When I was young it was my parent's influence that caused me to believe what I did. Now however, that has changed for me. I don't believe others should influence your personal beliefs because if they do, then your beliefs are not personal. I took a leap towards individualism in high school in particular, so I suppose it is my attitude of nonconformity that has caused me to believe politically as I do. For me politics do not seem particularly applicable to my life. I realize of course that they shape the manner in which the nation runs and also have a huge impact on my freedoms and laws and such, but it really isn't prevalent in my thinking.
The greatest measurable effect on my political attitudes simply has to be how I grew up. I was born into a very conservative Republican household, and I accepted that belief as the correct one. It was because of my parents however, that I ultimately rejected this philosophy. I of course do not know how most Republicans feel, but based on what I've seen of my parents, I really don't care to be associated with the Republican party. I think some of the views are overly judgmental and not accepting enough. With that being said, I really don't desire to be a part of any political party, I simply wish to believe what I believe and not attempt to conform my beliefs with the beliefs of a large political party.
I read the three questions on page eighty-four of my history book today, and I'd like to answer a question posed to me concerning them. My answer to that question is this: Yes I do have a few opinions concerning them, but I really don't think my opinion can be based on anything. I have no right to say what is good and what is bad. I don't even have the remote authority to decided what is best for our country. In order to do that I would need a lot of evidence to support my claims, and right now I really don't feel qualified. So yes I have opinions, but really that doesn't mean much if I can't back them up with anything.
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