It is important to govern in a moderate fashion. I believe in being liberal in regard to some issues and conservative in regard to others. One group of issues I would be liberal about is environmental issues. I support protecting America's forests, deserts, and other wilderness areas. I also support limiting offshore drilling. I think the development of alternative sources of energy is a great idea. Developing and using alternative sources of energy provides more options for Americans than just using and being dependent on oil. The development of alternative sources of energy is good for the environment because using oil and coal emits harmful fumes and air pollutants. I like the idea of having clean water. I support measures taken to prevent pollution from getting into lakes and waterways such as streams, rivers, and creeks. Another issue I tend to be liberal about is gay marriage. I believe don't ask and don't tell should go by the wayside. I also believe it is fine for gay people to get married or have some type of union. I support rights for gay people because I realize it would be an act of discrimination to deny people rights because of who they are. Gay people deserve the same rights that heterosexual people have.
One issue I would be conservative about is spending money. I believe the U.S. government is spending too much money. The U.S. government spends more money on its military than any other country in the world. The U.S. has spent a lot of money on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The amount of money spent is one reason why I oppose both wars. Another issue I would be conservative about is interventionism. Like Ron Paul, I consider myself to be a noninterventionist. I believe that it is important for the United States not to do nation building. Radically changing the cultural development of other countries can be disastrous in the long run. Star Trek is just a television show. However, the prime directive about not interfering in the development of other cultures is very true and holds water.