Capital Punishment

Conservatives say that the death penalty is a punishment that fits the crime; it is neither ‘cruel' nor ‘unusual'. Executing a murderer is the appropriate punishment for taking an innocent life.
Liberals say that we should abolish the death penalty. The death penalty is inhumane and is ‘cruel and unusual' punishment. It does not deter crime. Imprisonment is the appropriate punishment. Every execution risks killing an innocent person.
Personally, I have nothing wrong with capital punishment. If you killed someone, it should be the consequence for you as well. As well as a consequence, it is a detterence for criminals. The days of the Godfather are over, and murderers get caught with the aid of forensics.

Gun Control

A conservative would argue that the Second Amendment gives anyonel the right to keep and bear arms. Gun control laws do not stop criminals from obtaining weapons. You have a right to defend yourself against criminals as well as own a gun. More guns mean less crime. A liberal would say that the Second Amendment gives no individual the right to own a gun, but allows the state to keep a militia (National Guard). Guns kill people. Guns kill children.
Personally I believe the only defense against criminals is an armed populus. Someone will be able to stop an evildoer if they are there at that moment, which in most cases, the police who have guns arent.

Gay Marriage

Gay marriage from a liberals prospective is a step forward in equality. A liberal would say that the sexual orientation of people should not have to be kept a secret or shunned. A conservative would say that gay marriage is against all religion, and a disgrace to society. Some go on to say that gay marriage doesnt provide a safe enrivonment to raise children.
I believe that in a world where people can be anyone they want, gay marriage should be legalized. I think it is wrong to say that having heterosexual parents would provide a bad household, as there are many marriages that provide bad households for children. There is no reason for the criminalization of same sex marriages, when there are options such as civil unions to mask the relationship.

Abortion

Someone who has a liberal point of view on abortion would say the choice is in the mother's hands; people do what they want. Conservatives would say that there are other options, including adoption, and that facing the consequences of your actions would show your responsibility toward the situation. Also, a conservative would argue that a fetus is considered living and that aborting it would be considered murder. As well as getting into legal trouble, emotional trouble may follow an abortion; mothers who have had the procedure have been statistically proven to have emotional issues post-abortion.
Personally, I believe that it is the parent's choice whether or not they would like to keep the baby. It may be a complete accident, or it just may be bad timing, but the decision to have a baby is life changing, and shouldn't have to be forced either way. I think that legalizing abortion was a smart move for women's health and safety. Sometimes its just not an option to keep the child, in which case an abortion would be an acceptable alternative, and it is good to know there are professionals that provide the services you need.