User:DAK4Blizzard

Hello there, fellow liberal. If you're not liberal and reading this page...welcome as well!

About Me
I'm American, and I reside in Maryland. I studied geography at the University of Maryland and work as a GIS Analyst. I love learning about different countries and cultures have travelled considerably, especially for an American! I have been to 12 other countries, spending considerable time in the UK, Israel and Thailand. I have also visited 25 of the 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, and I hope to visit the remaining half.

Political Beliefs
I am an advocate of public transit, and I believe the United States will incorporate heavy, light and high-speed rail into the fabric of its transporation network. I also believe in sustainable living, and that suburban sprawl is harmful not only to the environment, but also to people's health and the economy. The government needs a complete overhaul on its energy policy. It wastes billions of dollars every year trying to control the oil market, which is located primarily in an unstable part of the world involving a non-renewable resource with a price that is based almost entirely on speculation. Within a few generations, alternative energy will become mandatory energy, and big steps need to be taken in order for that to be realized.

I believe in a limited welfare state that can provide a safety net while encouraging citizens to actively seek a productive role in society. I believe that borders should be secured while the government can provide illegal immigrants a path to citizenship.

I believe that abortion should be left out of the government's control; it is a medical procedure that is best left in the hands of a doctor and the mother. Criminlizing the woman does not reduce the abortion rate, and only serves to separate families in need of unity. I am in favor of equal rights for gays, and I believe gay marriage should be recognized at the state level.