I am an independent. I feel neither party represents my views fully, although the extremism and pro-insurrection stance of the Republican party is moving me away from that party so I do support Democrats almost exclusively. To be clear, not all Republicans share those views but the party seems to and so do most politicians.

One controversial area is the abortion issue.

In general, Republicans tend toward the pro-life position, or as I think of it the anti-choice position. Many support some exceptions but some would allow no exceptions. This is considered the conservative view. In general, Democrats are often pro-choice and this is often considered the liberal view.

I think this is the wrong way to look at it. As I see it, when the state, the federal government (or any local political leader makes the choice rather that the women involved that is government overreach. I think the conservative position should be on the side of the individual. She may consult with others if she chooses but it is her choice and no level of government should control the choice.

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