I'm a liberal Democrat. By that I mean I have a core belief that people are obliged to help each other out a little. And I feel the wealthy should have to pay a somewhat higher percentage of their income in taxes than poorer people; not as much as they have to pay in the U.K., but somewhat more. And I believe the government is the only entity capable of solving problems like the 46 million without health coverage. I think that's a national disgrace.
I also feel that big businesses should be subject to some oversight. Otherwise, the big fish eat the little fish everytime. Just look at what's happened to the economy in the last few months. Some Bozos gambled with our money, thanks to our beloved "free market," and now we have to bail them out with our money. We're in big trouble my friends.
Now, surprise surprise, I believe people should have the right to defend themselves with firearms, including ones carried on their person. I always have. And my Democrat-friends, who enjoy shooting with me, feel the same.
Now you may ask, why do I vote for anti-gun politicians? Because their are so many other issues more important to me. Because I know that the great majority of us will die from health problems, not violent attacks. So forgive me if I'm more concerned with health coverage than guns. Some of us seem to think our guns will protect us from all harm, will let us live forever. Anyhow, as others have mentioned above, many of us liberals are rethinking the gun issue.