Poll--Updated

Apparently, research data indicate that 80% of us grow up to vote in line with the way our parents voted. It was in an interesting article (here) about the "fertility gap" between the Right and Left.

But I'm interested to hear how true that is in the blogosphere, and to hear from you if you strayed from the fold. If you did choose a different political identity or ideology than your parent(s), what would you say made you change parties or affiliations?

UPDATE: I guess I ought to answer my own question. Both of my parents voted Republican as far as I can tell (I am certain my mother did, and I'm pretty sure my dad did)--they were both deceased before I started getting interested in politics.

As far as temperament, I have always had a higher "justice quotient" as opposed to a "mercy quotient," it seems. I appreciate that others (my wife, for example) are more inclined to sympathize with or feel mercy towards a person, but I typically will side with "principle" over a person and prefer objectivity to subjectivity.

As far as worldview, I'd say mine is more clear or intentional than that of my parents, so I would venture to say that I would likely be more conservative than my parents assuming their beliefs were relatively unchanged. I don't want to weird anyone out, but my worldview is most influenced by my decision to place my faith in Christ as personal Savior. That decision implies a number of things regarding absolutism vs. relativism and supernaturalism vs. naturalism. (Aside: And based on my understanding of the Bible and our Constitution, it doesn't mean that George W. Bush should turn the other cheek on behalf of all Americans or should coerce certain citizens to be charitable toward other "needy" citizens.)

So, I would fall into the 80% category in one sense but not in the same way that my children are likely to be in that category . . . seeing as I'm much more aware of the concept of a worldview and because I am much more "involved" in the political process. Indeed, that's another motivation for Lefties to seek more control over the educational system and be more concerned about the long-term electoral impact of the "fertility gap." My children won't stumble upon their worldview, much less be ignorant of the concept until they're in their 20s. Even if they settle on a worldview different than mine or don't ever really settle on one, it won't be because they haven't been exposed to the concept. And, I know what many of you are thinking, I won't love or accept them any less if they choose a foolish path, er, a path different than mine.