Cpl Laque's Journal: liberal vs conserviative & Democrat vs. Republican

I am somewhat conservative and I usually vote Republican. I understand how someone could be a democrat say 10 years ago but now the democrat party freaks me out. This isn't to say republicans are perfect some of their big buisness "tax breaks" piss me off. But the Democrats by far freak me out the most.I don't understand how someone could be all of the following.
Pro-Partial Birth Abortion/Late term(>=6 months or more)but I do believe if the health of the mother is in serious jeapordy its ok.
Anti-Second Ammendment(I don't accept the whole interpetation argument)
Pro-Welfare: I know 4 families living off the state they always have lived off the state and will always live off the state. They have noplans on getting off of it and they feel likes its their Constitutional Right(TM) to get it. Personally I think it should be fixed/overhauled before we even talk about giving more money to it.
Pro ACLU I am not trying to diminish anything the ACLU has accomplished in the past and present. They used to be a great organization. but defending NAMBLA?!! come on. Yes I realize they(NAMBLA) have rights too, but leave them to their own lawyers stay out of it. The ACLU will never see any of my money again its going to EFF now.
anti-religeon I accept that religeon in general hasn't always led to the greatest things but I think overall its contribution to humanity outweighs the negatives. Why can't a teacher wear a cross over her shirt? It will influence the kids ? PUH-LEASE.
There are only a few things I want from the Government:
1) Stay out of my life
2) Pay as little taxes as possible for the things I need (i.e. defense, roads, and Education.(in that order))
3) stay out of my life