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发帖数: 6339 | 1 Why are some people liberals and others conservatives?
Where do political attitudes come from in the first place? Here are a few
informal observations.
• Family: Though many people reject their parents’ political beliefs,
most of us end up on the same side where we began.
• Geography: If you grow up surrounded by people who think a certain
way, there’s a good chance you’ll think that way, too. Some states are
heavily populated by liberals, others by conservatives. New England and the
northern Midwest (Minnesota, Wisconsin) have a heritage of liberalism; the
rest of the Midwest leans toward conservatism. People in big cities are more
likely to vote for Democrats; rural Americans tend to be more conservative.
• Self-interest: Low-income people tend to vote for Democrats, who
support expanded social programs for those in need; among the wealthy, more
vote for Republicans, who want to lower taxes. But self-interest is a factor
that’s often outweighed by other values.
• Ethnicity and religion: Ethnicity and religion don’t determine
political preferences, but there’s a good chance you vote for Democrats if
you’re African-American or Jewish, and for Republicans if you’re a white
Evangelical Protestant.
• Self-image: Which do you value more, compassion or personal
responsibility? That’s a good predictor of your politics.
http://news-basics.com/2010/liberal-vs-conservative-values/ |
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