Henry Brady

Henry Brady

My Political Beliefs

I have mixed feelings about how these political belief quizzes went. For the quiz by www.people-press.org, I was viewed as a “Core Conservative”. In the quiz for www.politicalcompass.org, I was 1.13, -1.54.

My political ideologies can vary by case. I think that the more I learn, the more my view swings left or right. As I have been discovering my political stances on different topics I have learned that my views can be both conservative and liberal. I feel like if you work hard for your money then you should be able to do with it as you please. I believe that private and charter schools will help in educating the youth, and I believe that there should be a free-market-system. These are all conservative views. I also believe in the environmental (energy & climate change) ideas of a liberal, as well as the same-sex views.

Ian McCall

My political ideology was right wing libertarian. I am not surprised, I believe in the conservative ideology, while at the same time I believe in the free markets and less government. I think that the government should protect us from threats outside the country, but then should leave us alone to make our own fate in our own country. In the battle between freedom and safety I believe that freedom is more important to build a healthy long lasting society. When you have all of your needs taken care of by someone else then you have no incentive to work and make the world a better place. Also struggle builds character and helps you become a better person. To me values that all Americans should hold is preservation of freedom, love of country and a respect for life and private property. These are what make our country great and what all Americans should hold dear in these troubling times.

Heera Imran- Political Beliefs

Some of my political beliefs are that today immigrants strengthen our country because of their hard work and talent. I believe this because immigrants come from different places and I feel that they all have different work ethics because of where they have come from which makes them unique. Another belief I have is that hard work and determination are no guarantee for success upon people. I believe this because if you try and go out of your way to accomplish something, especially with passion, you will succeed on what you want because you want it so badly and you’re effort comes in to take action! I believe that American citizens who have more wealth should sacrifice a small amount of their earnings for unfortunate because it’s a good deed you could be doing for yourself and helping out another person in need. Also, because the wealthy have so much and I think it would be better that they take some time off spending for themselves and spend on another instead of being selfish in some sort of manner. Although, I agree they should do this, I don’t 100% agree that should be required by the government to do this. Every American should have the right on taking part on a decision whether they want to give money to the less fortunate citizens or not. Three values I believe that every American should have is; The right to vote, The right to worship as one pleases and The right to speak freely without fear of retribution/persecution.

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Max Honzel - My Political Beliefs

On the first test, I was placed as a solid liberal, along with 16% of the population. On the compass test, I was placed on the middle of the left and near the libertarian side.
I agree for the most part with these results, as I do identify as a more left leaning individual. Socially I definitely align more with the liberal side, which I believe is reflected by the results of the two tests. I also lean more socialist in terms of the economy, which I think was not reflected quite as much by the results of the two tests. I believe in universal healthcare, and I believe that higher education should be much less expensive than it is, and if we can get there eventually have it be free for everyone.
I personally believe that everyone should be guaranteed the right to speak freely, no matter what their views are or who they align with politically. I also believe that everyone should have a right to an education because having an educated population is vital to a functioning democracy. Our population should be involved with politics and understand what is going on around them, and for that to happen people need to at least have some form of education. Finally I believe that all Americans should have the right to vote, as political involvement is of the utmost importance in a society.

Gwen Tucker Political Beliefs

My Political Beliefs

The data from my political typology quiz shows that I am very far left. I think that this well represents my political views because I support policies that promote social and economic equality. I believe that wealthier American citizens should have to pay higher taxes. I believe that programs like health care and legal services are a human right and it is harmful when they are given as a privilege to only those who can afford it. Without these programs, we have continued to aid and abet a country that allows only a few to prosper while creating deeper socioeconomic divides. I believe in a government that is upheld to support every American, regardless of their background. Within these rights, the right to vote, to marry legally, and to an economical education are among the most important. The right to vote is a fundamental principle of American democracy and one that this country was founded upon. Affordable education would bridge the divide between people who can afford higher education and those who are unable. Lastly, the right to marry legally should be guaranteed to every citizen because it upholds a belief in equality.

Jonah Charlton - Political Beliefs

Jonah Charlton

Political beliefs compass results

My political beliefs lie considerably left on economic issues and considerably libertarian on social issues. I think overall the quiz is very accurate to what I believe about myself and the ideals I hold regarding economic and social issues.

In my opinion, citizens who have more wealth should want to help the less fortunate or less well off by paying higher taxes and the government should require it. The government is set up in a way in which it's easy for the rich to stay rich and the poor to stay poor through systems of oppression that have been in place for hundreds of years. Thus, those who are fortunate enough to have been born away from those systems or simply have more wealth at their disposal should morally want to help those who have less. The government should require this through taxes because, in all honestly, the majority of rich Americans will not try to help others out of the lower class.

The three values I think every American should have the automatic and undeniable right to (in addition to many others not listed) are the right to vote, the right to marry legally and the right to speak freely without fear of repercussions. The right to vote must be a given for every American because the power to choose those who represent you in the government is crucial to one of the actually decent ideals this country was founded upon. Marriage is a key form of expression and one that all Americans, regardless of any factors, should be provided under the law. Freedom to speak freely is incredibly important as well. The right to stand up for what one believes and not live in fear that you will be in some way persecuted for your views is a essential.  

                          

Lauren Grill

     

                                       

Based on the Pew Research Center quiz, I am a Solid Liberal. My political beliefs tend to center around equality for all. For example, I believe that American citizens who have more wealth should sacrifice a small percentage to those who don't. This would be used for health care and legal reasons, and basic necessities that a percentage of this country cannot afford. However, I don't think that the government should require citizens to do this. I think that it should be very strongly encouraged, but not required. I believe that every American citizen should have the right to vote, the right to marry legally regardless of sexual orientation, and the right to employment/livelihood no matter the social class and situation the citizen is in. This all falls under the category of the American Dream, which every citizen should have the right to pursue, no matter their race, class, sexual orientation or otherwise. 

Josh Peng

My political beliefs are left and libertarian, meaning that I believe the government's main duty is to help every citizen with their basic necessities and that government should stay out of citizens' personal affairs. I believe valuing rehabilitation over punishment, the enfranchisement of every citizen, and the right to a quality (secular) education are primary issues that must be addressed in the current political atmosphere. I believe that the wealthy should sacrifice some wealth to bring up those less fortunate. The wealth disparity in the United States is startling and frightening and it's even more so when one realizes that much of the wealth that is accumulated in the hands of few is determined by morally arbitrary factors such as race, gender, birth, etc. I believe that this sacrifice should be compulsory because of the wealth of research that indicates that nobody is predisposed, and in fact the wealthy are much less inclined, to be generous even in the face of reason and a stronger economic future for the US.

Tyler Tarpey

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Political Beliefs

Personally, my political beliefs are shaped around equality primarily. Immigrants strengthen our country, same-sex marriage, African Americans don’t have the equality right now that they deserve, etc. I believe that the government should require wealthy citizens to sacrifice a small percentage of their earnings for other less fortunate citizens but they which people would fall into this category. I understand that these wealthy people didn't become wealthy off donations but if you get to that point you should have to/want to help fellow American citizens even if it means making sacrifices. The citizens of the United States are struggling financially. Forty-one million Americans have lived in poverty in their life and around 100 million have lived in near poverty. People who are more successful and are financially stable should give a small percentage that won't hurt them at all to the people living in poverty and change the way they live and their life. No matter the age, creed, color, religious affiliation, or sex they should be able to have the right to speak freely without fear of retribution, the right to worship as one pleases, and the right to pursue the American dream.

Pew Research Center Political Typology Quiz: Opportunity Democrat