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I was a Democrat by default for over a decade until I found the Libertarian party because I didn't know any better.

This is the issue a lot of people have. They were "born into" (for lack of better words) a party and never really thought about what they believe which could be different than what their parents believe.


I did not grow up in a political household though my parents have always voted. I've almost always voted for the person in the 2 party system whose policies were most in line with where I was personally at the time. Things I thought were SO IMPORTANT in my 20's and even into my 30's are not as significant in my mid-40's. Life experience, social changes, and just plain getting older can change your outlook on things.


I've known I am Libertarian for 10+ years now but never really understood what that meant until the last 4 years or so and I'm still learning how to marry that with personal beliefs- meaning the law/government and personal beliefs are not always going to hold hands. Example: I don't personally agree with abortion. I would never make that choice, but I don't believe the government should make that decision either.

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