Why “Undecided” Doesn’t Necessarily Mean “Complete Dickhead”
I don’t know who I’m voting for. I don’t even know if I will vote at all… I’m sure this makes me an idiot or an asshole in the eyes of many.Yup, I think you’re an idiot.
Democrats and Republicans have opposite viewpoints on abortion, gay rights, gun control, the death penalty, sex education, immigration, affirmative action, and the role of religion in schools. It’s impossible to be moderate about these issues. You either think abortion should be a choice or is morally reprehensible. You either see gay rights as civil rights or a slippery slope.
Not only are these candidates’ viewpoints completely consistent with their parties, but their parties’ positions on these issues have been consistent for decades. In other words, you’ve probably had your whole life to make up your mind.
I think third-trimester abortions should be illegal, but I understand the precedent that this sets in terms of making abortion illegal in general, and that’s far worse, so I’m pro-choice. I’m able to make this decision because I’m not an idiot.
This isn’t a game of tag. You can’t get out of it by not playing. Whether you’re socialist, communist, or libertarian, you can align yourself more with one party than another. Or work to reform the system! There’s nothing I can tolerate less than someone dispassionate about politics defending their lack of passion. It’s not that we lack strong candidates. You lack strong beliefs.
