Government Class Jitters

Today in American Government, Mr. Rossi gave us an assignment to take a quiz to see which political party we share views with. After taking the two quizzes, I realized that I am more conservative than I thought. I knew I was conservative, but I didn't know that I was as conservative as I was. We have to share our results to the class next week. I can't help but feel nervous. The last time I was required to share my political views with others was when I participating in JSA at Stanford University. I was totally happy and willing to share my political views during debates and discussions in class, but the more I did the more people tried to change my outlook on these issues. I wanted to make friends so I was willing to listen to their views and why I should change mine. I started to feel uncomfortable being there because I was one of the ten conservatives there. When we were assigned to what debate and whether we would be supporting it or opposing it, I was excited. Though, that all went downhill once I discovered that I would be on the opposing side on the issue of Obamacare. How was I supposed to get votes for my position if everyone favored this issue? I felt discouraged, and didn't know if I should even put any effort into my debate. I tried anyway and after I lost, which was expected, people told me that I was stupid because I didn't have the 'correct' viewpoint. I know that everyone has the right to their own opinion, but for this reason, I feel extremely nervous in sharing my views in class next week. I hope no one is as criticizing or judgmental as the people were at JSA. Fingers crossed.