What liberals and Conservatives stand for
liberals=Freedom...
liberals=...of conscience
You have the right to think as you wish.
liberals=...of religion
You have the right to worship as you please. The government has no business either supporting or opposing religion in general or any specific religion.
liberals=...of speech
You have the right to express your views, whatever they may be. Only in the free marketplace of ideas can truth emerge.
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liberals=Civil rights
All people are equal under the law. Any type of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender is not only inconsistent with a free and civil society, but is immoral as well.
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Universal public education
Equality of opportunity requires all Americans to have access to a basic education consistent with maintaining informed citizenship and the ability to participate fully in society.
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Tolerance of Differences
Because we are all unique beings, with different skills, needs, and wants, we must respect the life choices of others as long as their life choices do not infringe on the rights enjoyed by other citizens.
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A Social Safety Net
Recognizing that circumstances beyond mortal control play a part in all our lives, a basic social safety net shall be avaliable to all who need it, not as a permanent lifestyle, but rather as a helping hand to get back on one's feet.
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liberals=Employees' Rights
We spend most of our lives working. Work is the foundation of our economy and a major part of the glue holding together communities. The employee is an equal business partner with the employer, and as such, has the right to collectively bargain for terms of employment.
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liberals=Environmental Protection
Contrary to some people's opinions, it is possible to both protect the environment and sustain economic growth. We support taking all reasonable and responsible steps to protect the environment and the species contained therein.
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liberals=Strong Families
The family is the primary social unit in America. It must be respected, and encouraged in all its forms. Government should make policy with this in mind.
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liberals=Responsibility
With rights come responsibilities. Exercising our rights means taking responsibility for our actions, and their effects on others.
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liberals=Free Enterprise
The capitalist economic system is the most efficient solution to providing for peoples' wants and needs. Government's role is that of a regulator, not a controller of industry, and any regulation must only be for the good of society as a whole, and not for the benefit of any one entity.
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liberals=Rule of Law
Law is the framework in which society operates. There can be no society without justice. Justice means that those who commit crimes must be made to answer for them, and that the criminal code is fair and wisely constructed. When criminal actions go unpunished, respect for the law weakens. The law applies to all, including all agents of the government.
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liberals=...most importantly, Progress
Progress is what Liberalism really means; moral progress, economic progress, and social progress to benefit all humanity. This represents the path towards a better world. At its heart, Liberalism is an optimistic philosophy.
This is What Conservatives stand for!!!
Conservatives=Limited Freedom...
Conservatives=...of religion
The Christian tradition is the what makes America strong. The government should support Christianity and make its policies in a manner that supports conservative Christian values.
Conservatives=...of speech
Citizens have a right to responsible exercise of free speech. Speech which is indecent or damaging to the public morality should not be protected.
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Conservatives=Limited civil rights
In general, discrimination based on race is wrong, but private businesses should be allowed to discriminate if they want. Civil rights laws are an overstepping of government authority.
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Conservatives=No public education
Education is not a right. The government should provide each family a credit so their child may attend the private or religious school of their choice.
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Conservatives=Limited tolerance of Differences
In general, any behavior of way of living that is different from the majority is suspect. Minorities may be tolerated if they make a concerted effort to fit in and hide themselves. This limited tolerance does not extend to homosexuals, who ought to face severe social and legal sanction.
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Conservatives=No Social Safety Net
A social safety net of any type is not necessary. It is each individual's responsibilty to look out for themselves and deal as best they can with whatever circumstances or bad luck they may encounter. Religious charities ought to provaide any needed social services.
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Conservatives=Limited Employees' Rights
An employer may set the conditions of employment however he or she wishes. The employee has the choice to take it or leave it. Under no circumstances should employees organize for better working conditions. Individual employees may simply quit if they do not like their place of employment.
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No Environmental Protection
Protecting the environment is simply not needed. It is more important to sustain expanding economic growth at all costs. It is simply a waste of resources to protect the environment. The free makret will protect our air and water.
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Limiting Families
The traditional nuclear family (working father, stay-at-home mother, children) is to be encouraged at all costs. Other forms of family do not deserve any respect or legal protection. Order is more important in families than love.
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Free Enterprise
The capitalist economic system is the most efficient solution to providing for peoples' wants and needs. Government has no role in the economy except to get out of the way. All is fair in business, period.
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...most importantly, Order
Conservatism is based on order. Traditions should continue, and anything which challenges the way things have always been is suspect. It is the responsibility of people in society to live in such a way that society stays ordered as it has always been. Ordered Christian liberty is what America should encourage.
http://www.cjnetworks.com/~cubsfan/constand.html
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