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Researchers Identify A ?Liberal Gene?

Don?t blame liberals. They were born that way.

Liberals may owe their political outlook partly to their genetic make-up, according to new research from the University of California, San Diego, and Harvard University. Ideology is affected not just by social factors, but also by a dopamine receptor gene called DRD4. The study?s authors say this is the first research to identify a specific gene that predisposes people to certain political views.

In short, it?s not their fault they?re liberals, and it would be unfair and even cruel to hold them responsible for their dysfunctional beliefs or behavior.

Full post as published by Discriminations on October 27, 2010 (boomark / email).