OkCupid | Take The My Personal Politics Test Test

Hi! And welcome to my Personal Politics test. These are questions that I believe are politically significant and are sources of concern in my life. There are several possible answers to each question and I have chosen them based on how logical the argument is, not on whether it is my personal view. For example, on some questions I totally disagree with all the answers but you get points for selecting the best of the bunch. That's what debate and discourse is all about. If you cannot disagree with someone, you cannot respect them. :) This test, and your reaction to it, will give me an indication of how well we might get along. And don't skip any questions, there is a penalty.
1

Do you believe that people who are convicted of a violent crime that was motivated by hate (IE: racism, homophobia) deserve harsher/longer sentences?

Yes, hate motivated crime must be stopped at all costs.

No. A crime is a crime. Increase sentances for all violent crimes, regardless of motive. We cannot legislate against thought.
2

When our children can go to any street corner in America and buy pornography for $5, do you think that is too high a price to pay for free speech?

Yes. Pornography is degrading to women and/or a sin. It should be outlawed.

No. Free speech means that sometimes you get offended. and it means defending the rights of others, even if you disagree with their point of view.

No. On the other hand, I think that five dollars is too high a price to pay for pornography.
3

Do you believe that a candidates religious affiliation (regardless of political party) is an important factor? In other words, would you vote or not vote for a candidate based on religious beliefs alone?

Yes.

No.

Religion should have no place in politics. Only cold logic.

No. If you demand expressions of religious piety from politicans, you are just asking to be lied to.
4

My sister and her husband, both of whom are very religious, are offended by my use of curse words and my consumption of alcohol. They often voice their displeasure. Should I be more careful around them by not swearing or drinking? Or should I be offended because they are trying to force their religious values on me?

Their beliefs are important to them and you should respect them.

Even though you may not share their beliefs you should try and respect their wishes in the interest of family harmony/general kindness.

If they want to act like uptight holier-than-thou morally superior jerks then they deserve to be offended.

Its one thing to be asked to respect someones religion. Its quite another thing to be asked to respect their religious taboos. They need to be more open-minded.
5

Now that Fidel Castro has stepped down, do you believe we should continue our embargo of Cuba?

Yes, they still present a threat to the United States.

No.Its insane that we continue to embargo Cuba when we have trade relations with China and Russia.
6

Some people believe that the Constitution is a closed document which must be strictly adhered to explicitly as written, unless amended. They state that all laws must come from the Constitution as written and that no amount of technological or social progress can outrace the vision of the Founding Fathers. Others believe that the Constitution is a living document. These people believe that the founders wanted an open document that allowed for interpretation based on problems they could not foresee. And that because of the scientific, social, and technological progress we have made since the Constitution was written some sections of it have become anachronistic. Do you believe that the Constitution of the United States is a living document?

No. It is a closed document and the Founders provided a constitutional means of changing it through the Amendment system.

No. It is a closed document. All laws must flow from it. Any assertion that the Constitution may be outdated is un-patriotic!

Yes. The Founders could not forsee issues like abortion, gay rights, and privacy in the Internet Age. The Constitution must be open to interpretation in order to keep pace with the progress of society.
7

Do you believe capital punishment is morally correct?

Yes, an eye for an eye.

Yes, while capital punishment is horrible it serves as a deterrent to even more horrific crimes.

No, blood only brings blood.

No, not only is capital punishment cruel it has never been shown to be a deterrent against violent crime.
8

Should the United States take an active and forceful military role in stopping genocide and ethnic cleansing in developing nations? (Note: Active military role means we park armed soldiers and M1A1 Abrams Tanks on foreign soil to keep peace between waring tribes/religious groups/etc)

Yes, the United States is the only country in the world with the means to stop slaughters like Darfur.

Yes. If we see something we disagree with, we should act to stop it. Like Mother Teresa with First Strike capability.

No, the US has been the worlds policeman for far too long. Time to let the UN earn the money we pay them and send in peacekeepers.

No. We should try to help on the economic and humanitarian fronts, but we cannot invade a country and risk the lives of Americans just to save peolpe we will never meet.
9

Do you support unilateral military action to stop the continued proliferation of nuclear weapons?

Yes, their are a danger to the entire world and only trustworthy nations should have them.

No. Economic sanctions and UN resolutions are much more effective.

Possibly, depending on our relations with that country. Because when a citizen of your country can build a bomb and blow up something in my country, what goes on in your country is very much my business.
10

Read the following: The 2nd amendment to the Bill of Rights declares a well-regulated militia as "being necessary to the security of a free State" and prohibits infringement of "the right of the people to keep and bear arms." Does outlawing (by prohibiting the manufacture of and ownership of) a certain gun or type of gun violate the amendment?

Yes. Any law restricting a citizens right to own or a companies right to manufacture a gun (or type of gun) violates the constitution.

Yes. If everyone had all the guns they wanted and were well trained in their use we could reduce violent crime in this country.

No. In the interest of public saftey some types of guns must be removed from common usage.

No. The amendment is anachronistic and completely meaningless today. Guns, especially assualt weapons, represent a danger to everyone they come in contact with and and are not necessary for defense.
11

Should the issue of abortion be used as a litmus test for judges?

Yes, whether you agree with abortion or not the public has a right to know a judges position on it.

Yes. We need to stop activist judges and protect life. Only Pro-life judges should be appointed.

Yes. We need to protect Roe Vs. Wade and a womens right to choose. Only Pro-Choice judges should be appointed.

No. While abortion is a significant issue it is only a minor part of the legal issues judges must deal with and making a judges appointment about a singal issue reflects an incredibly narrow-minded view of the legal system.
12

Should homosexuals be allowed to marry? Aren't civil unions enough?

No on both. Homosexuals should not be allowed to marry, enter into civil unions or vote.

No, they should not be allowed to marry. Marriage is a sacred pact between God, a man, and a woman. Civil unions are just fine.

Yes, the should be allowed to marry. But not yet. Society just is not ready for it and if we force the issue it will take longer. Civil unions are just fine for now.

Yes. They should be allowed to marry and no civil unions are not enough. There is no way to say "civil unions are enough" without implying that homosexual love is inferior to heterosexual love and that is unacceptable.
13

In a recent poll on Foreign Aid, 70% of respondents stated that Foreign Aid was too high. 62% of respondents believe it should be cut. Do you agree with these poll respondents and think Foreign Aid is too high and should be cut?

Yes. Keep our money at hope to help Americans in need.

No. Foreign aid helps improve developing countries and the world as a whole. It is our duty to help.

No. And I am concerned about the 8% who felt it was too high, but were unable to grasp the nuance in deciding it should be cut.
14

Where does individuality exist? And how is it best expressed? (this question is a freebie if you read my profile at all)

On or in your skin?

On you clohes?

In your heart?

It cannot be measured or displayed like a billboard. It is in actions and thought.

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