Do you believe that your political beliefs are right?

Question

That is, do you actually think that your political beliefs are correct, infallible and best for *everyone* in your nation--no matter what?

I ask this because, while I adhere to my own political beliefs, I am very much aware that a strong reason I believe what I do politically is a result of my life and background. I readily acknowledge that they might be completely different if I had grown up in a different environment. Does anyone else feel that way?

Answer 1

My political beliefs are grounded in the values I was taught growing up, the belief that the individual should be allowed to decide what's best for him/her. Except in cases where they have forfeited that right (broke the social contract) or are incapable of doing so (mentally incapacitated). I am strongly against socialism as a governing force. However, there are certain aspects of socialism that are needed to counterbalance the imperfections of capitalism - labour unions, regulations on unfair trade practices, corporate governance policies and of course the exploitation of labour, particularly child labour.

Answer 2

no i just believe them

Answer 3

My polical views are right for me...However they are not right for everyone...

But speaking of Rights:  I believe everyone in this country should have the right to get ahead...I believe these rights are being infringed on by the overly wealthy on the poor.

Answer 4

My political beliefs are radically different from those of my family and most people in society. I'm pretty sure that I decided on them without external influence, and that a logical enquiry with a bit of empathy will lead others to the same conclusion.

The reason I have my opinions is not because they were handed down to me, but because I was raised to have an enquiring mind. Yes, i do believe that they are correct.

Answer 5

Of course mine are. I have a document to prove it, it's called the US Constitution.  

Answer 6

Yes and no.

I have certain beliefs that would fall under the category of "political" that I see as being ethical matters.

For example, I am strongly against the death penalty and I do believe the world would be a better place without it. I have yet to hear an argument (and I have heard many) that can convince me otherwise.

I believe in strong gun control too and again, have yet to hear an argument to convince me the world would not be better off with it.

There are a few other things too.

However, I can see why people think differently to me on a variety of different issues and I have no problem with that.

I am very liberal on most issues, but I don't think less of someone who is more right wing.

I'll respect any point of view as long as it's an educated one.

I do believe that we should all treat each issue individually. I dislike the mentality that says "I'm a liberal/conservative therefore I will side with them on every issue". Life and the issues in society are more organic than that.

The upbringing point is interesting. I know that many of my political views come from the fact that I am a working class Scot who grew up under Thatcher's rule.

Would my views be different if I was an upper-middle class person from the south of England? Possibly.

But I would hope that I had the compassion to see the suffering of the masses and still want to do something about it, whatever my class or financial status.

edit: But then, no political system is infallible. Human nature and the diversity of us all will not allow for it to be.

Capitalism looks great on paper, but try telling that to an 8 year old working in a sweatshop in Jakarta.

Communism seems like a good solution, but try telling that to the relatives of the 4000 people executed in China last year.

We need to stop with the "isms" and start focusing on the issues that face us all.

Answer 7

Of course, I believe my political beliefs are right.  Otherwise I would have different beliefs. This has nothing to do with my environment, it is just the way I feel.

My beliefs are my own, not merely a copy of someone else's, such as parents or relatives .

Answer 8

I have to say that I do believe in the political ideology that I have studied.  I know the history of how we got to where we are today, and how hard the battles between the two ideologies have been fought.  I realize how the nation, and the world became better health wise and job wise after the Industrial Revolution.

Yes, I am very content knowing that I follow the right beliefs.  I did grow up thinking otherwise, but I learned, and I am a well-adjusted person.

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Answer 9

I definately feel that way. I think my political beliefs are right for me, but if I was brought up in a completely different enviroment then they probably would change, much like my personality and likes/dislikes would be different.