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Human NaturePolitical Left Political Right

Basically good

Since people are basicallygood, the bad they do iscaused by external factorssuch as poverty, culture,

media, racism, environment,etc.

Neither good or bad; butselfish

Since human nature is selfish,weak, violent and lazy,internal factors such ascharacter development,

strong family values andmorals will help to battleboth inner and outer negativeinfluences.

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The Role of GovernmentPolitical Left Political Right

Compassion

Give people in prison asecond chance and let themoff early.

Enforce Justice

Ensure people pay the fullpenalty for their crime.

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What is the source of evil?Political Left Political Right

Forces outside the personsuch as culture, poverty,parents, media, etc.

Forces within the person likethe tendency for violence,greed, and selfishness

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What is the cause of criminal

violence?Political Left Political Right

TV violence, poverty,handguns, governmentcutbacks of social programs.The inner city breeds crime.

Lack of moral values

Most poor people dontcommit crimes. Crime waslowest during the Depressionand the rich break laws justas often.

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The main cause of murderPolitical Left Political Right

Guns Lack of moral values

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The cause of unwed mothers and

irresponsible fathersPolitical Left Political Right

Lack of condoms and sexeducation

Lack of moral values from theparents.

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Greatest FearPolitical Left Political Right

The Christian Right Societal Decay

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MoralityPolitical Left Political Right

Its relative to the person,their culture, and socio-economic class.

Its universal. There is a rightand a wrong regardless ofculture.

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Source of knowledgePolitical Left Political Right

Secularism

The reason for war in ourhistory has been mostly dueto religious wars.

Religion

More innocent people havebeen slaughtered, tortured,and killed in the 20th centurydue to secular governmentslike the Nazis and theCommunists than any other

ideology. Over 100,000,000people died in Nazi Germany,Stalins Russia, and MaosChina where there was nofreedom of religion.

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Discover Your Values Research different political and social issues.

When looking at an issue or a value, ask yourself,

What effect will this choice have on others? Ask yourself, What is right or wrong, as I understand

it?

If everyone followed my example, what kind of world

would this become? What is your stand on legalizing drugs? Abortion?

Gay Marriage? Health Care? The Iraq andAfghanistan War? Can torture ever be used?

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Recommendations!Spend frequent time alone in reflective

thought or journal writing about personal

and social issues.Adopt an open attitude toward those whosevalue systems differ from yours and develop

a willingness to test your own values.Use significant contacts with others who arewilling to challenge your values and beliefs.