What is your main believe that makes you a Liberal?

Answer 1

This is a pat answer for me, but I use the wikipedia definition of liberals. I do feel most if not all of it is accurate. From Wikipedia:Liberalism is an ideology, philosophical view, and political tradition which holds that liberty is the primary political value.[1] Liberalism has its roots in the Western Enlightenment, but the term now encompasses a diversity of political thought.

Broadly speaking, contemporary liberalism emphasizes individual rights. It seeks a society characterized by freedom of thought for individuals, limitations on power, especially of government and religion, the rule of law, free public education, the free exchange of ideas, a market economy that supports relatively free private enterprise, and a transparent system of government in which the rights of all citizens are protected. [2] In modern society, liberals favor a liberal democracy with open and fair elections, where all citizens have equal rights by law and an equal opportunity to succeed[3].

Many liberals advocate a greater degree of government interference in the free market, often in the form of anti-discrimination laws, civil service examinations, universal education, and progressive taxation. This philosophy frequently extends to a belief that the government should provide for a degree of general welfare, including benefits for the unemployed, housing for the homeless, and medical care for the sick. Such publicly-funded initiatives and interferences in the market are rejected by modern advocates of classical liberalism, which emphasizes free private enterprise, individual property rights and freedom of contract; classical liberals hold that economic inequality, as arising naturally from competition in the free market, does not justify the violation of private property rights. However, modern advocates of classical liberalism do advocate a heavier taxation on the corporation, as opposed to the current trend of the burden of income tax resting on the shoulders of the individual worker, as did the early classical liberals.

Liberalism rejected many foundational assumptions which dominated most earlier theories of government, such as the Divine Right of Kings, hereditary status, and established religion. Fundamental human rights that all liberals support include the right to life, liberty, and property. Liberalism has its roots in the Western Enlightenment, but the term now encompasses a diversity of political thought, with adherents spanning a large part of the political spectrum.

A broader use of the term liberalism is in the context of liberal democracy (see also constitutionalism). In this sense of the word, it refers to a democracy in which the powers of government are limited and the rights of citizens are legally defined; this applies to nearly all Western democracies, and therefore is not solely associated with liberal parties.

Answer 2

I think most of all that everyone should have a chance to prosper in our society and not just the trust fund babies like Bush and others. This country was founded by poor people who became rich and people who came here rich. I'm currently on unemployment after 6 years spent in the Navy. The "Conservatives" have allowed the Big 3 to send most of the automotive jobs south of the border.
If the liberals (true liberals, not government) had their way, we'd keep the jobs here.

Answer 3

What makes me a liberal? Being open to suggestions and new ideas; not believing that someone is wrong if they disagree with my opinion; believing that the government has no place in the private lives of its citizens; and believing that war is not always the answer to the questions of diplomacy.

Also what makes me liberal is that I am not very conservative in views (most - some I have to agree with them on, like illegal immigration and capitol punishment).

Answer 4

maybe???? because i am a woman of faith who believes that Jesus talked more in the New Testament about taking care of the poor, the needy , visiting prisoners, etc. than any other topic. I take this seriously and the Republican party no longer feels as I do....they used to in the 50's......I vividly remember Eisenhower.

Answer 5

My main belief? I'm a sepretist, I believe state governments should!!! have the final say in the laws in their states instead of the national government.

Answer 6

My belief that we should have free and universal health care in the USA. It saddens me to see people asking for medical advice on Yahoo!Answers.

Answer 7

It is my belief that all people have value and contribute to society in thier own way. The privilage that other gain is a responsibiliy and not a ticket to the good life excluding all others in society.

Answer 8

I believe in legalization of weed, I'm pro choice, I'm agnostic, and I think Bush needs to be impeached.

Answer 9

I beleive that I am conservative, but somebody always wants to one-up me, so they call me liberal.

Answer 10

everyone should be treated equal under the law.