Nobody agrees with all tribal policies

More than at any other time in Canadian history, Liberals and Conservatives are split by a enormous chasm. The cause of this division is that when one says black, the other immediately says white. There’s no grey in politics, yet there is among followers.

Why? Because politicians are trying to split us into tribes. Tribe mentality is normal among humans, so it isn’t really that difficult to do. The problem is, when it comes to politics, who among us believes in every single thing their tribe does? Who believes all tribal policies? Certainly not me.

Is it possible to be left of centre and believe in unborn rights? Or are you able to be in favour of a woman’s right to abortion despite being a Conservative?

Can you be a Conservative and yet be against the death penalty, or for it despite leaning left?

Is it possible to be a Liberal and be pro-Canadian-oil industry? Can you be right of centre and be concerned about the environment?

Can a Conservative be in favour of physician-assisted suicide? Can a Liberal believe it is immoral for a human to assist in the death of a terminally ill person?

Can a person right of centre believe in gun control? Can a Liberal be a hunter, or a member of a competitive gun club?

Is it possible for a Liberal to be opposed to illegal immigration, or could a Conservative take compassion towards desperate immigrants? . . . contd.

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