I was born into a Republican family

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Wednesday April 03, 2013 · 2:59 PM PDT

2013/04/03 · 14:59

Yes, it's true, some of us on here were born into Republican families. Disadvantaged, you might say. Nonetheless, it may have held me back politically for a few years, but in the end it reinforced my liberalism and taught me much about the nature of the psychology of family politics, for which I am glad.

Michael012

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Monday April 01, 2013 · 3:37 PM PDT

2013/04/01 · 15:37

I personally decry the death penalty as barbaric, believing that society's progress should enable us to move beyond this form of punishment. However, I am in the minority of Americans, and especially in the case of mass murderers, in a position of being vehemently rejected by most people. As the case of James Holmes, the man who killed 12 people in Aurora, CO, arises, I am continually questioning myself over this belief. Does this man deserve to continue his life? Should the penalty I consider "cruel and unusual" and a violation of the right to life apply to a man who tore others' lives from them? In this case, I believe that if we look at the big picture of punishment in society, we can come to an answer that will take us beyond temporary feelings.

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Sunday March 31, 2013 · 7:04 AM PDT

2013/03/31 · 07:04

The conservative movement is one that I have great trouble understanding. To voluntarily put yourself on the wrong side of history, reason, and kindness is unthinkable to me. However, I doubt most conservatives see themselves as such. Instead, they fail to see the context of history, putting themselves in the position of defending a lack of progress in society. Whether it be in rejecting global warming or accepting tax cuts for the rich, at he same time they also ignore reason. Put those together, along with some atrocious marketing, and you have today's GOP.

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