Comments for UCF College Democrats http://ucfdems.wordpress.com Keeping the Smart in SmartAss. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:34:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on I’m a Pro-Life Democrat by Jaime http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/im-a-pro-life-democrat/#comment-941 Jaime Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:34:21 +0000 http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/im-a-pro-life-democrat/#comment-941 Hi Samantha- Kudos on speaking your mind. I think most of the mixed response you've gotten is for very good reason. For most people, this is a black-and-white issue. If you believe a fetus is not a child, then it's not a child regardless of whether a mother "needs" an abortion or simply wants one. If you believe that the fetus is a full-fledged human, then no justification trumps that child's right to exist. I'm pro-life. My position has never been about wanting to tell someone else what they can and can't do. I think we're sometimes seen that way. I just can't stand the thought of an innocent human life being taken (since that's what I believe it to be) in any circumstance. Is it a life, or isn't it? This short question is what polarizes our nation, because each answer (yes or no) leads to drastically different conclusions. Depending on your answer, there can either be no acceptable abortion, or no unacceptable abortion. Hi Samantha-

Kudos on speaking your mind. I think most of the mixed response you’ve gotten is for very good reason. For most people, this is a black-and-white issue. If you believe a fetus is not a child, then it’s not a child regardless of whether a mother “needs” an abortion or simply wants one. If you believe that the fetus is a full-fledged human, then no justification trumps that child’s right to exist.

I’m pro-life. My position has never been about wanting to tell someone else what they can and can’t do. I think we’re sometimes seen that way. I just can’t stand the thought of an innocent human life being taken (since that’s what I believe it to be) in any circumstance.

Is it a life, or isn’t it? This short question is what polarizes our nation, because each answer (yes or no) leads to drastically different conclusions. Depending on your answer, there can either be no acceptable abortion, or no unacceptable abortion.

]]> Comment on I’m a Pro-Life Democrat by Phillip http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/im-a-pro-life-democrat/#comment-928 Phillip Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:39:42 +0000 http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/im-a-pro-life-democrat/#comment-928 The Democratic Party needs to have more pro-life members.The Republicans are nice to their pro-choice members.Why can't we do the same? The Democratic Party needs to have more pro-life members.The Republicans are nice to their pro-choice members.Why can’t we do the same?

]]> Comment on You Vote for the Person and Not the Issues by Tim Lowe http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/you-vote-for-the-person-and-not-the-issues/#comment-898 Tim Lowe Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:55:24 +0000 http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/you-vote-for-the-person-and-not-the-issues/#comment-898 If you vote for an individual instead of issues, than you're thought process is entirely wrong. I agree that you need to judge whether or not a person is being sincere about seeing through the issues that he or she has promoted, but if you don't look at the issues than you are voting blind. Our generation might prove itself to vote on appearance rather than substance. We are wooed by words and promises. If you look at the issues, we are in danger if Barrack Obama is elected. His stance on the issues are extremely liberal and have a hint of socialism. America won the Cold War because of our economic strength, not our military. The Soviet Union's economy was in shambles due to central planning and their socialist beliefs. So what do our Democratic politicians feed us? Socialist policies. We are in big big trouble. The bigger the government gets, the less economic influence American will have around the world. Our quality of life will be reduced, and the same people Barrack and the Dem's say thet want to help will ultimately be the ones who are hurt the most. If you vote for an individual instead of issues, than you’re thought process is entirely wrong. I agree that you need to judge whether or not a person is being sincere about seeing through the issues that he or she has promoted, but if you don’t look at the issues than you are voting blind. Our generation might prove itself to vote on appearance rather than substance. We are wooed by words and promises. If you look at the issues, we are in danger if Barrack Obama is elected. His stance on the issues are extremely liberal and have a hint of socialism. America won the Cold War because of our economic strength, not our military. The Soviet Union’s economy was in shambles due to central planning and their socialist beliefs. So what do our Democratic politicians feed us? Socialist policies. We are in big big trouble. The bigger the government gets, the less economic influence American will have around the world. Our quality of life will be reduced, and the same people Barrack and the Dem’s say thet want to help will ultimately be the ones who are hurt the most.

]]> Comment on You Vote for the Person and Not the Issues by Gryphyn http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/you-vote-for-the-person-and-not-the-issues/#comment-236 Gryphyn Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:12:20 +0000 http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/you-vote-for-the-person-and-not-the-issues/#comment-236 It's not paradoxical to fund education by curtailing advancements made by NASA. How can such a program continue to advance itself if the next generation isn't prepared to carry the knowledge gained by it? What good are all our advancements in science if we do not have a well-educated generation of people to inherit it? Obama is right. These programs are less of a priority. Saying that putting men on Mars is more important than making sure our children will have a good education is like building the roof of the house before even setting the foundation. It’s not paradoxical to fund education by curtailing advancements made by NASA. How can such a program continue to advance itself if the next generation isn’t prepared to carry the knowledge gained by it? What good are all our advancements in science if we do not have a well-educated generation of people to inherit it?

Obama is right. These programs are less of a priority. Saying that putting men on Mars is more important than making sure our children will have a good education is like building the roof of the house before even setting the foundation.

]]> Comment on I’m a Pro-Life Democrat by Adam Parish http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/im-a-pro-life-democrat/#comment-152 Adam Parish Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:56:21 +0000 http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/im-a-pro-life-democrat/#comment-152 I would imagine that this blog post took some courage, and I for one can appreciate that since I'm an evangelical Democrat. I have to defend my progressive political views all the time in my conservative circle of friends and neighbors. I'm also pro-life both personally and politically. However, my definition of pro-life is much more inclusive. I'm pro-life because I'm against an un-just war. I'm pro-life because I oppose the death penalty (as Ghandi said - "An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.") However, I'm also against abortions in general. A national organization or pro-life Democrats was founded several years ago called Democrats for Life. All the best... Adam Parish. AdamParish.org "Faithfulness comes before effectiveness." -Martin Luther King, Jr. I would imagine that this blog post took some courage, and I for one can appreciate that since I’m an evangelical Democrat. I have to defend my progressive political views all the time in my conservative circle of friends and neighbors. I’m also pro-life both personally and politically. However, my definition of pro-life is much more inclusive. I’m pro-life because I’m against an un-just war. I’m pro-life because I oppose the death penalty (as Ghandi said – “An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.”)

However, I’m also against abortions in general. A national organization or pro-life Democrats was founded several years ago called Democrats for Life.

All the best… Adam Parish.

AdamParish.org
“Faithfulness comes before effectiveness.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.

]]> Comment on You Vote for the Person and Not the Issues by Kris Krause http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/you-vote-for-the-person-and-not-the-issues/#comment-148 Kris Krause Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:49:31 +0000 http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/you-vote-for-the-person-and-not-the-issues/#comment-148 You're both right regarding NASA. Obama does want to cut into NASA's money, but it is also true that he doesn't want to eliminate the programs altogether. Obviously with less money that will mean the programs will need more time to accomplish what needs to be done, and the missions in particular he's looking to take money from are human missions to the Moon and to Mars. Though I support Obama, this is my biggest problem with him. The money for education can come from a lot of places, but the advancement of human achievement and pure knowledge should not be one of the expenses. Isn't it almost paradoxical to fund education by curtailing advancements in what we can teach our children and ourselves? There's an entire universe we know next to nothing about, and Bush's support for plans that would take us to our closest celestial neighbors was one of maybe two things he's done/said that I completely agreed with. Not to mention, the technology required to safely travel to Mars would likely turn into civilian gadgets that will make our lives on Earth more comfortable and safer. You’re both right regarding NASA. Obama does want to cut into NASA’s money, but it is also true that he doesn’t want to eliminate the programs altogether. Obviously with less money that will mean the programs will need more time to accomplish what needs to be done, and the missions in particular he’s looking to take money from are human missions to the Moon and to Mars.

Though I support Obama, this is my biggest problem with him. The money for education can come from a lot of places, but the advancement of human achievement and pure knowledge should not be one of the expenses. Isn’t it almost paradoxical to fund education by curtailing advancements in what we can teach our children and ourselves?

There’s an entire universe we know next to nothing about, and Bush’s support for plans that would take us to our closest celestial neighbors was one of maybe two things he’s done/said that I completely agreed with. Not to mention, the technology required to safely travel to Mars would likely turn into civilian gadgets that will make our lives on Earth more comfortable and safer.

]]> Comment on You Vote for the Person and Not the Issues by Necole http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/you-vote-for-the-person-and-not-the-issues/#comment-147 Necole Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:33:00 +0000 http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/you-vote-for-the-person-and-not-the-issues/#comment-147 Actually, when asked how he would pay for his expensive education proposals Obama said, "There are some programs related to NASA, for example, that we would not eliminate — but defer — so that the spending is spread out over a longer period of time. There are a host of programs at the federal level that I think are less of a priority than making sure that our kids are getting a good start in life." (NPR) I'm not sure which part of Hillary's healthcare plan you are referring to, but according to her website people can either keep their existing healthcare, or choose from a number of other private or public options. If by garnishing wages you mean raising taxes, I suppose that is likely- but I think that would be the case for everyone : ) Perhaps I am mistaken... Actually, when asked how he would pay for his expensive education proposals Obama said, “There are some programs related to NASA, for example, that we would not eliminate — but defer — so that the spending is spread out over a longer period of time. There are a host of programs at the federal level that I think are less of a priority than making sure that our kids are getting a good start in life.” (NPR)
I’m not sure which part of Hillary’s healthcare plan you are referring to, but according to her website people can either keep their existing healthcare, or choose from a number of other private or public options. If by garnishing wages you mean raising taxes, I suppose that is likely- but I think that would be the case for everyone : ) Perhaps I am mistaken…

]]> Comment on I’m a Pro-Life Democrat by ucfdems http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/im-a-pro-life-democrat/#comment-142 ucfdems Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:14:58 +0000 http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/im-a-pro-life-democrat/#comment-142 Ok guys. I allowed these comments to be posted because I generally don't want to regulate what people have to say. However, the first two comments are attacking not only the viewpoint of the blogger, but also the blogger themselves. You can post your opinions and even disagree with the blogger, but we will not tolerate personal attacks. It's hard enough for us to find people who want to write blogs,and we don't want anyone to feel like they can't express their opinions out of fear that they're going to be put down. If you feel that you have a better argument, then write a blog and send it in. Ok guys. I allowed these comments to be posted because I generally don’t want to regulate what people have to say.

However, the first two comments are attacking not only the viewpoint of the blogger, but also the blogger themselves. You can post your opinions and even disagree with the blogger, but we will not tolerate personal attacks.

It’s hard enough for us to find people who want to write blogs,and we don’t want anyone to feel like they can’t express their opinions out of fear that they’re going to be put down.

If you feel that you have a better argument, then write a blog and send it in.

]]> Comment on I’m a Pro-Life Democrat by Right Democrat http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/im-a-pro-life-democrat/#comment-141 Right Democrat Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:04:15 +0000 http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/im-a-pro-life-democrat/#comment-141 I am a generally pro-life Democrat but agree that abortion rights is a complex issue. Most Americans don't fit neatly into either the pro-choice or pro-life category. Democrats for Life have promoted an execllent plan that would provide a stronger safety net for expectant mothers. The best way to resolve the abortion controversy is to develop strategies to reduce the abortion rate without passing more restrictive laws. http://rightdemocrat.blogspot.com/2007/12/casey-introduces-pregnant-women-support.html I am a generally pro-life Democrat but agree that abortion rights is a complex issue. Most Americans don’t fit neatly into either the pro-choice or pro-life category.

Democrats for Life have promoted an execllent plan that would provide a stronger safety net for expectant mothers. The best way to resolve the abortion controversy is to develop strategies to reduce the abortion rate without passing more restrictive laws.

http://rightdemocrat.blogspot.com/2007/12/casey-introduces-pregnant-women-support.html

]]> Comment on I’m a Pro-Life Democrat by Dem http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/im-a-pro-life-democrat/#comment-140 Dem Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:04:31 +0000 http://ucfdems.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/im-a-pro-life-democrat/#comment-140 Just in case anyone is confused by these ridiculous labels, pro-choice means you believe that each woman should have the right to make up her own mind about whether or not to have an abortion. Basically, some people think it is wrong, and some people don't. This means that pro-choice-ers don't believe it should be legislated (no restrictions whatsoever). The fact that you want to place restrictions on it makes you pro-life both socially AND politically, and that IS a conservative viewpoint, whether you like it or not. Just in case anyone is confused by these ridiculous labels, pro-choice means you believe that each woman should have the right to make up her own mind about whether or not to have an abortion. Basically, some people think it is wrong, and some people don’t. This means that pro-choice-ers don’t believe it should be legislated (no restrictions whatsoever). The fact that you want to place restrictions on it makes you pro-life both socially AND politically, and that IS a conservative viewpoint, whether you like it or not.

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