Question:
I hope this is in the right section. I wasn't sure where this would go, i checked the current events thread, but this seems kind of irrevelant to the topics in there. so yes, mods, feel free to move this topic if it does not belong here. and sorry for the inconvenience.
Anyway, i have to survey some people for my ap government class, so i thought, why not do it on soompi? :]
How much do you know about the republican and democrats' stances on each of these issues...
1. War in Iraq
2. Fighting Terrorism
3. Abortion
4. Gay Marriage
5. Health Care
6. Taxes
7. Education
Please be sure to state your age and gender
Please answer in this format....
Example:
1. War in Iraq
Republicans: For the war
Democrats: Against the war..
Something along those lines. You can be as vague or specific as you want. Try your best to answer all the questions, i know it's kind of long.
if you don't know, just put i don't know
and please, no researching on the topics. This is to see what YOU know, not what you can find out.
i know not all of you can answer all 7 for democrats and republicans, i understand. don't feel stupid if you can't. I'll be honest... i wouldn't have known all of that before i learned it in ap gov (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)
thanks in advance...
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I'll post up the actually party platform on these issues once i'm done with the survey :]
Answer:
Gender: Female
Age: 17
1. War in Iraq
R-For the war, but divided on strategy
D-For a phased withdrawal, washing our hands.
2. Fighting Terrorism
R-For the War on Terror, hunting down terror suspects around the world before they attack us at home
D-For combating terrorism, but with more emphasis on diplomacy, international efforts, and intelligence-gathering
3. Abortion
R-Against, with exception of rape and incest
D-For the right to choose, uphold Roe v. Wade
4. Gay Marriage
R-Against, some are in favor of Civil Unions instead
D-For (the general idea of LGBT civil rights), some oppose 'marriage' for religious reasons
5. Health Care
R-Against a government-funded entitlement style program, more in favor of spending less and handing it over to the private sector
D-For a national, government-funded healthcare plan (available to all citizens)
6. Taxes
R-Against raising taxes, always support tax cuts (when given to the rich, might lead to a trickle-down benefit for the economy)
D-Willing to raise taxes, repeal tax breaks if it helps social programs
7. Education
R-Against general pouring money into the problem and in favor of accountability of educators, standards, getting private sector involved; may support a voucher program to send kids to private school
D-For public education for all, increased funding for school maintenance, Headstart, afterschool programs.
Forgive me if I'm wrong on any of my general observations of party stances. I'm always up for learning new things, so tell me the truth!
