You hear a lot today in conservative media about the “lefties,” the “liberals.” Those terms used interchangeably with unflattering rhetoric; as if it were a bad thing. “Liberals” have been blamed for everything from corruption in government to the disintegrating American family to the demise of America.
I’ve been listening pretty closely to these criticisms and have made some conclusions.
If you believe in helping your fellow man, you might be a liberal.
If you believe that you are your brother’s keeper, you might be a liberal.
If you are willing to pay taxes for your fair share of services received, you might be a liberal.
If you believe women are people and not just reproduction organisms, you might be a liberal.
If you believe that the distribution of wealth ought to be a little closer to equal, you might be a liberal.
If you believe in freedom from religion, you might be a liberal.
If you believe in holding your leaders accountable, you might be a liberal.
If you believe that wealthy individuals and successful businesses should also contribute to the general tax fund, you might be a liberal.
If you believe that the planet is worth saving for future generations, you might be a liberal.
If you believe in scientific fact, you might be a liberal.
If you have respect for all life, you might be a liberal.
Given this test of values, I’ve made some conclusions about where I would like to stand on Judgment Day. Please refer to me as “liberal” and know that I am proud of it!
If you do not agree, go back and read our Declaration of Independence and when you’re done, scan through the Constitution. Understand what it means. This is America – love it or leave it!
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