Personal Narrative: My Interview With Baby Boomer Generation

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Many americans have differing variations of political views and affiliations. My interview consisted of two separate people of two varying generations. My grandma, (60’s) Baby Boomer Generation, and my sister, (29) Millennial Generation, were both interviewed to see the varying opinions, if any, that existed.

My grandmother stated that she believed to be extremely conservative. She stated that she is strongly against the government’s use of unnecessary fundings, whether that be small science studies or military misusage. She rather have more demand that the taxpayers are informed of spending useage and other things. She also wants less government involvement with most things. She agrees with, yet doesn't consider herself, libertarians. …show more content…

She immediately stated that she was lenient on the capitalist party. She prefered the independent parties over more common Republican and Democratic. Interestingly she claimed to be a registered Republican, even when she had the beliefs of a Capitalist. She mentioned that her beliefs in, and or interpretation, of the constitution and bill of rights helped guide her to her choice of political party. I rather enjoyed listening to my grandmother explain herself. She knew what she wanted and went for it, she could be one of those voters that voted aimlessly for the most popular rather that what they believe but she isn't. Even though she votes for those that aren't as popular and has a chance that her choice is just left in the dust, she still holds firmly. Most voters neglect that idea and assume that their vote would be wasted. Interestingly, I noticed a clear distinction between the two generation’s view points on parties and and ideology. My sister claimed she did not know what party she leaned towards. She was open-minded on the idea of picking. But she did believe the people should vote for the person that affects their opinions more positively, rather than being narrow-minded and ignoring the harm to be caused by said party. She stated that this could possibly spread the voting attention from the two main parties and give more of a chance of the “smaller guys”, or third parties. I am slightly conflicted with how I feel about my sister’s view. My sister doesn't know exactly what she wants and sorta goes for who sounds better rather than that of what she believes. Without a set standard, she won’t know who she actually wants, and that can be a rather good thing or a rather bad thing. It all depends on how elections are stated and who is

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