Political Leanings of Members

[Somebody Else]

Country of Residence: UK (Scotland)/China (Peking)
Nationality: British
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 1.62 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.87
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Right-ish, middle-ish
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Conservative (Though Cameron et al are a bit wet for my tastes)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Conservative (see above)
Religion: Can't be bothered (do like a good hymn though - schooling...)

Abortion: Allow it
War in Iraq: We broke it, we stay 'til we fix it.
Marijuana: Ban it.
Firearms: Ban anything that's designed for anti-personel use. Why any civilian feels the need to carry an assault rifle is beyond me, and I'd strongly suspect them of being somewhat sociopathic.
Gay Marriage: Marriage should be a joyful affair. If you're talking about 'civil partnerships', fine go ahead, but don't call it marriage, because that's something else, and always has been.
Gay adoption: Don't be ridiculous.
Religion in schools: Only if it doesn't affect anyone - cross on a necklace - fine, wearing a tent - no. If the school is founded as a faith school, compulsory services are fine, otherwise, none whatsoever.
Death penalty: Bring it back, treason trials too (I can think of some candidates already). Oh, and fine the families as well - if they produce such a waste of oxygen, they should pay the penalty.

[Meneldil]

Country of Residence: France
Nationality: French
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -6.50 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.15
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: from moderate-left to far left, depending on the issue
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): no
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: no
Religion: Agnostic

Abortion: That's up to the woman, and certainly not the state's business
War in Iraq: Invading Iraq was stupid as hell, but now you have to stay there to somehow clean the mess.
Marijuana: Though I think it's more dangerous than alcohol and smoking, I wouldn't mind it being legalised, as it seems to be the best way to controle it.
Firearms: I don't see any valuable reason to own or bear firearms nowadays, and thus think they should be banned permanently.
Gay Marriage: Why not, though religious mariage is another issue.
Gay adoption: Here, I'm sadly against, for numerous reasons.
Religion in schools: Never, ever. It's already being taught as History, that's more than enough.
Death penalty: I don't think anyone here is entitled to put an end to someone else's life (though I think some people deserve it).