Fiscal Conservative: President George W. Bush
...life. They are opposed to genocide and assisted suicide. They oppose legislation that allows the withholding of nutrition and hydration to the terminally ill or handicapped. Conservatives oppose any and all work or experiments involved in human cloning. Furthermore, criminal penalties should be created and experimenters prosecuted who perform such work, and no government funding should be provided for any human cloning. Conservatives believe that students should be led in the Pledge of Allegiance and patriotic songs on a daily basis so as to ensure that the loyal and patriotic spirit of America’s past is preserved and passed on to our children. Conservatives believe that taxes and government spending is out of control, and therefore they support tax reform that is simple and fair. Conservatives believe tax rates and total taxes are too high. They support tax reform, including such measure as cutting individual tax rates, the elimination of the marriage penalty tax and the death (inheritance) tax, and elimination of capital gains and corporate income taxes. Conservatives believe that traditional marriage is a legal and moral commitment between a man and a woman. The family is the sole of America and is responsible for it’s own welfare, education, moral training, conduct and property. Conservatives believe that a well educated population is fundamental to the continued success of our Republic and that parents have the right to direct their children’s education and to have the choice among public, private and religious schools. Competition improves education. Conservatives believe that a strong American ensures a free America. While they recognize that America is an active participant in the global community, they must vigilantly protect the sovereignty of the United States. Freedom is never free, and they honor all those who have served our nation to protect our liberty. Because all Americans have the right to be safe in their homes, on their streets, and in their communities, conservatives believe in tough law enforcement with stiff penalties, no loopholes and judges who respect the rights of law abiding Americans. Conservatives believe all federal laws should apply equally to members of Congress as well as all other residents of the United States. Conservatives believe the president of the United States and all members of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of the federal and state governments should be held to the same standards of conduct as other law-abiding citizens. Conservatives urge our legislators to fully investigate and prosecute, where appropriate, any breeches in national security. Conservatives oppose all unauthorized access, accumulation and distribution of an individual’s private medical records by a government agency or any agent working on behalf of a government agency. Conservatives oppose any international treaty or land control measure that abridges or overrides the sovereignty of the United States. Conservatives also demand that the federal government adhere to the Fourth Amendment by immediately halting the seizure of private property without due process. Conservatives believe in maintaining American sovereignty over our natural resources. Conservatives believe it is the responsibility of all gun owners to safely store and operate their firearms. Conservatives believe that capital punishment, when properly applied, is a legitimate form of punishment for the most severe and heinous crimes. Conservatives encourage the continuation of juvenile justice reforms, including private sector programs, “boot” camps and trying juveniles as adults when appropriate. Child abusers should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law; however, Conservatives oppose actions of social agencies to classify traditional methods of discipline as child abuse. “A person who, while committing an illegal act, injures or kills an unborn child should be subject to criminal charges and/or civil litigation regardless of whether the child dies in the womb or is born alive.” (CNN) Homosexual behavior is contrary to the fundamental, unchanging truths that have been ordained by God, and recognized by our country’s founders. “Homosexuality must not be presented as an acceptable “alternative” lifestyle in our public education and policy, nor should “family” be redefined to include homosexual “couples.” Conservatives are opposed to any granting of special legal entitlements, recognition, or privileges including, but not limited to, marriage between persons of the same sex, custody of children by homosexuals, homosexual partner insurance or retirement benefits.” (CNN) Conservatives also support and encourage private and humanitarian aid to developing countries. Conservatives salute those who serve in all branches of our armed forces and encourage all Americans to support these men and women. There are so many topics and issues that define a conservative that one may think it is hard to classify a person as a true conservative, because is anybody a “true conservative”? President Bush is not a “true conservative”. President Bush is a fiscal Conservative, meaning he is a conservative on some issues, but not all. In agreeing with my definition of Conservatives, the following topics and issues are those that Bush fulfills. Bush believes in banning gay marriage that marriage is between a man and a woman. Though believing this, he gives the choice of whether or not to ban gay marriage up to the states themselves. “ Washington ...