Political+Parties

=Conservative vs. Liberal Beliefs= = LIBERAL BELIEF: = //[far left]// It is the governments' action to achieve equal opportunity and equality for everyone. The duty of the gov't is to alleviate social ills and protect civil liberty and human/individual rights. The role of government is to make sure no one is in need. (Ensure the general public's problem be solved by the government.) Euthenasia SHOULD be legalized (in all states, not just Oregon) __Reasoning__: A person has a right to die with dignity, by his or her own choice. Terminally ill patients- a hastened death to avoid more pain and suffering -Reduce health care costs, which would then make funds available for those who could benefit from a health care provider. = CONSERVATIVE BELIEF: = //[far right]// The general conservative belief is in personal responsibility, and liability to ones own self. There is a right of limited government, free markets, individual liberty, traditional [American] values, and a strong national defense. //The main role of government is to provide freedom to the people, and in return they achieve their own personal goals to make the country stronger as a whole.// Conservative policies strongly emphasize individual empowerment and self- problem solving. Euthanasia/ physician-assisted suicide should NOT be legalized. This is mainly for the reasons of it being immoral and unethical from a country's point of view. The goal is more or less close care and mental help, along with easing the suffering of //terminally ill// people. __Reasoning:__ the religions that practice/ allow physician assisted suicide and euthanasia devalue human life. -Insurance companies could pressure doctors to withhold life saving treatment for dying patients, if this specific practice was legalized. (There would also be a tremendous problem with taking out life insurance policies.)