Librarians, Keepers of the Liberty

Originally Posted by horseofcourse

The problem with this country is somehow the word "liberal" has somehow become an evil and bad word. People like Rush, Hannity, Bold Brooklynite, O'Reilly, Coulter, take your pick have used that word to such a negative connotation to endless insipid meaning is insane.

I have never used the word "liberal" ... you can look up all of my posts and you won't find that word ... except in this post.

The word I use to describe people whose political beliefs are contrary to mine is "leftist" ... which means someone who believes in statism and collectivism and government control of people's lives.

On the other hand ... a "liberal" is someone who believes in freedom ... and the right of individuals to live their lives without suppression or coercion by the government. A "liberal" is almost the exact opposite of a "leftist." And that's how I describe my political and economic beliefs ... I am a liberal ... I believe in individual freedom.