A true 'liberal' is not defined by what values they personally hold and practice on issues, but how tolerant, accepting and respectful they are of those who hold a different view or values. The opposite of 'liberal' is NOT one who holds a conservative or traditional viewpoint. In Australia, the political party that espouses more conservative ideas and values calls itself 'The Liberals'. They are the equivalent of those labelled 'Conservatives' in the UK or the USA.
When we see past the labels people attach to others (and claims they make about themselves) and look at their actions it becomes clear, who is liberal and who is not. Those observations in real life can be surprising and revealing - not what is made out in the mainstream media.
Copyright (c) Kannan Narayanamurthy 2016
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Copyright (c) Kannan Narayanamurthy 2016
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