Same-Sex Marriage

Conservatives believe that marriage is the union between a man and a woman. They also believe that to accept same-sex marriage goes against the religion of Muslims, Catholics, and many other religious groups. Liberals believe that marriage should be available to all people no matter what the gender of the couple is. They also believe that in denying same-sex marriage goes against their civil rights.
I agree with the liberal point of view that two men have the same right to marry as a man and a women and vice versa. I also agree that it goes against the civil rights to not allow this. There are many things religious groups don't agree with and our laws in this country can't reflect that of any religion but of the equality of opportunity for all people.

Abortion

Conservatives believe that abortion is the murder of a human being and that human life begins when the baby is first conceived. Most liberals believe that it is the mothers choice as to what to do with the baby.
I agree with the liberal side that it should be the mothers choice. Although I personally would not necessarily get an abortion, there should not be laws restricting other women from the choice to do so. There are many circumstances with pregnant women that would require them to do something as get an abortion in cases such as rape and even with being unable to finance for a child. Adoption seems like a good option but after carrying a baby for 9 months, that would create a major bond between mother and child and make it difficult for the mother to give the baby up. I think that the conservatives made a lot of good points in the debate but no matter what the circumstance is, there should not be laws regarding abortion because in the end it should be the mother's choice.

Conservative vs. Liberal

Conservatives "believe in personal responsibility, limited government, free markets, individual liberty, traditional American values and a strong national defense. Believe the role of government should be to provide people the freedom necessary to pursue their own goals." Liberals "believe in governmental action to achieve equal opportunity and equality for all, and that it is the duty of the State to alleviate social ills and to protect civil liberties and individual and human rights, believe the role of the government should be to guarantee that no one is in need, and that people are basically good." The main issues that are debated by these two groups include: abortion, death penalty, same-sex marriage,the environment, gun control, war, homeland security,immigration, taxes, and many other issues similair to the economics of our society. Liberal people have a more tolerant and open minded attitude towards these issues while conservative people are more focused on preserving traditional beliefs. Conservatives tend to represent the republican party while liberals tend to represent the democratic party.