Questions for lurking conservatives and Republicans... [View All]

A discussion about my signature line in the Justice forum inspired me to make this post. It's my belief that Democrats and Republicans share far more common ground than most people realize. I'd really like to devote a discussion to examining this theory. So, I'd like to ask those reigstered lurkers a couple of questions. I am also going to ask that anyone who decides to join this discussion do so with the intent to have mature, adult conversation and be open to at least trying to respect and understand any opposing views while sharing your own.

Okay, here are the questions...

1) Is there anything about conservatives or the Republican party that you don't agree with? If so, what is it and why do you disagree?

2) Is there anything about the Democratic party values that you find yourself in agreement with? If so, what is it and why do you agree?

3) What do you like and dislike about Bush?

4) What is more important to you...protecting the 2nd Amendment or preventing homosexuals from having the same legal rights and responsibilities married couples have?

5) Would you be against giving up the Bush tax cuts if you were guaranteed better schools, health coverage, better homeland security and a program that has a proven record of reducing child abuse and neglect by over half?

Feel free to add anything else you want to share or ask.