Message #24126

[uselesslegs]

Welcome!

I consider myself left leaning. Progressive/liberal is what I think some would identify me as, and I've even called myself that in the past, but as of late I'm not so sure I enjoy labels. I know they help out with the incessant need to categorize and group, but in our current climate, that only seems to engender negativity and a defensive posture, from either side, before a single word or conversation takes place. That is a damn shame and it an even bigger shame when people act shocked that they can agree, or come to an understanding on something...like it's never happened in the whole of history before, haha. That's how divisive our politics are right now and I'd rather that be reversed.

With the above, I'm pretty much on board with what EKG said, where she stands on things. Except, I'm anti-death penalty, and while I'm Pro second amendment, I think owning a firearm should come with far more proficiency standards and be far more detailed as to who's attempting or getting their hands on one.

I believe Government has a role in helping it's citizens. Many countries show this is more than possible, without ill effects, where both capitalism and socialism are not allowed to run a muck, but work together. As EKG said, their is a balance that is more than capable of being achieved, but uncontrolled greed or uncontrolled assistance leads to bad things.