Political Leanings of Members

[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.