re: #111 Jaerik

I found that an interesting comment, because I describe myself with the same parenthetical. But I would never dream of calling such a position “center-right.”

Not a challenge or anything. Genuinely curious why you chose that label.

I’m having a hard time labelling myself lately. I don’t know where I fall in in any continuum.

-I believe in monogamy — but not necessarily in marriage.
-I think monogamy as a pre-req for parenthood is best for the child.
-I think contraception is a right and abortion a horrible choice that sometimes has to be made-both of which are private, medical choices.
-I believe in a higher power and think people would be happier if they stayed out of my business, as I do my best to stay out of theirs.
-It would be nice if we could pay for everything and the world would all sing kumbaya, but that is not reality and; therefore, the Second Amendment is necessary to preserve individual freedom —which I believe rests on the right to self-defense, and property rights.
-I think slavery and rape should be capital crimes.
-I’d like to think that education is about reading, ritin’ and rithmatic, but have come to understand that such things as “use words, not fists” aren’t always taught at home and have to be incorporated in to public education-AND I don’t like it.
-I think Power is the most insidious of addictions and there are many in and out of Washington D.C. who would like to see our system be streamlined in order to consolidate power in what they hope will be their hands.

So where do I fall in the continuum.