Emailed Querstions and Answers on Politics

Last week friend from university emailed me with this question:

"I have a question that I don't mean to come off confrontational....I'm really trying to learn something. I just watched the republican primary debate in NH and this occured to me: how can a party/belief system be so staunchly pro personal freedom be so anti same sex marraige and anti choice? It seems to be a glaring contradiction at a fundamental level. Again, not trying to pick a fight...just get another perspective!"

Here was my reply:

"Actually, I haven't been interested in politics for over a decade. I flung it all off for the sake of Art and Religion. I don't keep up with it and don't vote. I'm sure I'm a model citizen somewhere. So, I can't help you with any political contradictions on fundamental levels. Sorry, my friend."