Election Issue Stances Options

[*Steven*]

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/

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I often find it difficult to define my political views, and I'm very careful about choosing a party affiliation. My friend, who is a Master's Student at George Washington U., and I had a long conversation (combine 80% of the topics in the debate forum), had a talk about stances on certain issues.

-I like guns
-War is never a necessity, especially when the motives are as shady as this one, but if you find yourself in one, dominate mercilessly (which the US isn't doing)
-Death penalty fine by me, just have your facts straight. Set a precedence and be consistent.
-No, no, abortion; but it's a case-sensitive, woman's choice
-Tax the rich, and give to the poor, but not too much, because people take handouts for granted
-No child left behind? Focus less on standardized testing and more on well-rounded curriculum
-Help the poor and starving your own country before you help others. You can lend a hand if yours is broken
-Morals? America is about making money.
-Church.................................State. Keep it that way. America is a melting pot of cultures, don't impose a single lifestyle on everyone.
-the list goes on

I fluctuate from conservative to liberal, based off that list, but I feel as though policy needs to be considered with a level head, while putting common sense into effect.