Quote:I consider myself a Republican who is Conservative on practically all issues.   I recent filled out an online survey that indicated that I agree with the Republican Party on 98 % of the issues.  The problem from my perspective is far too many Republicans either aren't Conservative on the issues that matter most to me or they betray Republican principles.   I identify with the Tea Party groups that are truly what I consider Conservative.  

 

I can agree with this for the most part.  However, when it comes to social issues, I think that most of the conservative leaning parties as well as the liberal leaning parties go a bit too far.

 

Moral and/or religious issues really have no place in politics or government for the most part.  As an example, I personally am against abortion, but I don't think that it should be illegal.  The Ten Commandments displayed in a courthouse don't offend me, and I rather believe that those principles should be a part of the court's decisions.  A Christmas manger scene displayed on public property hurts nobody and should be allowed.  It's not in any way "offensive".

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