Political Leanings of Members

[spmetla]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 1.12 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.31
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: social liberal, market liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): None
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: None, personally I think political parties are to be despised
Religion: atheist though I hope to find out I'm wrong
Abortion: Pro, even infantcide would okay with me so long as done within a month of birth
War in Iraq: Supported the invasion though now feel it was a mistake, support current operations because I believe the US can 'win' and out of obligation to the Iraqis for screwing their country up
War in Afghanistan: I support the reason for invading and current operations. I feel that there is no simple solution and that the US should stay there until Afghanistan is stable enough to support itself, even if this takes decades. Also, there should be far more cooperation with Pakistan so we can conduct operations together so that the Taliban and Al Queda can't just cross the border to escape the independent operations of the coalition and Pakistan.
Marijuana: Don't use but don't consider it a drug either, should be 100% legal with only an age restriction
Firearms: All small arms short of fully automatic weapons should be legal though to hold them I think a firearms education/competance course should be taken as well
Gay Marriage: sure, it's not for me but I see no reason to oppose it either, think the government should have nothing to do with marriage
Gay adoption: I'd rather not see homosexuals adopt because I feel those children will be raised 'incorrectly' though I wouldn't want laws to oppose it
Religion in schools: religion should be out of schools but if kids want to pray before eating, wear a scarf (if school has no uniform/dress code such as an exercise uniform; there should be no excuse to have a different uniform for PE based on religion) then they should be able to. Prayer would not, however be an excuse to get out of class or to disrupt class, prayer during recess or meals sure but during class hours no. Creationism should not be taught as alternate theory to evolution.
Death penalty: If there is 100% certainy of guilt and the criminal has admited to the crime and consents to death as well. Additionally, I feel that lethal injection and all that is a waste of time, hanging should be the way to go.