A Moderate’s Manifesto (Mine, Anyway)

In response to the “Rally to Restore Sanity” that took place this past weekend, the scary and unfriendly comment boards on my favorite political blogs, the election results of last night, the many people who would tell myself and countless others who we are based on what we believe, the divisiveness and horror of the past few months in particular and the past few decades in general, I give you my very own political manifesto:

 

I believe… that my right to choose is just as valid as your right to have children. This does not make me a murderer.

 

I believe… in small government and responsible spending. This doesn’t make me Hitler incarnate.

 

I believe… in supporting business in order to foster economic growth. This doesn’t mean that I am a rich fatcat, hellbent on hurting the working class.

 

I believe… in the legalization of marijuana. This doesn’t mean that I am a lazy pothead. I don’t even smoke.

 

I believe… that the stimulus was a bad response to an awful situation. This doesn’t make me a racist.

 

I believe… that health is personal and should remain a matter of individual choice. This doesn’t mean that I wish death on the poor.

 

I believe… that love is love is love and that marriage should be an expression of that. This doesn’t mean that I condone bestiality, rape or incest.

 

I believe… in the millions of Americans that are just trying to make the best decisions they can for their loved ones.

 

I am a social Liberal. I am not a babykilling fascist, nor am I a stupid Communist.
I am a fiscal Conservative. I am not a greedy elitist or an unfeeling racist.
I am a moderate.
I am an American.
I am a human being.

 

I am here.