Political Leanings of Members

[Spino]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: Swarthy Brooklynite... Seriously... Greek/Italian ancestry
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 2.38 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.31
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate/Right
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Goldwater/Theodore Roosevelt style Republican with Libertarian leanings
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Conservative & Libertarian Parties
Religion: Raised Greek Orthodox but now confirmed Atheist

Abortion: Pro-choice. Woman's right to choose but mainly pro-choice because court cases favoring abortion will pave the way for eugenics oriented treatments & procedures for use by individuals, not the State.
War in Iraq: Was a fence sitter. Didn't really buy into the WMD argument but appreciated the geo-political strategy behind the decision. Given the generation running the country I had little confidence in the execution. However the 'Surge' has proven its worth, we should remain in Iraq until its government can police & protect itself effectively.
Marijuana: Legalize for medicinal use.
Firearms: Yes. Firm supporter of Second Amendment.
Gay Marriage: No
Gay adoption: No
Religion in schools: Religion dictating curriculum in public schools? No. Public schools observing Judeo-Christian religious holidays? Yes.
Death penalty: Yes. The punishment should fit the crime.