Americans Divided

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In America we have two main political parties the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, each with different point of views. Democrats are labeled as liberals and the Republicans are considered conservatives. Neither of the two parties are made up of people who totally agree with everything the party stands for. Both parties disagree on three major issues abortion, same-sex marriage and universal health care. I found that my beliefs, ideas and views tend to lean more towards the Democratic side, and will be focusing on supporting the democrat party on these three main issues in association to civil rights. Abortions are currently legal in the United States and many Democrats believe it should remain legal and that women have the right to choose an abortion; because it is their constitutional liberty, consistent with Roe V. Wade (On the Issue). Democrats also believe that the individual American and not the government can best take responsibility in regards to reproduction. They support family planning and adoption incentives; their goal is to make abortions rare, safe and legal. My viewpoint is that women should have the reproductive freedom to decide whether or not to have a child. Further more I believe that if abortions became illegal it would not stop a woman from having an abortion, but lead to having it performed by untrained provider resulting in a more dangerous procedure. However women must take an active and responsible role when it comes to the use of contraception. Abortions should not be used as a form of contraception. Efforts by Democrats to reduce abortion rate include, family planning, facilitating women to carry the baby to term; and by promoting adoption. The 95-10 initiative goal ... ... middle of paper ... ...Issue. Republican Party , 01/09/2004. Web. 13 Oct 2011. . "Pregnancy Fetal Development." Stages of Fetal Development. Professional Planets, 1999. Web. 13 Oct 2011. . "Values." 2008 Republican Platform. Republican National Committee, 2009. Web. 13 Oct 2011. "Right to Health Care." ProCon.org. ProCon.org, 15/07/2011. Web. 13 Oct 2011. Victories, Net. "Health Care." Texas Democratic Party. Texas Democratic Party, n.d. Web. 13 Oct 2011. . "What We Stand For Health Care." Democrats Change That Matters. Democratic National Committee, 2011. Web. 13 Oct 2011. .

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