Thursday, April 30, 2009

Why I am a Liberal: The Rant

I stand in the middle of the extremists. I am a real Liberal. I want real change.

I am tired of the image of the mealy-mouthed, weak-kneed liberal who is afraid to offend.

I believe in standing up for the truth no matter how ugly it is. Transparency is key to a vibrant Democracy. I am aware that the country that I know and love has a jaded history that most are in denial of. We've sold arms to despots, installed dictators and supported death squads; however that is only part of the story. We've also been the overwhelming force for good in world wars, the refuge for the persecuted and the hope for the future.

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