Reply #44: What a simple question, and the answer should be obvious to you [View All]

[ThomWV]

The answer is straight forward; by definition a Conservative resists change and a liberal invites it. If you are a centrist the liberal side poses a threat to your beloved status quo whereas the conservative side will simply let things stay as they are, which poses no threat.

Its a pretty constant fear throughout society and its fueled by insecurity. One only feels threatened by change if they perceive that what they have will be taken from them. A progressive, by contrast, generally feels that change will bring a better good and so welcomes it with open arms.