Who... Are... You?

The caterpillar had it right when he asked his question. We never really know who we are because it keeps on changing.

My dad once told me that when we are young and not a democrat, we are heartless; yet when we are old and not republican, we are stupid. Well as far as I can say, I am only young and I do associate myself more with the democratic party so I won't know about the latter portion of his statement until I get there.

As for the present day, I find myself continuously agreeing with the Democratic party on issues concerning the controversial subjects of gay marriage and abortion while still supporting their views concerning the protection of the environment (we desperately need to increase our efforts in this area). Even when it comes to our involvement in Africa, the 2004 Democratic platform stated:

"US engagement in Africa should reflect its vital significance to US interests. The HIV/AIDS pandemic in southern and eastern Africa is a massive human tragedy and a security risk of the highest order that threatens to plunge nations into chaos. Chronic and debilitating hunger also threatens the very survival of communities where investment in agriculture has suffered for over a decade. We are committed to bringing the full weight of American leadership to bear against this crisis"

showing that they care about more than just finances and instead would rather focus on moral issues that trap people into poverty, be it in the US or not. That is the kind of person that I would want to run my country.