Are You Conservative or Liberal? – ISSUE NO. 11

WAR ON TERROR / TERRORISM

CONSERVATIVE

“The world toward which the Militant Islamist strive cannot peacefully co-exist with the Western world. In the last decade, Militant Islamist have repeatedly attacked Americans and American interests here and abroad. The terrorists must be stopped and destroyed.”

LIBERAL

“9/11 was caused by America’s arrogant foreign policy. America needs to stop angering other countries. The threat posed by terrorism has been exaggerated by our government for their own political advantage.”

CONSERVATIVE

Generally believe in personal responsibility, limited government, free markets, individual liberty, traditional American values and a strong national defense. Also believe the role of government should be to provide people the freedom necessary to pursue their own goals.
Conservative policies generally emphasize empowerment of the individual to solve problems.

Conservatives are often referred to as being on the RIGHT when put into a political spectrum.

Republicans are often viewed as more Conservative.

LIBERALS

Generally believe in governmental action to achieve equal opportunity and equality for all, and that it is the duty of the government to reduce community issues and to protect civil liberties and individual and human rights. Also believe the role of the government should be to guarantee that no one is in need.
Liberal policies generally emphasize the need for the government to solve people’s problems.

Liberals are often referred to as being on the LEFT when put into a political spectrum.

Democrats are often viewed as more Liberal