By my definition I am a centrist, ticket splitting independant. I sympathize with folks with less advantages but I am fiscally and socially pretty conservative. I like guns and value the right to bear them but believe easy access to very lethal weapons is not a good idea. I don't want abortions to be illegal but don't think they should be used gratuitously. I want clean air, water and rain forests. I want the opportunity to do work and earn money in a fair market place. I value freedom of religeon and believe in the separation of church and state. I value a free press and freedom of speech.

I think that most drugs should be legal and accessible without resorting to buying them from criminals.

I believe in a strong military, but I don't want us getting into wars that cannot be won. I believe Colin Powell's idea about military adventures was very good.

I think that valuing the individual person is one of the most key elements that has made our country great. Valuing, respecting and supporting individuals.

And I believe in majority rule while respecting the minority.

And finally I value old mercedes.

So does that make me a rightist? I wouldn't say so.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.