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As discussed in class on Tuesday, most of our political views are formed over time by more external entities than personal favor. It may stem from the influence of family, school, location, or religion among other things. This formation is particularly due to the people that surround an individual and with such a wide array of opinions, persuasion is bound to convince a young mind. Particularly for me, I found most of my influence stems from family, religion, and location to be the primary guidance in my political ideology. Growing up with an involved family, a country community, and strong Catholic undertones have worked together to shape both my political inclination and personal integrity. Being raised in a predominately Hispanic household worked hand in hand with the conservative views I hold today. My family has worked hard for the life we lead today and, like so many other immigrant families, have demonstrated the rewards of a strong will. As my own family …show more content…

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