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Conservatives:

Going to Iraq was definitely (probably) justified, but it is a moot point and we'll stay there until it is "stable"and let the military determine a reasonable time talbe for pull back.

There is too much government regulation over personal behavior.

The Patriot Act is necessary.

Abortion is wrong.

Corporate taxes should be lowered and personal taxes should be kept at current rates. Or better yet, Stop wasting the tax money and there will be plenty for social issues. (The country should easily be able to provide for those in need by only taking 25% max in taxes)

The Department of Education should be dismantled and power returned to the states for education. The IRS should be reformed or abolished in favor of a flat tax or equivalent.

Entitlements should be cut or abolished. The working poor should be retrained. The disabled should be cared for. Society does a better job than the government in taking care of them.

Illegal immigrants cost way more than they provide, and are a major reason that the country is in shambles.

If we got rid of illegal aliens, existing citizens would immediate pick up the slack. Depressed wages for the lower class wouild improve. Legitimate business could better compete with the ones using illegal labor.

The 2nd amendment should have no abridgment.

Capitalism should rule the day, and corporations should be trusted to self-regulate with minimal goverment oversite to insure compliance with existing fair practises in regards to financial and labor issues.

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Liberals:

Going to Iraq was wrong and we need to get out soon.

Believe that federal Governement has a responsibility to protect everyone.

Are for increasing taxes and inceased entitlements.

Want laws governing certain personal freedoms. Especially gun control.

Abortion is a woman's choice.

Entitlements are needed to equalize the playing field. You deserve it even if you didn't earn it.

The 2nd amendment needs limits.

Corporations cannot be trusted to "do the right thing" and need significant regulation, along with the markets.



An alternate veiw point.