[Joe Friday]

I'm more of reader than a poster in the political thread because IDK what you guys are talking about most of the time. Both my parents are republicans and I share a lot of there views. I know your not going to agree with a candidate on everything, but I'll never vote for anyone that strongly supports abortion. It should ONLY be done to save the life of the mother. It's murder, and why it's legal to the extent that it is, is rediculas. I don't support gay marriage. I don't agree with a persons choice to be gay or not but its there right to choose. The govenment should not give them the right to get married though. Strongly believe we need to sure up our borders and perserve jobs for American citizens. I read somewhere that we was taking it easy on terrorists or POW. We they do the same for us? Noway. We need to take care of our environment but I don't like the way there pushing to get rid of coal mining. With the economy in the shape that it is, America and espcially KY needs coal mining. Most of the founding fathers was God fearing men and I'm sure they wouldn't support how there trying to take God out of school, the national anthem, ect. I mean, to an extent, is that not what our country was founded on? I believe in God and believe that teachers should be able to pray in school, but I can see how that would violate the constitution. God fearing students should be able to pray and express there views of God if an atheist student is allowed to express theres. It's just fair. They should be more disipline is school. Students these days, have a lack of respect for authority. I was there just a few years ago, we didn't fear the teachers, and if we got in trouble, we didn't care because what they did, didn't really bother us. IDK what were doing in Iraq but I hope it's for the right reasons. IMO something needs to be done about Iran and there desire to get nuclear weapons and "wipe Isreal off the face of the Earth." Iranians chat death to America and Isreal, what every Friday? Those guys are our enemies and need to be stopped before its to late. IMO we need to back Isreal until the end...
I watched the video, he's a GREAT speaker. He makes ya proud to be an American.
I know this was long, but thats a few of my views. If I'm wrong about anything feel free to criticize or correct my mistakes bc like I've said before, I'm not 100% sure what I'm talking about. I'm young and new at this

It sounds like you already have developed deep convictions. :Thumbs:
Having Republican parents is a great start. :biggrin:
Young people such as Wildcat 23 and yourself are the future of our country. I hope more of your generation takes an interest and gets involved in the politics of our country and the individuals that will represent us.
I share a lot of your beliefs and over the years I have, at times, changed my view point about various topics. It is always good to keep an open mind.
My approach to politics has generally been:

1) Arm yourself with the facts - be informed, not only on your position, but also check out the other side's news sources. :yikes: Before checking out sites such as Huffington Post, Daily Kos, Keith Olberman, etc., BE SURE TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY / BLUNT OBJECTS FROM THE IMMEDIATE AREA. There will be a strong urge to hurl said objects at the TV / Computer when visiting the liberal bastian. Don't be alarmed, this is normal. :ChairHit:
2) When the going gets tough, dig in and stand your ground. Sometimes it gets kind of rough when discussing politics...irateShoirateSho...or in the case of Mr. Kimball :flame: lol, but don't let them see you sweat.

I absolutely agree with you about Israel, thank goodness the Israeli people had the good sense to vote in Bibi Netanyahu - he is a strong leader and will do what is right for his country!