I will affirm to my death their rights, even if it's not something that I fundamentally believe in. My party isn't a factor because I follow what my head and heart tell me is right, not what a political party dictates.
2007-05-20 15:18:08 · answer #1 · answered by Livie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a very broad question - are you referring to what my personal beliefs are, or how I believe a political issue falls in terms of the US legal system? The Constitution is an important, more-so THE important document when determining the legality of many issues, but it should also be noted that the Constitution was created with the intent to be open to interpretation. The Bill of Rights is actually cited more than the Constitution itself, and they are a set of 10 amendments that were made shortly after the Constitution was written. That should be noted more often - within the first decade of the Constitution, there were already TEN things that were thought to be wrong and/or missing from it. The ninth amendment also loosely states that just because a right is not explicitly stated in the Constitution does not mean that right does not exist. The Right to Privacy is a prime example of this.
Short answer - The Constitution is important in guiding new laws and interpreting old, but societal attitude should allow for differing interpretations of the Constitution, or even further altering of the Constitution in extreme circumstances. That's what Amendments are for, after all.
2007-05-20 15:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First would be the Constitution. What I find sad, is all the Misquotes of the Constitution on Y/A. Folks who claim it the most, it is obvious they have never read it.
I then have to say Party and Moral Beliefs would be tied.
Unfortunately there is no Party that is 100% in line with what I believe, so sometimes there is compromise.....
Do they even teach the Constitution in school anymore? We had to know the Preamble, that we are a Democratic Republic, Not a Democracy, Read the Founding Fathers writings back and forth on the writing of the Constitution, and all the Amendments... Do they do that anymore? It IS important.....
2007-05-20 15:14:37 · answer #3 · answered by Ken C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. I'm a police officer, so I have to think in terms of the Constitution on a regular basis.
2. Though most of my votes are for Republican Candidates, I do not belong to any political party. I think it is ridiculous for someone to vote for a candidate or issue based solely on their political party. I believe that we all should have a mind of our own to determine what and who is better for the welfare of the nation.
3. My beliefs are my beliefs, whether or not they are based on morality or not is sometimes difficult to tell. I vote for what I believe to be right, period.
2007-05-20 19:06:48 · answer #4 · answered by LawDawg 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. My moral beliefs, 2. Constitutional and 3. How party votes.
But none of my moral beliefs contradict the Constitution.
I like the Constitution but I don't like how idiots today interpret it. For example, last week when a very bright, very successful local high school student submitted his personal bio for the yearbook he attributed God to his success. But the yearbook adviser decided to edit God out and it read "he attributes his success to others." She cited "seperation of church and state concerns." Lets see....Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, NOR PROHIBIT THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF. The boy's constitutional rights were violated. Our founding fathers would be outraged to know their constitution was being interpreted that way today.
2007-05-20 19:38:09 · answer #5 · answered by SW1 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The first test on any issue is the test of fairness and justice. Then if it seems reasonable, does it stand up to the constitution. How my party would vote is completely immaterial. As for moral beliefs, well that came first when I looked at fairness and justice.
2007-05-21 02:27:38 · answer #6 · answered by jehen 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that the Constitution is important to take into account, because creating unconstitutional laws would lead the United States to anarchy, but that is not the first thing I take into account when deciding my views. I normally base my views on my morals, which emphasize the inherent worth and dignity of every human being. Normally my views coincide with my political party, but they are not based off of it.
2007-05-20 15:20:19 · answer #7 · answered by ginger.salem 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone in here said, "We had to know the Preamble, that we are a Democratic Republic, Not a Democracy,". Deomcratic Republic is not listed (to the best of my knowledge) anywhere in the Constutition(s). And people, the Constitution does not grant you any Rights. If ur born in this Country, or became a Citizen, u have UNalienable Rights / fundamental Rights - given to u by ur creator. (eg, in my case that would be God).
If ur a federal Citizen ur stuck with slave civil Rights.
hope this helps.
2007-05-20 16:18:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always consider the constitution in my decisions. To bad most individuals dont, such as politicions. I dont care how anyone votes, even my own party. I vote based on my beliefs and my beliefs only.
2007-05-20 21:08:14 · answer #9 · answered by src8784 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
100%. I don't belong to a political party.
2007-05-20 15:19:13 · answer #10 · answered by xiphos 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋