NationStates Jolt Archive

Me:

Abortion: I don't neccessarily agree with abortion on the moral level, you're killing a human fetus. And partial birth abortion just seems... wrong. However, I look at the side of the woman's argument and I can understand their point of view. You know, the whole "I can't take care of it" or "I wouldn't be able to provide it with a life." This seems like an excuse to evade personal responsibility to me and there IS adoption. However, not everyone can deal with giving away the infant after it's born. These things are called EMOTIONS, feelings. And another argument against abortion is that the woman is too lazy to take care of the baby so they kill it off. Let me ask you this: would you want this lazy, irresonsible woman taking care of an infant? "Adoption!" you cry, but as I said, some people just can't bare giving up the child... and if this person is so lazy, what makes you think she'll go through the process of giving the child up? Wouldnt it be much moral to abort the pregnancy rather than fuck up that child's life horribly? I don't know. A part of me doesnt like the killing and another part doesnt like the infringing of privacy and restraint of choice. And plus, I'm against the death penalty. Is this a double-standard?

Gun Rights: Quite simply, I'm anti-gun. Not totally, I understand that banning guns outright leaves the people defenseless. And plus, why would the criminals hand in their guns? Some might, but chances are that the only people with guns would be law enforcement and criminals. What about the individual's right to self-defense. And the Second Amendment comes to mind. However, who buys a gun without the notion that its MAIN purpose is to kill -- whether in self-defense or not. Gun safety is another issue. Do you really want some moron purchasing a handgun? But then again, you have to consider that they too have Second Amendment rights. I'm conflicted.

Economy: Not sure about my stance -- not neccessarily a fan of the capitalist system's exploits of poorer people, however it does provide opportunity... if it hasn't succumbed to a monopoly that it allowed to be created. I support a form of government-funded healthcare and welfare, but with a choice to private healthcare. Not sure though what my definitive view on capitalism is. Maybe I should take an economics course in college. But that would be boring. ;)

Ok, that's all I can think of now.

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I would have to agree with you on the abortion issue for some of the same reasons as you gave. As for the gun issue personaly I think all they should have to do is start paying attention to the first part of the second amendment namely "A well regulated milita being important..." by making every one that buys a gun join a state millita, not the National Guard, but something purly defensive. You could see t it that they recieve proper training in gun safety and the responsibilities involved in owning a gun.

For me, it is taxes, the economy, programs, capitalism vs. socialism, etc. I see good in both sides, and believe that either extreme is dangerous. So it's hard trying to stake out some middle ground.

As well, I'm not entirely sure about gun control. I see the necessity of private gun ownership, but also the danger. Personal freedom, vs. general safety.

My conflict is a larger philosopical one in which I am pulled between libertarianism and socialism.

On one hand I do not want government telling me what to do or trying to dictate moral issues. Power corrupts and all that. Give me a typical Jeffersonian government that governs best by governing least.

On the other hand multinational corporations have gotten so large and powerful the only way to offset the danger they represent is a government large enough to regulate them and protect society. Unfortunately, more often than not that same government ends up in bed with the multinationals that threaten our freedom, security, and natural environment.

So, do I give power to an ever growing government that will inevitably infringe my civil liberties (i.e. the "Patriot" Act), or do I resign myself to living in a corporate dominated "Rollerball" world (the original movie) in which I am reduced from a citizen to a consumer?

A depressing choice.

My conflict is a larger philosopical one in which I am pulled between libertarianism and socialism.

On one hand I do not want government telling me what to do or trying to dictate moral issues. Power corrupts and all that. Give me a typical Jeffersonian government that governs best by governing least.

On the other hand multinational corporations have gotten so large and powerful the only way to offset the danger they represent is a government large enough to regulate them and protect society. Unfortunately, more often than not that same government ends up in bed with the multinationals that threaten our freedom, security, and natural environment.

So, do I give power to an ever growing government that will inevitably infringe my civil liberties (i.e. the "Patriot" Act), or do I resign myself to living in a corporate dominated "Rollerball" world (the original movie) in which I am reduced from a citizen to a consumer?

A depressing choice.

This as well, plagues me.

I like all isues,as long as they're not exagerating too much.

...right.

Abortion is the biggest issue I am conflicted on, for basically the same reasons New Genoa is.