Nicholas Kristof published an interesting column this morning in the New York Times describing the differences in the thought process between the politically left and the politically right, particularly in terms of one's moral calculus. Apparently Conservatives tend to be disgusted by things ranging from what is physically disgusting (dirty faucets) to what is social threatening (whatever behavior they deem that to be). Liberals, on the other hand, are much more casual about authority and more apt to derive conceptions of morality based on fairness and prevention of harm toward others.
Here are some quizzes to see how you weigh moral factors. Maybe it will give you a little more insight into your political leaning as well. Or it could just be something to pass the time when you should be working *cough*...
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