my concern:what if your not liberal?

Dessin
Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:21:09 +0000

first off - i think college in general is a very liberal place to be. I’m glad you started this topic, because, while I am quite liberal - I am sick and tired of close-minded liberalism. I sometimes break away from liberal ideology and people are very unaccepting of viewpoints that do not closely align with any one ideology or political party affiliation. While i think there will be some of this on campus anywhere you go, I think Mac’s geographic/ethnic/religious/socioeconomic/sexual orientation/etc. diversity brings a lot to the table - Mac is a place of many viewpoints - many not even “American” and thus there is more open-mindedness because everyone is learning from each other.

Furthermore, I think being a moderate shows that you can see and respect the values of other people and then make a decision based on the viewpoints surrounding any given issue. Overall, I think this gives you more political/personal power because you don’t just accept a doctrine without question - you are an independent mind and I think that is something that is well-respected and desired at Mac. Plus - Minnesota is known for its political ambiguity/independence. Don’t go by stereotypes ound in college guides, etc. Go for a visit mabe and figure out if it’s the place for you - and if not - than you’ll definitely find a niche for yourself, politically and otherwise.