Betcha no one but maybe Exaggio and Shining Froggy know this one.
I am of no political party or train of thought. They all seem to be speaking a different language from where I stand. I read about politics in the newspapers and hear about them, and I find myself wondering if they are all lying to themselves. We do it all the time, everyone, and most of us don't even realize it until too late.
Anyway. My point isn't about politics, but politics really helps lead into it. It is the "art" of the government to make decisions that are balanced enough not to upset the people too much. And that's where we get into trouble. A politician, or anyone who likes discussions for that matter, should be aware that they are not going to be able to pleas everyone. It doesn't happen. It doesn't work.
So, what are liberal thoughts? The thoughts of people who believe in the freedom to choose. And you know what, that's not the thought of our government (provided you live in America). It's funny how words are misinterpreted and treated with so little respect. Taky any matter, and you will see that there are usually two sides. The people against it stand on one end of the spectrum and the people for the CHOICE to allow or disallow stand on the other. That's the idea behind liberal thoughts. No one may be for the thing in question, be it abortion or gay marriage or cloning or school vouchers. But, the people divide themselves into those who are strictly against and those who would rather give the choice to the individual.
Liberal thoughts then are for those who wish to allow each their choice. Those are the thought of the future, the howard roarks so to speak. Why am I writing about them?: Because today I was reading the journal of a moderator (Twistex) and it made me think. What makes compromise so hard? What makes compromising so hard? Why can't people agree? Why does there have to be hate and bigotry and so much anger. And the more I thought about it, the more it occured to me that the reason was that people want to make choices for others instead of allowing everyone to decide for themselves.
I am not for abortion. I think each child deserves a chance, but I am not pro-life. I understand that my choice is not everyone choice, and that I can never impose what I want onto another. I am also not a mother. What do I know about how a woman feels when she is pregnant and alone and unable to care for the child to come? I don't, so what right do I have to tell her not to get an abortion?
I believe in God, but that doesn't mean that I want to make everyone else believe in God. If asked, I don't hide it, but unless someone wants to know what I believe, I also don't mention it. That's liberal thought. I've seen a lot of people with these thoughts out there, and they should be proud of themsleves for not squashing the words and thoughts of others...
Amen?
Jeremiah BrightWaters Community Member 
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