Marcelo Calbucci

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Friday, September 26, 2008

What am I? A Republican or a Democrat?

 

    Last week I saw an interview on TV that triggered my brain to question, why I Democratic candidates resonate better with me than Republican candidates?

 

    First of all, I don't hate republicans, like many democrats do.

 

    To be honest, a lot of Republican principles are very sound to me, like less taxes, less government (moderately less), conservative budget spending, drilling offshore or Alaska (yes, I think it should be done), etc.

 

    But I cannot see myself voting for a Republican, not now, not ever. Why is that?

 

    I did some deep soul searching and I was fortunate to find the answers, and it boils down to one word: Tolerance.

 

    A lot of the cultural elements of the Republican "school" is about their way, not your way.

 

    Until not so long ago, Republicans were very much against black people voting or riding the bus with whites. Republicans up to this day don't think gays are allowed to have a life like everybody else. Republicans want you to have a choice, as long as it's not have an abortion. Republicans want the bible to be taught in school.

 

    It doesn't feel like Republicans are very tolerant of other's opinion.

 

    Now, before any flame comments, I must say that not all republicans fit the bill and there ar probably a good number that are tolerant.

 

 

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