16 Jan 2024 7:13 pm
People don't see political opponents as fellow citizens or human beings they are mortal enemies. It's the oppressed versus the oppressor. The other side must be utterly defeated never to rise again. When it comes to social issues and the " Culture War" its Godly fighting the Ungodly the righteous against the unrighteous.
People want quick answers and final solutions. Yet Liberalism asks us to listen to others and see their humanity. Liberals don't want the so called oppressor harmed or targeted for revenge. Whatever their position, identity, group membership, party, or interest Liberals see people as individuals with certain rights that neither the state or private actors can violate.
To Liberals nobody's cause, claims, or interests are pure; and beyond criticism. No should have too much power. This prevents tyranny and reduces the likelihood of violent strife. Power from one source has to be checked, countered, by power from another. This is necessary to have a free society for all.
People want quick answers and final solutions. Yet Liberalism asks us to listen to others and see their humanity. Liberals don't want the so called oppressor harmed or targeted for revenge. Whatever their position, identity, group membership, party, or interest Liberals see people as individuals with certain rights that neither the state or private actors can violate.
To Liberals nobody's cause, claims, or interests are pure; and beyond criticism. No should have too much power. This prevents tyranny and reduces the likelihood of violent strife. Power from one source has to be checked, countered, by power from another. This is necessary to have a free society for all.