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You all did an amazing job coming up with issues for this post. Since the list is so long lets try to keep our stances to a minimum. EX: I'm for teacher performances based pay. This is based on many things, but in general, I'm for it for I would just put "For". A few sentences is fine, but with such a long list I don't think people will really read through it all of we all explain why and how we are for or against the issues.
Thanks again!
Abortion
Drinking age
Political stance
Selective Service
Gay marriage
Universal pre-k
Sex education
Vaccinations
Sin Tax
legalization of marijuana
Universal Health care
"performance pay" for teachers
war
Methods of birth control
How many kids people should have
Vegetarian/eating meat
gun control
death penalty
circumcision
Fertility treatments/Assisted reproduction
Assisted suicide
Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY
Gender Selection
Fat Tax
Shopping Carts
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies
VBACs
Government involvement in citizens lives
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves
Unassisted Childbirthing
Plastic Surgery
Chili (with or without beans)
Welfare
dress codes for school/office
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections
Introducing solids
Car Seats
Spanking
Children and Pets
Nursing in Public
Cry it Out
Television and Infants/Toddlers
Caring for your elderly parents
Diamonds
In-N-Out Burger
Reborn dolls
Homosexual orientation/relationships
Polyamory
Scary movies
Transcultural adoption
Drug testing welfare recipients
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc
Organized religions
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula
Drinking age For- haha not sure what you are asking here?
Political stance Bleeding Heart Liberal (although my quizzes say I'm a little more to the center than I like)
Selective Service voluntary only, no draft
Gay marriage FOR!
Universal pre-k For
Sex education For- at an early age, age appropriate
Vaccinations I support both sides. I think there are too many given at one time and favor a delayed schedule
Sin Tax For
legalization of marijuana For
Universal Health care For
"performance pay" for teachers AGAINST! So many reasons why...
war Against
Methods of birth control ??
How many kids people should have a reasonable number they can support. IMO anything over 5 is way too much- unless they are adopted
Vegetarian/eating meat No opinion
gun control For
death penalty Against
circumcision Not sure
Fertility treatments/Assisted reproduction For (obviously) and I believe they should always be covered by insurance
Assisted suicide For in cases of terminal illness, etc.
Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY Not quite sure what this is asking, but I'm for people coming here for a better life
Gender Selection Against
Fat Tax For (maybe it could be called something different)
Shopping Carts lol- I try to put them in the corral but don't always
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast Against
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies Depends/not sure
VBACs For
Government involvement in citizens lives Uh, depends
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves For
Unassisted Childbirthing For- as long as it is done responsibly and people do their homework about it
Plastic Surgery For (though not for extremes like Heidi)
Chili (with or without beans) WITH
Welfare For
dress codes for school/office Against. I think it is common sense. People are professionals, treat them as such
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections completely elective? Against
Introducing solids For whenever a child is ready, not before about 5 months though
Car Seats For! I am for extended rear facing
Spanking Vehemently AGAINST
Children and Pets Fine, as long as parents are responsible about it
Nursing in Public YES!
Cry it Out Against, in general. Under 5 months, always against
Television and Infants/Toddlers Against in general, but some videos- especially Baby Signing Times ok once in awhile
Caring for your elderly parents sure
Diamonds I should be against them, but I own some
In-N-Out Burger YUCK- don't understand the hype
Reborn dolls CREEPY
Homosexual orientation/relationships uhh.. for? I am straight, married
Polyamory For- I don't care what consenting adults do
Scary movies I want to like them, but get scared. I like Blair Witch
Transcultural adoption For
Drug testing welfare recipients Against
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc Depends
Organized religions Against
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula Nothing should be mandatory, but breastfeeding should be strongly encouraged
I'm fine w/ formula prescriptions (especially when it is for the super expensive kind) if a baby needs it
Family beds If they work for you...fine
TTC on assistance in general, against
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits One piece only please! Tankinis are fine. HATE bikinis
Leash backpacks for kids FOR! Especially for multiples!
Beauty pageants Against
TV watching for kids under age 2 I addressed it above
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Last edited by mayandsofiasmommy; August 6th, 2010 at 04:27 PM.
Reason: It was early when I typed this
Vaccinations- Selective and delayed/slower schedule
Sin Tax- Whatever
legalization of marijuana- Yes
Universal Health care - Yes
"performance pay" for teachers- I don't know
war- not fond of it
Methods of birth control - Huh? What is this asking? Do what works
How many kids people should have - How ever many they can afford and want
Vegetarian/eating meat- I eat meat. Not everyday
gun control - all about it
death penalty - pretty much against. Some people can be fried for all I care though. I've gotten more vengeful in my older age
circumcision - whatever the parents want to do. we circ
Fertility treatments/Assisted reproduction- For
Assisted suicide - For
Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY- What about them? I understand why they want to be here. I feel for their struggles.
Gender Selection- I wouldn't do it.
Fat Tax - I don't care
Shopping Carts - I put mine back about 90% of the time.
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast- Mine doesn't
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies- If there is a student that is allergic I am fine with the ban.
VBACs- Great.
Government involvement in citizens lives- This is too vague
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves- I wear mine, but I don't think you should get a ticket for not wearing one.
Unassisted Childbirthing- Not for me
Plastic Surgery - Maybe a nip or tuck some day.
Chili (with or without beans) - WITH
Welfare - For it
dress codes for school/office - As long as it isn't stupid
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections - I don't care how people give birth. Seriously. I couldn't imagine wanting a c section, but that is just me
Introducing solids - not before 6 months
Car Seats - Rear facing for as long as possible.
Spanking - I go back and forth on this. I prefer other methods of discipline
Children and Pets- Sure
Nursing in Public - For
Cry it Out- I am not opposed to a few minutes of crying. I always had to go back in after a bit and check things out. But after a year you gotta do what works
Television and Infants/Toddlers - How else am I going to get housework done!!??
Caring for your elderly parents- I would do it if I had to
Diamonds - Non conflict
In-N-Out Burger - Never had it
Reborn dolls - If they make someone happy then go for it
Homosexual orientation/relationships - Normal
Polyamory - None of my business
Scary movies - Depends on my mood
Transcultural adoption - Sure
Drug testing welfare recipients - Against
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc - I would need to hear the circumstances
Organized religions - No thanks
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula - No
Family beds- Not for me
TTC on assistance - Not a great idea
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits- Some are cute
Leash backpacks for kids- If it keeps a kid safe, then go for it
Beauty pageants - Against for kids
TV watching for kids under age 2- Like I said, how else am I going to clean my house or do anything alone?
Abortion I see both sides. So I'm not sure where I stand. It's not something I think about much.
Drinking age It's fine the way it is
Political stance I don't do politics
Selective Service Volunteer only
Gay marriage For
Universal pre-k sure
Sex education For
Vaccinations Hunter is selective vaxed, Liev is not vaxed. I do not care if other people vax their kids or don't.
Sin Tax Sure
legalization of marijuana Not sure
Universal Health care Not sure
"performance pay" for teachers Against
war Against
Methods of birth control NFP for me personally. Do what works.
How many kids people should have As long as you can provide all that is needed
Vegetarian/eating meat Use to be a vegetarian, I eat meat now once in awhile. Don't care what others do
gun control I don't like guns, but I think there should be laws and regulations on them of course.
death penalty Not sure
circumcision Neither pro or anti
Fertility treatments/Assisted reproduction Neither pro or anti
Assisted suicide Not sure
Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY I think that they should be citizens if they want to live here. Most people were immigrants (or their ancenstors)
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast Against
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies Against. But there should be something in schools to protect those with allergies. Maybe disclose a list of ingredients or warnings saying there are nuts present
VBACs For
Government involvement in citizens lives Depends
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves Doesn't bother me
Unassisted Childbirthing For
Plastic Surgery Elective plastic surgery is silly. But reconstructive surgery is great.
Chili (with or without beans) Either
Welfare For
dress codes for school/office Against
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections Against
Introducing solids Baby Led Weaning
Car Seats For
Spanking Against
Children and Pets For. Provided that an adult is taking care of the pet and always there
Nursing in Public For
Cry it Out Against
Television and Infants/Toddlers Against
Caring for your elderly parents For
Diamonds They are pretty
In-N-Out Burger I have no idea what that is
Reborn dolls A little creepy
Homosexual orientation/relationships For
Polyamory For. Only between consenting adults
Scary movies I like
Transcultural adoption For
Drug testing welfare recipients Against
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc Not sure
Organized religions Not sure
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula Not sure
Family beds For
TTC on assistance Not sure, but I'm leading towards against unless you know you're getting off assistance very soon.
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits Against
Leash backpacks for kids Neither
Beauty pageants Against
TV watching for kids under age 2 Against
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Mama to G, L & twins F & M
Started off 2013 homebirthing suprise twins Fia Celesta & Maddalena Isabella
Abortion Uh.. not for but pro-choice. Your body, your choice.
Drinking age For, it's fine the way it is but I would be on board with lowering it.
Political stance Pretty liberal, occasionally libertarian.
Selective Service Against, volunteer only please.
Gay marriage For!!!
Universal pre-k For
Sex education For
Vaccinations As long as the parents are educated- I don't care. We personally did delayed vax.
Sin Tax Against
Legalization of marijuana For
Universal Health care FOR!
"Performance pay" for teachers Against
War Against in most cases.
Methods of birth control Whatever works for each family as long as they've educated themselves on whatever they choose. I'm okay with every type of BC I've heard of, except using abortion as a form of BC.
How many kids people should have None of my business as long as they can support them. I agree with Kes.
Vegetarian/eating meat We eat meat, but I don't care what you do.
Gun control For, but it's the fine the way it is now. Nothing more than that.
Death penalty Against
Circumcision Research it and do what you think is best. We have a girl so it hasn't been discussed too much in my house but if we have a boy, he won't be circumsized.
Fertility treatments/Assisted reproduction For
Assisted suicide For, with strict guidelines in place
Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY I understand why people want to come here for a better life. I wish it were easier to become a citizen... I don't really know what my political position is on it.
Gender Selection Generally against, but I've heard of cases where certain diseases are hereditary to females or males only so I could understand in those cases.
Fat Tax Against
Shopping Carts Um, I'm for putting them away. It's not that hard.
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/pop-tarts for breakfast Generally against, but once in a while is okay for us.
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies For if a child has anaphylaxis reactions, otherwise I think other precautions can be made without banning it.
VBACs For
Government involvement in citizens lives I don't understand this. I like minimal involvement from the government in my personal life. ???
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves Against with adults, for with children.
Unassisted Childbirthing For as long as they are educated about it.
Plastic Surgery Whatever floats your boat, so for.
Chili (with or without beans) For, with beans. It's the only way.
Welfare For
Dress codes for school/office Not for offices... I'm undecided about schools.
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections Generally against but it's your choice.
Introducing solids For, but not before 4 months unless medically necessary.
Car Seats Uhhh for? I'm a huge fan of extended rear facing and using a 5 point harness for as long as possible. A 2 year old in a booster seat is not cool in my book.
Spanking Generally against. Definitely not for us. Do what works for your family!
Children and Pets Sure, as long as the parents agree to primarily care for the animals and they are always supervised when together.
Nursing in Public FOR! (If you are comfy with it)
Cry it Out Against for newborns & small infants.
Television and Infants/Toddlers For within moderation.
Caring for your elderly parents If necessary, for. I would rather go to a reputable nursing home when I get old. As long as they have wine.
Diamonds For if they are certified as acquired humanely.
In-N-Out Burger I don't remember, it's been years since I've eaten there.
Reborn dolls Um, for? I wouldn't get one, but if someone else wants one more power to them.
Homosexual orientation/relationships For. Be with who you love.
Polyamory For
Scary movies Pre-kid? For. Now? Against.
Transcultural adoption For
Drug testing welfare recipients AGAINST!!!!!!!!
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc I don't know.
Organized religions Against for my family. Do what you want with yours.
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula Against
Family beds Whatever works for your family, but it wouldn't work in ours.
TTC on assistance Against
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits For
Leash backpacks for kids For
Beauty pageants Toddlers and tiaras? Hell no. I have seen/heard of some very tasteful pageants that incorporate talents and education more than appearances. I'm for those.
TV watching for kids under age 2 For in moderation.
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Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY Half n Half
Gender Selection Against
Fat Tax Against
Shopping Carts Umm? For?
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast I don't care
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies Eh, kind of torn on this one
VBACs For
Government involvement in citizens lives Half n half
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves For
Unassisted Childbirthing Half n half
Plastic Surgery I don't care
Chili (with or without beans) With
Welfare For
dress codes for school/office For
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections Against
Introducing solids I don't care
Car Seats For
Spanking Again, I don't care.
Children and Pets Aren't they the same thing? Kidding!
Nursing in Public For
Cry it Out Half n half
Television and Infants/Toddlers I don't care
Caring for your elderly parents For
Diamonds are forever... For
In-N-Out Burger Is this a porn? We don't have any of those around here
Reborn dolls Huh?
Homosexual orientation/relationships For
Polyamory I forget what this is
Scary movies For
Transcultural adoption For
Drug testing welfare recipients For
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc Lets debate it!
Organized religions Against
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula Against
Family beds Umm?
TTC on assistance I don't care
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits I don't care
Leash backpacks for kids I don't care
Beauty pageants Against
TV watching for kids under age 2 I don't care
My "I don't care" mean that I don't care what people do with their kids for those specific topics. I don't involve myself in another person's life unless their child is being abused or something.
Drinking age: Against drinking age in general...like Germany
Political stance: Absolutely Independent
Selective Service: Voluntary only, no drafts
Gay marriage: Absolutely FOR
Universal pre-k: FOR
Sex education: For: start early, age appropriate material
Vaccinations: For, in general
Sin Tax: Against
legalization of marijuana: For
Universal Health care: FOR
"performance pay" for teachers: Against
war: Against
Methods of birth control: Uh, huh? I am for birth control, for those who choose to use it. Personally I am against those that allow conception but not implanation
How many kids people should have: As many as they can afford/want
Vegetarian/eating meat: For eating meat, supporting vegetarianism for "aware participants"
gun control: Ownership control: Against; Conceal-carry control: For
death penalty: For
circumcision: Against
Fertility treatments/Assisted reproduction: For
Assisted suicide: Absolutely for
Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY: Against Illegals
Gender Selection: Medically "necessary": For; otherwise against
Fat Tax: Against
Shopping Carts: Uh, for...I put mine back 90% of the time
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast: Soda: Against overall; Candy/Poptarts: Not everyday, but for a special ocassion I am okay with it
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies: Whole school: Against; Tables and Classrooms: For
VBACs: For, if the mother wants to
Government involvement in citizens lives: Against, hence some of my conflicted answers
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves: Under 18: For; Over 18: Against
Unassisted Childbirthing: It is their right, but not for me
Plastic Surgery: Again, their body, their right.
Chili (with or without beans): WITH
Welfare: For
dress codes for school/office: Codes: For; Uniforms: Against
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections: Against, in general
Introducing solids: More education about delaying, up the parents ultimately
Car Seats: Maximum safety for the maximum amount of time
Spanking: AGAINST
Children and Pets: Absolutely for, with precautions
Nursing in Public: FOR
Cry it Out: Not before 5-6 months, after: parental discretion, depends on the kid
Television and Infants/Toddlers: Against, although there are exceptions
Caring for your elderly parents: For, with more support and resources
Diamonds: Uh, I don't care either way
In-N-Out Burger: Don't have one, don't care to
Reborn dolls: Odd, but whatever
Homosexual orientation/relationships: I support all relationships, homosexual, heterosexual, or asexual
Polyamory: Not for me, but it is their lives
Scary movies: AGAINST
Transcultural adoption: FOR
Drug testing welfare recipients: For, from a drug counselor, no less
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc: AGAINST!!
Organized religions: Not for me, but it's their lives
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula: Against mandatory breastfeeding, For formula scripts if necessary
Family beds: Your bed, your choice
TTC on assistance: Against
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits: Whatever, not a big deal to me
Leash backpacks for kids: For, if they are helpful, necessary
Political stance all over the place but to be brief, fiscally conservative and socially moderate
Selective Service Voluntary
Gay marriage Its none of my business who marries who
Universal pre-k iffy one for me
Sex education for
Vaccinations I can see both sides
Sin Tax I think "no" but not absolutely sure
legalization of marijuana Yes
Universal Health care I think the states should deal with this issue
"performance pay" for teachers Not sure
war Hate war
Methods of birth control Personal decision
How many kids people should have None of my business
Vegetarian/eating meat I eat meat
gun control against
death penalty Pro for certain circumstances
circumcision my boys are circ'd
Fertility treatments/Assisted reproduction I don't really have an opinion
Assisted suicide For it for terminally ill
Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY I am for immigrants, not a fan of people being here illegally. I do understand that many are desperate and want a better life for their families though.
Gender Selection No
Fat Tax No
Shopping Carts I use them
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast No
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies I'm ok with it
VBACs fine with it
Government involvement in citizens lives against too much involvment
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves I think people should wear seat belts but I don't like the govt. being mommy in this area.
Unassisted Childbirthing Not for me but what others decide is up to them
Plastic Surgery Not for me but for others, its none of my business
Chili (with or without beans) With
Welfare I'm for social programs when they are being used properly
dress codes for school/office no
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections don't know...wasn't for me
Introducing solids I don't know...the recommendations change all the time
Car Seats For
Spanking Not against but not a huge fan either.
Children and Pets I have both
Nursing in Public btdt and support it
Cry it Out NOT for it
Television and Infants/Toddlers limited
Caring for your elderly parents I will help them as much as I can
Diamonds They're ok
In-N-Out Burger ?
Reborn dolls No opinion
Homosexual orientation/relationships Whatever floats your boat
Polyamory None of my business
Scary movies used to love them, rarely ever watch them now
Transcultural adoption For
Drug testing welfare recipients No
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc Depends
Organized religions Not for me at this time
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula No
Family beds For
TTC on assistance No
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits Don't care
Leash backpacks for kids Don't care
Beauty pageants Not a fan
TV watching for kids under age 2 limited
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Tammy, Mom to
Abby (19), Kacie (13), Chase (11), & Jacob (7)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "...They're supposed to make you miserable! That's why they're family!" ~ Bobby ~ Supernatural
You all did an amazing job coming up with issues for this post. Since the list is so long lets try to keep our stances to a minimum. EX: I'm for teacher performances based pay. This is based on many things, but in general, I'm for it for I would just put "For". A few sentences is fine, but with such a long list I don't think people will really read through it all of we all explain why and how we are for or against the issues.
Thanks again!
Abortion Against, only in extreme circumstances
Drinking age Remain the same until American stop regarding acohol as a taboo delight
Political stance Democrat
Selective Service Not sure
Gay marriage For
Universal pre-k For
Sex education For
Vaccinations Personal choice
Sin Tax Yes, on some items
legalization of marijuana Not sure
Universal Health care For
"performance pay" for teachers Not sure
war Not sure
Methods of birth control For
How many kids people should have Personal choice
Vegetarian/eating meat For. Both
gun control For
death penalty For
circumcision Against.
Fertility treatments/Assisted reproduction For
Assisted suicide Not sure
Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY Have nothing against them
Gender Selection Not sure
Fat Tax Not sure
Shopping Carts Return them
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast For. Former ice cream for breakfast eater here.
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies For
VBACs For
Government involvement in citizens lives For, to a certain extent
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves For
Unassisted Childbirthing For
Plastic Surgery For
Chili (with or without beans) With
Welfare For
dress codes for school/office For. Uniforms should be mandatory for students
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections For
Introducing solids At whatever age the child is ready for it
Car Seats For
Spanking Not sure
Children and Pets For
Nursing in Public For
Cry it Out Against
Television and Infants/Toddlers For
Caring for your elderly parents For
Diamonds Against
In-N-Out Burger For
Reborn dolls For
Homosexual orientation/relationships For. Especially when two hot guys are holding hand. Sexy!
Polyamory Against
Scary movies For
Transcultural adoption For
Drug testing welfare recipients For
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc Against
Organized religions Against
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula Against
Family beds For
TTC on assistance For
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits Against
Leash backpacks for kids For
Beauty pageants Against
TV watching for kids under age 2
Abortion: Personally against, but do not feel I have the right to control others.
Drinking age: 21
Political stance: I try to stay neutral, but admit I lean towards conservative.
Selective Service: Voluntary only
Gay marriage: I would prefer it was called a civil union, but feel everyone should have the right to join themselves with another person.
Universal pre-k: Not mandatory, but more options for others.
Sex education: For
Vaccinations: We did a modified schedule.
Sin Tax: Against (I consider it a poor man's tax)
legalization of marijuana: Against (only for medicinal purposes)
Universal Health care: Against, but am for reforming our current system
"performance pay" for teachers: AGAINST
war: Against
Methods of birth control: Personal choice, nothing mandatory though
How many kids people should have: What they can take care of, materially and emotionally
Vegetarian/eating meat: Personal choice, neither for nor against.
gun control: Against
death penalty: For, with specific guidelines
circumcision: Neither for nor against
Fertility treatments/Assisted reproduction: Personal choice
Assisted suicide: Torn on this one. I don't think suicide should be the answer, but have seen people die painful deaths from cancer. I guess I would say that it should be an option for terminal paitents in pain.
Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY: I am against anything "illegal".
Gender Selection: Against
Fat Tax: ?? If this is a tax based on a person's weight, then I am against.
Shopping Carts: They're handy things to have while shopping, FOR.
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast: If a kid eats healthy 90-95% of the time, the occasional "bad" breakfast will not hurt them.
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies: Against for the most part, but can understand if alot of kids are allergic.
VBACs: For
Government involvement in citizens lives: Against
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves: Against for adults
Unassisted Childbirthing: To each their own, I had mine at home with a midwife.
Plastic Surgery: Don't care either way.
Chili (with or without beans): Depends on what it's for.
Welfare: For with limitations and time limits.
dress codes for school/office: For
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections: Against, unless they are paid for out of pocket.
Introducing solids: When a mother feels comfortable, but not before 4 months.
Car Seats: For
Spanking: For, when not excessive.
Children and Pets: For
Nursing in Public: For
Cry it Out: Against for infants
Television and Infants/Toddlers: Okay for short periods of time.
Caring for your elderly parents: For
Diamonds: For
In-N-Out Burger: Never had one.
Reborn dolls: They creep me out!
Homosexual orientation/relationships: I don't personally approve, but they have the right to be with whoever they want to be with.
Polyamory: Against
Scary movies: Depnds on the type.
Transcultural adoption: For
Drug testing welfare recipients: For, with strict conditions.
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc: Against
Organized religions: For
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula: Against it being mandatory. But prescriptions for expensive special formulas, FOR.
Family beds: Neither for or against.
TTC on assistance: Against
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits: Against
Leash backpacks for kids: For
Beauty pageants: Against for children
TV watching for kids under age 2: For in limited periods of time.
Abortion AGAINST unless death would prove inevitable otherwise.
Drinking age FOR but should be changed to 18, if we can go to war we should be allowed to drink.
Political stance LIBERAL with a touch of conservative thrown in on occasion.
Selective Service AGAINST
Gay marriage 100% FOR ALL THE WAY!
Universal pre-k FOR
Sex education FOR from preschool on.
Vaccinations I'm FOR them for those who feel the need but am AGAINST what is in them and the lack of education about them for the general public.
Sin Tax AGAINST
legalization of marijuana FOR
Universal Health care FOR we desperately need it in the US.
"performance pay" for teachers FOR, perhaps if teachers were rewarded for performance then more effort would be put forth?
war AGAINST
Methods of birth control FOR, provided it isn't the abortion pill or something along those lines.
How many kids people should have NO OPINION on exact #s, some people should just never have children and others should think twice before adding to their family.
Vegetarian/eating meat To each their own
gun control FOR
death penalty AGAINST
circumcision To each their own but why would someone cause pain to their child in this way?
Fertility treatments/Assisted reproduction FOR
Assisted suicide 100% FOR, if someone wants to die they have the right to do so, it is their own life.
Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY FOR
Gender Selection VEHEMENTLY AGAINST
Fat Tax AGAINST
Shopping Carts FOR, I always put mine away.
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast FOR, up to each parent/guardian to make that choice for the child in their care.
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies AGAINST unless enough of the children are allergic to warrant a ban on the entire school.
VBACs FOR
Government involvement in citizens lives FOR to certain degrees--some sense of gov't is needed in our lives lest we have a total anarchy.
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves FOR seat belt laws/car seat laws
Unassisted Childbirthing FOR
Plastic Surgery FOR
Chili (with or without beans) WITH
Welfare FOR in moderation
dress codes for school/office AGAINST
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections AGAINST
Introducing solids FOR from when the child is ready NOT when the APA or the general public feel is right.
Car Seats 100% FOR everyone w/children should be properly educated on car seat use!
Spanking AGAINST
Children and Pets FOR if the child can properly care for and engage with said pet.
Nursing in Public FOR
Cry it Out FOR within certain limitations
Television and Infants/Toddlers FOR, provided it's not used to constantly babysit.
Caring for your elderly parents 100% FOR
Diamonds FOR!
In-N-Out Burger FOR!!! WA doesn't have one though ugh I miss Cali!!!
Reborn dolls FOR
Homosexual orientation/relationships 100% FOR BABY!
Polyamory 100% FOR it should be legalized in the US!!
Scary movies FOR
Transcultural adoption FOR, every child needs a home.
Drug testing welfare recipients FOR, should be done 100% of the time!
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc AGAINST, extra money should be used to help get off of welfare not for those types of luxuries.
Organized religions AGAINST, cause of way too much turmoil across the centuries.
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula AGAINST
Family beds FOR
TTC on assistance AGAINST
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits FOR
Leash backpacks for kids FOR
Beauty pageants AGAINST, too much emphasis on physical appearance is a negative IMO.
Political stance---Moderate conservative republican.
Selective Service---Dunno what it is.
Gay marriage---Against.
Universal pre-k---For.
Sex education---pros and cons to each side.
Vaccinations---For, modified schedule.
Sin Tax---Against.
legalization of marijuana---For.
Universal Health care---Against.
"performance pay" for teachers---For.
war---Only when provoked and talking it out won't work.
Methods of birth control---NFP.
How many kids people should have---As many as they want and can support.
Vegetarian/eating meat---MEAT!
gun control---Against.
death penalty---For.
circumcision---Against, but both my sons are and I vehemently defend parent's right's to choose that.
Fertility treatments/Assisted reproduction---For.
Assisted suicide---For.
Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY---Against. Do it the right way.
Gender Selection---For.
Fat Tax---For.
Shopping Carts---They should just be pushed in random directions and left in the parking lot.
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast---Soda is evil. Poptarts are evil but oh so yummy. I don't buy them anymore.
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies---Against.
VBACs---For.
Government involvement in citizens lives---Against.
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves---Against.
Unassisted Childbirthing---Very against.
Plastic Surgery---For.
Chili (with or without beans)---With beans. Duh.
Welfare---Make it VERY short term.
dress codes for school/office---For.
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections---Not something I would choose and I believe that if women were fully educated on all the risks of csections they would choose them more often, but ultimately it's the woman's choice.
Introducing solids---My kids all started getting cereal under a month old. That makes me a very very bad mother in a lot of people's eyes but I follow my instincts.
Car Seats---Very for.
Spanking---For.
Children and Pets---For.
Nursing in Public---Very very very for.
Cry it Out---Mostly against, but sometimes you just have to set the baby down.
Television and Infants/Toddlers---Don't care.
Caring for your elderly parents---Nobody I love will end up in a nursing home.
Diamonds---The only one I have or will ever have is my engagement ring.
In-N-Out Burger---WTH is that??
Reborn dolls---So cool!
Homosexual orientation/relationships---I think it's a sin but not my problem and I don't lie awake at night worrying about them.
Polyamory---For.
Scary movies---For.
Transcultural adoption---For.
Drug testing welfare recipients---For.
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc.---For.
Organized religions---For.
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula---In theory that would be nice but I don't think it's realistic.
Family beds---For.
TTC on assistance---For.
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits---For.
Leash backpacks for kids---For.
Beauty pageants---There are different kinds. I let my daughter do natural pageants but high glitz pageants disgust me.
TV watching for kids under age 2---Anything to shut the little monkeys up. lol kidding. My kids watch Tv and play with toys and go outside. All in moderation.
Political stance: fairly conservative, but not on every single issue.
Selective Service: Voluntary
Gay marriage: for
Universal pre-k: for
Sex education: for
Vaccinations: my kids were vacc'd on time, so I guess that makes me "for"
Sin Tax: ?
legalization of marijuana: doesn't really bother me either way
Universal Health care: I think the states should deal with this issue (ditto Tammy)
"performance pay" for teachers: ?
war: not "for", but support our troops regardless
Methods of birth control: Personal decision
How many kids people should have: not my decision
Vegetarian/eating meat: whatever individuals choose-I am a meat eater though.
gun controlL Against
death penalty: aganist
circumcision: my DS is circ'd, but it's up to individual parents to make informed choices that are good for their family.
Fertility treatments/Assisted reproduction: for (we had to stop TTC due to expense)
Assisted suicide: personal choice
Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY: I feel immigrants should come here legally, but I do realize it's very difficult to do that.
Gender Selection: neither for or against
Fat Tax: ?
Shopping Carts: I use them and I put them in the cart corral.
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast: not all the time, but occasional is fine.
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies: For
VBACs: for ,if possible
Government involvement in citizens lives: I prefer limited involvment.
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves: from a medical person standpoint, I prefer seat belt laws; other laws rerotecting from themselves, I'd evaluate on a case-by-case basis.
Unassisted Childbirthing: not my choice, but up to individuals
Plastic Surgery: for this, but I can't see the wisdom in going overboard; I have had reduction surgery and it was the best thing I've ever done for myself.
Chili (with or without beans) With
Welfare: I'm for social programs when used as a temporary helping hand; not long term use if you aren't trying to better yourself.
dress codes for school/office: depends; seeing how some people seem to want to push the envelope, "guidelines" aren't out of the realm of possibility in my eyes. Especially for those that work directly with the public.
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections: Elective-no, unless there is an issue known ahead of time. Elective repeat-yes they are ok with me; if I had gotten pregnant again, I'd have scheduled one. (my DS and DD were both sections, due to fluke issues in labor)
Introducing solids: I don't know...the recommendations change all the time (ditto)
Car Seats: for
Spanking: against
Children and Pets: supervised, I have no problem with
Nursing in Public: for
Cry it Out: Very much AGAINST
Television and Infants/Toddlers: no problem with it, within reason, timewise.
Caring for your elderly parents: I see my mom going through this now-and I am for it, although I know it's difficult and I would hope there would be help from siblings.
Diamonds: I like mine
In-N-Out Burger: never had it
Reborn dolls: ??
Homosexual orientation/relationships: whatever makes you happy
Polyamory: not for me
Scary movies: don't like them
Transcultural adoption: for
Drug testing welfare recipients: don't have a problem with this
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc: against
Organized religions: for myself and my family, for. whatever "you" choose is up to you.
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula: No
Family beds: not for my family
TTC on assistance: No
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits: Don't care one way or another
Leash backpacks for kids: don't have a problem with these
Beauty pageants: Against
TV watching for kids under age 2: limited, time-wise
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~Mark Twain
Gender Selection- as in selecting what gender of child to have? extremely against. If you would love your child less for not being the gender you wanted, then you don't need to have kids, IMO.
Fat Tax- against
Shopping Carts- as long as they are kept on the store property...
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast-against! well, poptarts im no so concerned about, but soda/candy is a big fat NO.
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies- for and against. peanut butter products should be kept separate for those who enjoy those products.
VBACs- if they can do it, FOR!
Government involvement in citizens lives- depends on the case.
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves- for
Unassisted Childbirthing- for, if they do their homework and have a backup plan.
Plastic Surgery - for in most cases.
Chili (with or without beans)- without!
Welfare- for.
dress codes for school/office- to a certain extent. I believe most people would wear appropriate things, but i do respect a company's/school's need to be somewhat uniform and professional looking.
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections- for! if vaginal birth scares the crap out of someone, who am I to say they can't have a c-section?
Introducing solids- for, in age-appropriate times 5mo+
Car Seats- for. But in the case of children continuously getting out of car seats, but sitting perfectly still flat on their bottom when sitting like a "big kid".. its more dangerous to have a child who will not stay put in a car seat, then to have them sitting still in a regular seat/seatbelt.
Spanking- in extreme cases, for.
Children and Pets- for
Nursing in Public - for!
Cry it Out- for, in age appropriate times. 7mo+
Television and Infants/Toddlers- depends on what they are watching. My 2mo old loves Nick Jr and VeggieTales
Caring for your elderly parents- for!
Diamonds- girls best friend.
In-N-Out Burger - never had it
Reborn dolls- against
Homosexual orientation/relationships- i guess im for it..
Polyamory do you mean Polygamy? against.
Scary movies- FOR!!! but not for kids who cant handle them...
Transcultural adoption- big FOR!
Drug testing welfare recipients- FOR!
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc - if someone can have luxuries on welfare? i don't see a problem with it..
Organized religions- ??
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula- against! Yes, i do realize breast is best, but formula works better for a lot of families from the get-go.
Family beds- whatever floats their boat. For.
TTC on assistance - against in a way..
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits - against!
Leash backpacks for kids- For! they're so cute.
Beauty pageants - i don't see a problem with it, but when kids get like that show "Toddlers and Tiara's" something needs to be done IMO...
TV watching for kids under age 2 - for, with age appropriate/education things. Nick Jr/VeggieTales, PBS, etc.
war: When necessary, not against it. In general, don't like it.
Methods of birth control: For all types that works for you
How many kids people should have: Should be left up to each individual family.
Vegetarian/eating meat: Im a vegetarian but not against eating meat.
gun control: Against
death penalty: For
circumcision: For
Fertility treatments/Assisted reproduction: For
Assisted suicide: For
Illegal Immigrants *not immigration POLICY: Kind of on both sides
Gender Selection: Against
Fat Tax: Against
Shopping Carts: LOL I remember this debate. I don't always put my cart away! **ducks**
Kids drinking soda/eating candy/poptarts for breakfast: Not the greatest
Peanut Butter bans in schools for nut allergies: For
VBACs: If the person wants it, so be it
Government involvement in citizens lives: I'd like them to be as minimally involved as necessary
Seat Belt law/ laws to protect citizens from themselves: Undecided
Unassisted Childbirthing: Against
Plastic Surgery: For
Chili (with or without beans): Ew, lol
Welfare: For
dress codes for school/office: For, to an extent
Elective C-sections/elective repeat C-Sections: If it works for the individual, for.
Introducing solids: When it is right for your family/child.
Car Seats: Always.
Spanking: If it works for your family.
Children and Pets: Need to keep the childs safety in mind with each pet.
Nursing in Public: For!
Cry it Out: Depends on age.
Television and Infants/Toddlers: Educational stuff okay.
Caring for your elderly parents: We should take care of our parents
Diamonds: Um, they are nice? lol
In-N-Out Burger: I don't eat meat, so um.... I have no idea, lol.
Reborn dolls: WEIRD!
Homosexual orientation/relationships: For. Do what makes you happy with whomever makes you happy!
Polyamory: Not for me, but if its for others so be it
Scary movies: LOVE THEM!
Transcultural adoption: For it
Drug testing welfare recipients: Against
"Luxuries" on welfare- vacation, designer accessories, upscale phones, TV w/cable, etc: We all deserve to have nice things, just dont let it get out of hand.
Organized religions: Depends for me.
Mandatory breastfeeding attempts/prescriptions for formula: Don't think it should be mandatory at all!
Family beds: For it if it works for the family.
TTC on assistance: Undecided, more towards against
Infants/toddlers in bikini style swim suits: Doesn't bother me
Leash backpacks for kids: Doesnt bother me if used correctly.
Beauty pageants: Bug me, unless they are natural pageants.
TV watching for kids under age 2: Not entirely against it, in moderation is okay.
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