Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, is an issue that conservatives and liberals alike have been unable to come to an agreement on. Generally speaking, conservatives are against capital punishment and would like for the national government to have absolute power in abolishing the death penalty from each state. Generally speaking, liberals tend to have more of “an eye for an eye” view of things and endorse the death penalty.
Generally, everyone hates taxes. It would be hard to imagine anyone getting pleasure out of paying out thirty cents to every dollar they make. Conservatives like to have boundaries established through taxes. For example, conservatives want everyone to be able to have healthcare, and they believe that through taxes, everyone can be covered. Liberals would be more likely to oppose the general idea of taxes. A liberalist would most likely argue that if someone wants healthcare, they should pay for it like the rest of the country.
One of the most controversial topics for over a century, abortion remains a constant item on both republican and democratic platforms. Liberals believe a woman shouldn't be forced to have a child she doesn't want, especially if she is raped. They think it's better for a fetus to be aborted than born to a world that doesn't want them. This seems more compassionate then a life of misery. Conservatives usually believe that life begins at conception and that abortion is similar to murder. This is a stronger result of strong religious beliefs. They believe a life of misery for a child is better than no life at all.
In conclusion, whether morality is a question in why a conservative or republican endorse or boycott an issue, at the end of the day conservatives want the government to step in, and liberals want the government to stay out of it and allow people to make their own choices. People disagreeing on hot topics are bound to happen and is not likely to be resolved at any point in time. Much like same-sex marriage, the government is more likely to step in and intervene once they know that the strength in numbers is on their side. Popular sovereignty appears to be the game here in the United States. What this means for American ideology is that until a majority opinion is reached, the government will remain on the fence until we as the people of the United States decide what is going to make us happy.
