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[Oleander Ardens]

My Political Profile

Oleander Ardens

Country of Residence: Europe
Nationality: more than one
Political Compass Result: -
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Economicly right wing but with a social leaning concerning healthcare, pension and education , socially very liberal, EU-friendly.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberal (European)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Torn between the Green , the Conservative and the Liberal forces
Religion: Catholic

Abortion: Should be avoided as much as possible (education etc), as the more I know the more I consider it a terrible and fatal decision against a human being, an unborn individual.
War in Iraq: Against the initial invasion. Torn between a retreat and staying. Both could have dire consequences.
Marijuana: Should be allowed and regulated less than alcohol. I have personally witnessed what drink and drive can do.
Firearms: Should be restricted as much as possible.
Gay Marriage: For; against forcing religious institutions of recognising anything.
Gay adoption: For.
Religion in schools: (assuming that you mean actual faith-based schools and not just extension courses) I guess it is better to offer them to take control out of the hand of extremists.
Death penalty: Against on a practical basis and for that matter; not sure if it's ever justified except for crimes against humanity.

[Tristuskhan]

My political profile

Country of Residence: France
Nationality: French, Breton subspecies
Political Compass Results: Economic Left/Right: -9.25 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.79
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: left
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): both slightly anarchist and christian-democrat
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: no
Religion: None

Abortion: Up to the woman, fullpoint
War in Iraq: Shame on America
War in Afghanistan: can't be won, alas!
Marijuana: Legalize it. Take it away from criminal networks.
Firearms: only for hunting purpose
Gay Marriage: Don't care much
Gay adoption: If they meet the same requirements that heterosexuals meet, then yes (thanks Kamikhaan, just copied your sentence).
Religion in schools: What? Kids study religions during history lessons, that's enough.
Death penalty: some deserve it, but who am I to decide who deserves it? So it is no in any circumstances.
European Union: love the idea, but don't like the way it's built nowadays. should, in my mind, aim for a true political union.
Israël: definitely has the right to exist now, but no right to support colonist nutters as it does.

[Conradus]

My Political Profile

Conradus

Country of Residence: Belgium
Nationality: Belgian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -3.75
Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.72
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: I put myself at the centre of Belgian politics, leaning slightly to the right. Pro-EU.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Belgian Conservatives
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: CD&V
Religion: Catholic, though more in name than in deeds

Abortion: Should be legal, I'm having trouble accepting foeti as living beings. Will probably change my opinion on that later.
War in Iraq: The invasion was entirely illegal, but now the US has to remain there to clean up the mess.
Marijuana: I'm against it in principle, though since it's here, anyone has the right to destroy his life, but he may not affect others.
Firearms: Should be outlawed.
Gay Marriage: Should be legal, can't force the Church to accept it though.
Gay adoption: Legal
Religion in schools: like it's regulated here in Belgium. The statenet offers both christian and atheistich lessons, the christian net should only offer christian education. Parents may choose between the nets.
Death penalty: Absolutly contra. The risk of murdering innocents is too high and I believe in second-chances.

[Craterus]

Country of Residence: England, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -1.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.56
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Not a clue anymore. Economic: Vaguely right. Social: Left.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No.
Religion: Raised Church of England, Atheist

Abortion: Pro choice but with a 12-week limit.
War in Iraq: Well, we're there now, I feel we should stay and give it the best chance of a fresh start.
Marijuana: Hmmm, for legislation(just). Tax the drugs industry and put the money into educating people about dangers.
Firearms: Against, just plain unnecessary.
Gay Marriage: For
Gay adoption: For
Religion in schools: Definitely not.
Death penalty: Opposed, but only if I could have labour camps for the criminals. Spend the absolute minimum on keeping them alive and then have them doing productive work for the rest of society. Generating power by turning a wheel or something, eco-friendly!
EU: See EMFM.
Israel: Against.

[Beren Son Of Barahi]

Country of Residence: Australia

Nationality: Australian / British
Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: -2.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.10

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Centre left (non union) centre right (non-religous)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No, i think for myself
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No, i think for myself

Religion: is for the feeble-minded :Atheist - i think for myself.

Abortion:Legal for the 1st trimester; really up to the woman.

War in Iraq: ill conceived and very badly executed; but if something can be done to give Iraq a long term chance of being stable and peaceful it should be explored; otherwise a staged and planned reduction of force.
Marijuana: Not really that important an issue; i guess do a study and implement findings regardless of the outcomes.
Firearms: Restricted and controlled, with licenses and training being compulsory for anyone having a firearm/weapon.
Gay Marriage: allow Gays to get married but not force churches or religions to carry out any ceremony's.
Gay adoption: sure; same rules or requirements as anyone else.
Religion in schools: Teach the good and the bad of the major religions to create an understanding; teaching should be done by teachers, not religious people of any sort.
Death penalty: No.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

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[Sigurd]

Country of Residence: Norway
Nationality: Norwegian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:-3,12 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0,92
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate/Right (in Norway)
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Not really.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: voted Right (Høyre) last.
Religion: Agnostic

Abortion: It is up to the mother, but within restrictions of first trimester. I would want the mother to consider to carry the child to birth nonetheless and if she can't keep it, give it up for adoption.
War in Iraq: USA was justified in resuming the war after Iraq broke the truce just 14 days after it was signed. If it was wise is another issue.
Marijuana: Should be illegal period.
Firearms: legal for those trained to handle them. e.g. soldiers and veterans.
Gay Marriage: I am not so sure about this one. I am leaning towards yes, but only civil marriage. Religion should have the right to not wed homosexual couples if its doctrine is against homosexuality
Gay adoption: We need a more tolerant society for this to work. If kids can respect a child with gay parents, I guess it is OK.
Religion in schools: Why not? there are billions of religious people.
Death penalty: I am leaning toward yes in extreme cases.

[PBI]

Country of Residence: UK
Nationality: British
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -5.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.28
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Wishy-washy liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Reluctant atheist

Abortion: The current limit of 24 weeks is about right. Beyond that only in cases where the mother's life is at risk.
War in Iraq: An utter disgrace and a stain upon my country's conscience. Bush and Blair should stand trial for waging aggressive war. Now we are there it is our duty to stay the course but it is a question of limiting the scale of the disaster, not gaining victory. It saddens me deeply that so many people couldn't see the WMD argument was obvious BS from the start and I largely suspect the only reason for the invasion was an attempt to propagate perpetual war for political ends.
War in Afghanistan: I support the commitment of my country's forces in Afghanistan, although not without reservations (not least the mounting civilian death toll). One of the saddest aspects of the misguided Iraq invasion is that it has put our victory in Afghanistan in doubt.
Marijuana: Legal, but only in licensed premises.
Firearms: Undecided. Can see the argument on both sides. If they were legal here I wouldn't buy one.
Gay Marriage: Absolutely no reason not to allow it. Churches should only be allowed to refuse if they receive no public funding or tax breaks.
Gay adoption: Can't see any problem with this.
Religion in schools: In RE classes only, where all religions are taught about from a balanced, secular viewpoint. No prayer in schools, and definitely no religion anywhere near the science classroom.
Death penalty: No in all cases. Life without parole achieves the same thing without the hypocrisy.
European Union: By and large in favour of a unified political entity rather than a simple trading bloc but not convinced it's being done very well. I certainly don't think the solution is to abolish it, I fear if that step is taken the idea of a unified Europe will be gone forever. TBH I find it hard to care much about the issue, but it's certainly nice to be able to drive from Bristol to Vienna without needing about 50 different currencies.

[DemonArchangel]

Country of Residence: United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Political Compass Result:
Economic Left/Right: -2.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.10
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc):Not really.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Democratic Party
Religion: It shouldn't matter. Religion should have nothing to do with politics

Abortion: Why? Why NOT?
War in Iraq: What are we doing there?
Marijuana: I say legalize it...then tax it to death.
Firearms: A solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
Gay Marriage: The whole institution of marriage shouldn't be the government's business.
Gay adoption: See above.
Religion in schools: My kids will be there to learn things, not believe in imaginary men in the sky.
Death penalty: See abortion.

[BigTex]

Country of Residence: Texas
Nationality: American
Political Compass Results: Economic Left/Right: -2.12, Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.92
Where do you put yourself on the political compass: Extreme Moderate/Semi Empirialistic
Do you identify yourself with a political grouping? None
Do you identify yourself with a certain politcal group? The best person for the task.
Religion: Catholic
Abortion: Legal, up until the baby can survive outside of the mother. As that decreases with new technologies then the laws should follow with it. Use a condom.
War in Iraq: For the invasion, we have been involved since it's conception. We broke it, we bought it we're there till it get's fixed.
Marijuana: Legalize it and tax it, takes too many of my tax dollars to prosecute and control it.
Firearms: Fundamental right of any citizen in a free country.
Gay Mariage: They should have it. There's no logical reason against it.
Gay Adoption: Any child in a loving family and responsible parents is in a good place. Homo or heterosexuality should not be the judge of placing a orphaned child with a couple.
Religion in Schools: No, it is a place of learning, a place for sciences mathmatics and philosophy, not theocratic indoctrination.
Death Penalty: For it, make it faster, get rid of the never ending appeals.

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Country of Residence: United States Of America.
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship) American.
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -1.25
- Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 2.77
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Slightly Left, Leaning towards Authoritarian.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Depends On The Issue, But Mostly Republican.
Religion: Presbyterian

Abortion: No, Not whatsoever.
War in Iraq: For It. Need to crack down on Terrorism.
Marijuana: Legalize it. If you can’t stop it, then allow it.
Firearms: All Firearms expect for Assault Weapons should be legal.
Gay Marriage: No. Civil union is ok.
Gay adoption: No, should not be allowed.
Religion in schools: Has No Place In Public Schools. Should Be Taught In Church Or in Reglious Private Schools.
Death penalty: Yes. Should be used for Most Major Crimes.

[King Jan III Sobieski]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship) American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 0.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 2.26
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Conservative Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Conservative Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Constitution Party (although I have also supported some of the Libertarian candidates also).
Religion: a Presbyterian with deistic leanings (who also believes in Eucharistic reconciliation )

Abortion: Generally Evil
War in Iraq: The reasons may have been “misguided”, but it is a part of the world from whence terrorism and atrocities have come…
Marijuana: Legal or illegal status should be left up to referendum, but I’m generally against drug abuse of any kind (see drunk driving, roid rage, et cetera).
Firearms: For law-abiding citizens to take care of the law-breakers stupid enough to break into the law-abider’s house.
Gay Marriage: Whatever floats your boat (As long as private religious institutions aren’t mandated to accept them as ‘marriages’ also).
Gay adoption: The jury’s still out on that…
Religion in schools: Religion should be made available for those who wish it and not mandated upon those who don’t. No hostilities between the two groups, either – be civil, now, children…
Death penalty: For those 100% without a doubt guilty of murder and rape.

[Aemilius Paulus]

Country of Residence: Russia/US
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship) Russian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 0.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 5.49
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Right-wing
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Conservative
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Republicans, Tories
Religion: just turned atheist


Abortion: I believe life begins at conception and regard it as killing of innocent babies. Strongly against it. It is not right to abort a baby when it is rape or incest, but I do believe it should be allowed in these two cases. I am also for abortion when birth presents a considerable threat to the mother's life.
War in Iraq: A mistake but it is too late to pull out. However, whatever makes US weaker makes Russia stronger!
War in Afghanistan: Somewhat more justifiable. Still wrong however. A country cannot be responsible for its citizens to such a degree.
Marijuana: NO! I am a teetotaler and I detest anything that has to do with drugs and alcohol. However, I do not disapprove of smoking, although I am not a smoker myself.
Firearms: The country would be safer without guns but I am still pro-gun despite this.
Gay Marriage: Don't really care. This issues has been overblown. It is still however morally wrong and what's next anyway? Bestiality? So I am generally against it.
Gay Adoption: A kid is better of having a gay parent than no parent at all. Orphanage kids end up as failures 99% of he time. Although being gay is amoral, there is absolutely nothing wrong with gay parents.
Religion in Schools: Nah, it belongs in churches. One should be allowed to pray and do pretty much everything that has to do with religion except teach it (young-earth creationism is ridiculous)
Death Penalty: YES! If you kill, attempt to kill or rape someone you should be die! I am for draconian death penalty laws. Life imprisonment is a tax burden too.
European Union: Honestly, speaking as a Russian, I would like to see Western Europe as weak as possible.

[Koga No Goshi]

Country of Residence: United States
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship) American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -8.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.03
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberal but voting as Democrat (meaning I would like a better option but won't vote for a nonviable party)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Democrat
Religion: Agnostic, I am more open to animistic style spirituality than religion.

Abortion: I would never personally abort a child, and it's a stomach-turning act. However, both pragmatically (population control) and ethically (women's rights to reproductive decisionmaking) I am pro-choice. Anyone morally against abortion need not have one. I also think that a zygote or embryo does not have rights to trump the mother's in the case of medical harm or rape, incest, etc.
War in Iraq: Anyone who doesn't like war should have seen this one coming a mile off, even before 9/11. We played right into Al Qaida's hands to bankrupt ourselves on something pointless.
War in Afghanistan: Would have preferred surgical strikes and getting Bin Laden and be done.
Marijuana: Any drug should be legalized, regulated, controlled and taxed. No matter how much people disapprove, they're (drugs) not going anywhere.
Firearms: People should only qualify after significant psych eval and gun training. WAY too loose in the U.S.
Gay Marriage: Already legal in my state, change is written on the wall and it's just a matter of how many people want to dig in and resist the inevitable as long as possible. Everyone deserves to have their family rights protected under the law, even if it's a kind of family you wouldn't want yourself.
Gay Adoption: Should be legal. Straight foster care < stable gay parents.
Religion in Schools: Absolutely not.
Death Penalty: I have to tell a short story. I was in line to vote in 2000. Two girls in front of me were talking about who they were going to vote for. One said, "I think Bush. His daddy was President so he probably won't be so bad." These are people who could be on a jury deciding if you should live or die. I absolutely do not trust the state or a jury of my peers to make an impartial, objectively reasoned decision. There is ample evidence post-facto that this has never happened on a consistent basis anyway.
European Union: I really have no opinion; they seem to be headed in an overall positive direction but internal European politics is not really my forte.

[Hooahguy]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: dual citizenship- USA and Israel
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:3.88 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 2.56
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: conservative
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): conservative w/ libertarians leanings
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: meh..... most likely republican
Religion: jewish (modern orthodox)

Abortion: only for victims of rape/incest, ect. otherwise, illegal
War in Iraq: reasons for going in were a bit shady, but now that were there, we may as well finish the job
War in Afghanistan: hopeless
Marijuana: illegal, but not a serious offense. we should also concentrate on catching the dealers, and only fine the possessors.
Firearms: legal, but extensive background checks before licensing
Gay Marriage: i dont see why not. all people are equal, and so are gays. let them marry.
Gay Adoption: dont see why not, but if the kid is old enough, he should have the choice of whether he wants to be adopted by gay parents.
Religion in Schoin very few cases
European Union: no opinion
Israel: kinda obvious what i think, just by looking at my sig, but anyhow, im pro-israel, israel has the right to exist, and the right to attack hamas and fatah.

[rvg]

Country of Residence:USA

Nationality: American

Political Self Assessment: Centrist

Partisan Affiliation: None. Vote strictly on issues, never on party lines.

Religion: Roman Catholic (and a bad one at that)

Abortion: Morally -- opposed. Legally -- unopposed. Woman's body is her own business.

War in Iraq: Initially opposed it, but some good did come out of the Iraqi campaign. If the new Iraqi Republic survives, then the war was worth it.

War in Afghanistan: Support it fully and unequivocally.

Drugs: They can legalize pot, provided that driving while stoned carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Coke and stuff should stay illegal.

Firearms: Never owned a firearm, but a firm believer in the 2nd amendment. This is America, dammit.

Gay Marriage: No. Civil unions should be sufficient.

Gay adoption: better have gay parents than no parents, so yes.

Religion in schools: No religion in public schools. Period.

Death penalty: Support it.

Israel: right or wrong, they have earned their place under the sun.

European Union: it is a powerful vehicle of westernization. Definitely has its merits.

[HopAlongBunny]

Country of Residence: Canada
Nationality: Canadian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:-6.00 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.82
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Center Left politically; Center Right economically.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No; I have at times belonged to, worked for, voted for almost every party...including the Rhinoceros Party.
Religion: Agnostic
Abortion: Legal
War in Iraq: Against: no reason given held water at the time, and nothing since has changed that; you do not send your citizens to die w/o full disclosure and a good reason .period.
War in Afghanistan: Somewhat for; as a member of NATO it was the least of evils_I doubt that comforts the parents of those who have died. I hope the gov't breaks from the past and actually takes care of the returning soldiers this time.
Marijuana: Legal and controlled/taxed by the gov't.
Firearms: Controlled
Gay Marriage: For gay civil marriage. Church's decision on gay religious marriage.
Gay adoption: No problem provided the person(s) meet standard required of heterosexual adopter(s).
Religion in schools: Public schools: no, although as a historical study of philosophy, ideology and sociology it might be interesting; Entirely independently funded schools: sure.
Death penalty: no benefit, no need.
European Union: Interesting experiment.
Israel: Pro-Israel. They have the right to exist free of violence; they do not have the right to terrorize or discriminate against their neighbours or non-Jewish elements of their society.

[Phoenix]

Country of Residence: United States of America
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -6.75 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.49

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Socialist
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No, but I mostly vote for the Democrats.
Religion: Atheist

Abortion: Support
War in Iraq: Oppose the invasion and the way the occupation was handled.
War in Afghanistan: Support the invasion and oppose the way the occupation was handled.
Marijuana: Legalize
Firearms: Ban handguns, allow but strongly regulate rifles/shotguns.
Gay Marriage: Support
Gay Adoption: Support
Religion in Schools: Oppose (unless it's a private religous school)
Death Penalty: Support in cases of war crimes, otherwise oppose.
European Union: Support
Israel: Should exist, but should also withdraw from Gaza/West Bank and be strongly pressured to do so.

[Paltmull]

Country of Residence: Sweden
Nationality: Swedish
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -0.25 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -8.05

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Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum?: Politically liberal, economically social liberal / centrist
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping?: No
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party?: No
Religion: Nope, atheist

Abortion: Yes
War in Iraq: Against it to begin with. You shouldn't invade a country based on false premises. But they're there, and thus have a responsibility to finish what they've started.
War in Afghanistan: Difficult to say. I'm pretty sure it's not going to end well though. My country's troops should not fight for NATO. If Swedish troops are to be in Afghanistan, they should be under UN command and nothing else.
Marijuana: Legalize it.
Firearms: No
Gay Marriage: Yes, although no religious organisation should be forced to wed gay couples. If they refuse to do so, however, their right to juridically wed couples should be forfeit.
Gay Adoption: Yes
Religion in Schools: Religion should be taught about, but education should not be based upon it.
Death Penalty: Never, ever.
European Union: Only as a trade union.
Israel: Very difficult. A two-state solution is probably the way to go. Israel has to abandon its occupied territories.

[Memnon]

Country of Residence: America
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -7.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.46
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left, although there are some economic things...
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Meh
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Let's see, when I vote next year for the first time, it will most likely be for Obama, but I would not say I'm a Democrat
Religion: Irish Catholic, although not that zealous

Abortion: Pro-Choice, it's their right
War in Iraq: I think the ground war and occupation is over, just have to pull out the rest of the troops
War in Afghanistan: Against, entirely.
Marijuana: Legalize, control, also control tobacco more, and put them on an equal footing.
Firearms: Nothing automatic, I'm thinking back to bolt-action for anything less than the smaller, better emotionally trained, and more professionial army I have in mind
Gay Marriage: For it, let them do what they want and give them the same benefits as us hetero's
Gay Adoption: For it, hate discrimination.
Religion in Schools: Not compulsory, maybe if they went more into history and theory.
Death Penalty: Meh.
European Union: Meh, although with many trips to Europe planned for the future, this will change.
Israel:For its existence, against its policies.

[GenosseGeneral]

Country of Residence: Germany
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship): German
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: Economic Left/Right: -5.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.79

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum:
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No, not really.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No really fitting one here. Maybe with the "Grunen" (green party).
Religion: Protestant, though not that intense.

Abortion: Should be limited, but generally up to the pregnant woman.
War in Iraq: Though it is almost over, I consider it one of the greatest failings of the US during the last decade.
War in Afghanistan: Yes.
Marijuana: Should be as legal as alcohol (limited to adults).
Firearms: Strict control, only small calibres and no automatics available to civilians.
Gay Marriage: Why not?
Gay Adoption: Same. There are worse natural parents out there.
Religion in Schools: Unnecessary.
Death Penalty: Strictly against it.
European Union: Yes, I think we need the United States of Europe in some form.
Israel: Let them live.

[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).