Republicans -Conservative -Wages Set by Free Market -Consistent Taxes for all Social Classes -Individual Rights -Based on Justice -Against Abortion -"An Eye for an Eye" -Oppose Recreational Drug Use
Democrats -Liberal -Minimum Wages -Progressive Taxation -Government Regulation -Based on Community and Social Responsibility -For Abortion -Animals have the Rights of Humans -Oppose Capital Punishment -Approve of Recreational Drug Use
Similarities -Opposed to Fascist, Socialist or Communist Principles -Support Military Intervention elsewhere in the World -Oppose Colonialism and Racism
My Oppinion I disagree with the Democratic ideal that taxation should be proportional to one's annual income. Taxation should be consistent whether or not one is poor or rich. If Bobby has more popsicles, the government has no right to eat more of Bobby's popsicles than Timmy's just because Bobby has more.
S.W.A.G. or Students Willingly Advancing Government is an organization dedicated to educating students about the current government and obtaining a responsible position on the matter.