Reply #3: Hey, wait! [View All]

[StoryTeller]

Why smear the word "liberal" like that? I like the word! Liberal--as in liberty. As in liberal acceptance of people conservatives don't tend to accept.

I picture a liberal as having a heart overflowing to do good in the world. Liberally spreading help to people who need it, liberally caring for people without strings attached.

A liberal is a forward thinker, while a conservative clings to the past. A liberal is not against change when needed, but a conservative resists change no matter what.

I picture liberals as being open-minded, reflective, interested in new ideas, contemplative of history but not trying to relive it, and respectful of other people's views. I picture liberals as having a passion for the common good and being willing to do what it takes to reach it.

I wouldn't want to see liberals ditch the word without a fight. It's a great word. Keith should be proud to be called a liberal. It's a good thing.