[Oliver_W]

I lean right on most issues, but I guess trying to break down where specific views come from can be interesting...

* Flat tax rate - I've never understood how progressive tax rates are fair, as someone who earns huge amounts of money would be paying huge amounts of tax in their 20%, and that is their fair share. Neither major party really seems to advocate this, but tax hikes for the rich seems to be a left thing.

* Low immigration - this comes from environmentalism. I don't want to see the countryside destroyed and built over to make way for more people. Populations grow and change, yes, but keeping it on the low end will mean
a) less green being built over
b) less pollution
c) less negative effects from incompatible cultures

* Welfare state - I think if you want something, you should earn it. Some people are disabled and can't work, they should be looked after - duh. Obviously a safety net should exist, but not as a way of life.

* Gay marriage - I don't really care either way, but I'm leaning in support of it. It's more of "sure, why not" than "YES!" That's not really left or right though, these days.