I'm what Americans and British would call a liberal (it has a different meaning in Australia). I believe everyone should be treated fairly, live their lives safely and have the same equal opportunities in life, and it's the government's responsibility to provide this, through health-care, education, welfare, defence, etc. I believe businesses have a place but they shouldn't be in control of our essential services, and if they treat their customers/staff/stakholders unfairly it's up to the government to intervene. I think conservitism has many flaws which leads to a class-based society of rich vs poor, and liberalism can narrow this gap.
So, why are you a liberal, a conservative, libertarian, fascist, whatever? What are your justifications for your views, and how do they create a better world?
2007-09-13
22:01:50
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