Right wing vs left wing is a destructive competition?

Question

It seems to me that:

Right Wing - (nature argument) People believe that it is unnecessary to consider the root cause of problems. All problems are the result of personal choices and all problems need to be resolved by dealing with that problem after the fact. Example: Criminal molests children - action - kill criminal - problem resolved.

Left Wing - (nurture argument) People believe that mostly problems begin at some point due to negative re-enforcement and that laws governing personal behaviour need to be enforced to deal with crime as crime is the result of poor upbringing. Example: Criminal molests children - action - reform criminal - problem solved.

The issue is that either way, crime will always happen. Both left and right wing advocates have the same goal which is minimizing crime. Both have had success as well. But ying and yang are two sides of a whole. Neither the left or the right can resolve all issues on their own. Example: A serial killer cannot be reformed, therefore, the right wing approach to this would better suit the situation (executive the serial killer). That being said, the left wing approach (social programs like children's aid for example) help reduce the frequency of serial killing. Used in tandem, the amount of murders committed by such criminals would be significantly reduced. Instead, we see both sides trying to argue one method over another "just shoot em' all" or "ban capital punishment".

Is this not destructive to society? Shouldn't the strengths of seeing things from both angles be encouraged rather than partisan rhetoric?

Answer 1

Both are wrecking America

Answer 2

Molesters and murderers can not be reformed. Why waste tax money on these degenerates? Okay, maybe we can castrate the molesters and send them on their way instead of killing them. Why do Liberals ask to save criminals, but have no issue with fetuses being sucked from the womb all because a woman made a mistake? No logic there. Zero.



@ SinDelle Good point about the castration...screw em' then....let them die!

Answer 3

Really? I didn't realize that child molesters get the death penalty.



Child molesters cannot BE reformed. I can't believe you actually wrote that. They have been trying to do it for over 50 years and it HAS NEVER WORKED. Pedophiles are sexually attracted to children. That is their sexual orientation. Could they reform you out of liking women? (Or men or whatever you like?) No. It cannot be done. It is impossible.



FAIL.



@Marrina: Castration does not work. It renders them impotent but they do not need a penis to molest children and many still do.

Answer 4

I believe that left wingers would win the brawl, due to the fact that anarchists and commis are just that much crazier than nazis and rednecks. Just take Stalin vs. Hitler. It is obvious Stalin would win, even though he went corrupt with power. They both have their downsides, but the right wing just has more. So I think left wing would win.

Answer 5

Pfft. According to some left wingers in my College Political Science class, the Democratic Party is fascist and right wing.



They constantly say that the country is moving more and more to the right. We say it's moving more and more to the left.



Think think we're destroying America and we (i'm talking about conservatives) think they;re destroying America.



But in reality both groups are to blame.

Answer 6

Since no one has really come up with a definitive answer as to the cause of serial killing, it is unjust to lump children's aid into this topic, as most children don't become serial killers. Children need to eat healthy foods.

Answer 7

Discussion / debate of ideas is a good thing. Part of how we grow. Part of spirit of freedom.



Disrespect for individuals to point of ad hom attacks and idea that other party being (physically) hurt is good for US is so utterly unpatriotic that I question, often, how true to American spirit these individuals are. I question them directly in personal life and online whenever I get a chance. Hate on the other party, and you are literally doing our external enemies work for them. As if you have unwittingly become one of their puppets.

Answer 8

Liberal "nurturing" of criminals has led to repeat offenders and vastly increased the victim pool.

After 60 years of failed liberal domestic policies you would think that they would finally get it.

Answer 9

whatever both will b-tch and moan to the end of the world. just go with it and pick a side.

Answer 10

No. Liberals lie. Liberals cheat. Liberals NEVER take responsibility for the disasters they cause. Have a nice day!

Answer 11

You said a lot of words... words hurt my head... Ouchie...



Obama is Satan!!!! whew.. I feel much better.

Answer 12

Duh