What gives either side a right to dictate other peoples morality? I heard an interesting statement a while back that led me to think about a lot of different aspects of our government. The Republicans want my porn and the Democrats want my guns. To me it is pretty simple, if you don't porn, don't buy it. Don't like guns don't buy them. You will never keep guns away from criminals so no matter what laws you pass you won't stop violent crime. Don't believe in abortion don't have one. Isn't it pretty simple? I think the our nation would get along a lot better if everyone minded their own business first and stay out of their neighbors.
2007-09-20 09:55:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
[UK] To answer your first question: traditionally, and very basically, the left (communist, Marxist, socialists) believe that someones life should be controlled economically to the highest extent possible. this means controlling ones wages, spending patterns, sharing the wage out equally amongst the community for the common good. (this example is typical Marxist communism) this would get rid of conflict in society between different classes. however, the left believe that they shout;d stay ut of peoples moral life. ie- should not preach to people about how to lead their lifes when it comes to morality.
on the other hand, The right of the political spectrum believe the complete opposite. the government should stay out of peoples economic life as much as possible, (free market capitalism, liberalism) for example, this would enable people to spend how they like. however, the right believe that the government should control peoples lifes to the highest possible extent in morality, to encourage consensus in society.
therefore, to answer your first question the Right believe they shold control peoples morality because it is part of their theory on how society works, and how it should be maintained. (functionalism is the building block of the right theory.)
to answer your second question, a party or a group of people united by a political idea always think they have the way for society to develop. basically, people think they have the holy grail so to speak, and therefore think they can 'enlighten' others to their beliefs.
another answer is that one cannot be isolationist in a society... it just does not work that way. you cannot ignore your neighbor if he steals your garden knome or something, can you? (i don't suppose you have a garden knome, its just a silly example ^^) hence, one cannot "mind ones own business" when society come crashing though one front door. besides, you live in a democracy, so you are imposing your morality and political viewpoint every time you vote, or stand on a chair and shout "china's communist!"
2007-09-20 10:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Should we prevent religions from marrying 14 year olds to 19 year olds . Multiple wifes is a good reason for Islam to spread around the world or do we stop it .
I have a problem about where people like to draw lines .
Mine is at life and despite the ignorance of so many life begins at conception .
Sp I can agree that everyone should stay out of everyone else's business as long as you are not killing others .
I could care less what political Supreme court Justices decided 40 years ago .
2007-09-20 17:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds good to me except we need to make sure the guns are registered. We will never keep the guns away from the criminals but we can slow them down and if we require a waiting period, it will stop moments of anger killings. This is where someone is angry and if they can get their hands on a gun immediately, they will use it and kill someone. If they have to wait, they may only have a fist -fight!
2007-09-20 17:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by B. D Mac 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunatley, people dont feel that way. Much like with religion, they believe that government should dictate morality to the people. With guns, it's iffy because they can actually kill people, though I don't support total gun control. I think that the government should stop dictating morality and start helping people by providing health care and other services.
2007-09-20 17:07:40 · answer #4 · answered by whiteflame55 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This sounds exactly like a democratic ideal. I don't know a democrat one who wants to ban guns (Though some do support a ban on certain guns). Other then the guns where else do you see dems trying to dictate yoru life.
On the other side the Reps seem to want to control all aspects of one's life. As they feel they are the morality of America and everyone should live up to there moral standards. In the meantime it seems a number of them don't live up to there own moral standards.
2007-09-20 17:02:13 · answer #5 · answered by labken1817 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree with you. Don't want it, don't buy it. I also think that we need to keep all the children away from all that...porn...guns...all the bad things, until they are old enough to make their own decisions. I also think that if childre/adults want to pray in school they should be allowed to do so. If others do not want to pray then they also have that right. Something else that bothers me is...the government will not allow gay marriages but that does NOT stop them from taking taxes out of their paychecks. As long as no crimes are committed and no one gets physically hurt..I do not see the harm in any of it.
2007-09-20 17:06:35 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Behavin 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well, that's one of the fundamental differences.
One side is trying to tell you what you can and cannot do -- and the other side is trying to force the issue to be a matter of personal choice, not subject to govt control.
Interestingly, the two sides swap depending on the issue.
Conservatives generally want to control what you do that doesn't hurt anyone else. Liberals generally want to control what you do that could hurt someone else.
Libertarians think they're both wrong -- and don't want the govt controlling anybody (other than stopping actual harmful crimes).
2007-09-20 17:00:46 · answer #7 · answered by coragryph 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I agree. Unfortunately things are not as easy as you say.
About guns and pornography, the problem is that there are irresponsible people who sell all that and irresponsible people who consume them. There are also parents who don't know what their kids are doing and persons with psychological problems.
Abortion is something I don't like but I can't speak for everybody else. Those who have an abortion must face the consequences.
2007-09-20 17:22:59 · answer #8 · answered by Mysterio 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No it is NOT pretty simple. Someone being aborted is not able to express whether or not he or she believes in abortions. The right to have guns is more simple. The U.S. Constitution says the right to keep arms shall not be infringed. Not being infringed means not being interfeared with by even the smallest amount. The problem with porn is made more complicated by its being difficult to define.
2007-09-20 17:23:29 · answer #9 · answered by cityslicker42 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
What you are saying was the original concept. Keep government out of our lives. Well, it worked for a little while.
2007-09-20 17:08:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋