The main reason I have a strong, left-leaning political stance is mainly because of my belief of humans as a whole as equal, which some people have excuses as to try and deter others from that reality. I also believe the government should take action at the right times to help others, though I understand why people do think government assistance is too much government.. a bit like putting too much backstory in one character of a series.
Sometimes, though, it's good to be neutral. :)